We learn via Kevin Robillard of Politico:

"Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says her GOP successor would be considered the 'weakest speaker in history' if he were a woman. 'I will say this about John Boehner, and I have a good relationship with him,' Pelosi, now the House minority leader, said on Monday on MSNBC's 'All In With Chris Hayes.' 'If he were a woman, they'd be calling him the weakest speaker in history.'"

Update from Rick Moran:

She's right. Hastert was a non entity but Boehner won't stand up to anyone.