I heard in fact SouthWest has signed an agreement with Republic. Will be flying 20 E-175s with options of another 20 E-190s over the next 5 years. Sorry SkyWest guys, looks like Republic found the golden ticket.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4JboGtcjdg
Watch the entire thing...you'll want to puke!
You've wasted 4 minutes and 29 seconds of my life and I want them back...