There really isn't any question that House GOPs will continue in the minority in the upcoming 111th Congress. But wouldn't you expect them to make a token effort to support their party's Presidential nominee? Or would they rather see a Democratic President elected, so that they can return to what they do best -- not governing, but obstructing?

It sure looks that way when you look at House GOP contributions to John McCain's campaign:

Only 21 House Republicans have given to McCain from their personal campaign accounts since he became the presumptive GOP nominee four and a half months ago, according to an analysis of House fundraising reports made public Wednesday.

In addition, eleven House Republicans who did not give from their personal campaign accounts this year contributed from their leadership political action committees (PACs), according to fundraising reports covering the election cycle through the end of May.

Digby has been saying for some time that the GOP is excited about returning to their default mode: obstructing. We saw them in fine fettle yesterday when Congressman Jerrold Nadler tried to run a subcommittee meeting and actually ask Dougie Feith some questions.

But House GOPs must also be relishing a change of management at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue:

Several of the highest-ranking Republicans in the House have yet to give to McCain. Republican Whip Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Republican Conference Chairman Adam Putnam (Fla.) have not given anything, according to the most recent fundraising report

Much easier to pretend to be the big bully on the block when there's a Democratic President, right, lads? Especially when the GOP candidate doesn't have anything to say about the fact that less than 20% of the House GOP caucus has supported him financially:

Aides to McCain’s campaign did not respond to a request for comment.

Too busy clarifying Old Lord McCain's statements on gay adoption, sending more troops to Afghanistan, and foreign assistance for Czechoslovakia, no doubt.