The Wall Street Journal's Washington Wire says today that "stronger Democratic gains would lift odds that Reps. Pence and Shadegg challenge incumbents Boehner and Blunt for leader and whip posts."

Republican insiders say Speaker Hastert would likely become backbencher, not minority leader, if Democrats take over. Stronger Democratic gains would lift odds that Reps. Pence and Shadegg challenge incumbents Boehner and Blunt for leader and whip posts.

“Anyone who is even contemplating losing our majority or personal ambitions” should focus on election campaign, a top Boehner aide counters. While Pryce fights for her Ohio House seat, fellow Republicans warn she could lose leadership post over handling of party message. Pelosi looks set as Democrats’ choice for speaker, but moderate Hoyer and war critic Murtha may face off for majority leader.

Not so sure the Right should be cheering for a smaller GOP majority or a GOP minority, but this does give one pause.