National Journal asked a group of 213 Political Insiders from both parties to choose who they think has risen the highest -- and fallen the hardest -- this year.
As a hint, the report begins, Hello, Mr. Speaker! Adios, Madam Speaker!
The National Journal list of biggest Winners:
John Boehner
Sarah Palin
Harry Reid
Haley Barbour
Mario Rubio
The National Journal list of biggest Losers:
Nancy Pelosi
Barack Obama
Charlie Christ
Charlie Rangel
Michael Steele