We reported earlier on House Minority Leader John Boehner referring to the Blue Dogs as "lap dogs," while Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) asked for the moderate Democrats' help in opposing the budget.

Now, Politico's Glenn Thrush is reporting that Minority Whip Eric Cantor and Ryan, ranking member on the Budget Committee, were opposed to the House Republicans' release today of a budget "blueprint," though Boehner pushed them to back it.

"Cantor and Ryan were reportedly 'embarrassed' by the document -- believing it was better to absorb a week of hits from Democrats than to be slammed for failing to produce a thoughtful and detailed alternative," Thrush reports.

The Hill reported earlier this week on a "grumbling" among Republicans when Cantor and Ryan both voted for the Democrats' retroactive tax on AIG bonuses, while Boehner and Pence voted against it.