
McConnell Caves, But Reid Wants Full Surrender From Boehner As Well
Senate Republicans are ready to cave in on DHS funding. But Minority Leader Harry Reid may prove to be a sore winner.

Senate Republicans are ready to cave in on DHS funding. But Minority Leader Harry Reid may prove to be a sore winner.

Following the second failed coup attempt in two such elections, some of Speaker John Boehner’s allies are pining for revenge, though many Republicans say vengeance just isn’t in his nature. Asked whether the dissidents would face repercussions, Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID), a Boehner confidant, said, “I don’t know, but there should be.”