Amanda Terkel at the Huffington Post:
Smith, like many of his Republican colleagues, has expressed doubt that global warming is caused by human behavior. In 2009, he criticized the media for not airing enough “dissenting opinions” about climate change.
Additionally, those following net neutrality will instantly recognize Rep. Smith as the author of the controversial, much-maligned Stop Online Piracy Act. Though SOPA legislation was ultimately tabled in response to fierce backlash, Smith’s promotion to committee chairman could raise new concerns that he’ll again attempt to address online piracy with similarly heavy-handed measures. It’s expected that the House will vote in favor of Smith’s new role today.
Sounds like the GOP picked a real winner.