
House Speaker John A. Boehner was among the dignitaries on the platform for President Obama's address. On Inauguration Day, Republicans voiced optimism. (Associated Press)

House Speaker John A. Boehner was among the dignitaries on the platform for President Obama's address. On Inauguration Day, Republicans voiced optimism. (Associated Press)

House Speaker John A. Boehner was among the dignitaries on the platform for President Obama's address. On Inauguration Day, Republicans voiced optimism. (Associated Press)

House Speaker John A. Boehner was among the dignitaries on the platform for President Obama's address. On Inauguration Day, Republicans voiced optimism. (Associated Press)

House Speaker John A. Boehner was among the dignitaries on the platform for President Obama's address. On Inauguration Day, Republicans voiced optimism. (Associated Press)

A flier titled "The Inauguration is Coming ... What does this mean for you?" tells the homeless that they "may be asked to move locations on or around Inauguration Day as they get ready and secure the premises."

A flier titled "The Inauguration is Coming ... What does this mean for you?" tells the homeless that they "may be asked to move locations on or around Inauguration Day as they get ready and secure the premises."

** FILE ** A man waves a flag from atop part of the World War II Memorial after the swearing in of President Barack Obama on inauguration day on the National Mall in Washington D.C., Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (Allison Shelley / The Washington Times)

So-called "Obama Water" is on sale at the Smartkarte at Farrugut North on Inauguration Day, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (Barbara L. Salisbury / The Washington Times)