Pauline Kael with more tears and a better tan

John Boehner ladies and gentlemen:

Boehner claimed, with a semi-straight face, that he has yet to meet a regular "American" who favors the option -- despite polls showing that a majority of voters support to the idea of having the choice of a government plan.

[Basis for title here - even though unlike Boehner's statement, it's a myth.]