Establishment Republicans have absolutely no appetite for a showdown on ObamaCare before the 2014 mid terms. As Charles Krauthammer explained on Special Report a few weeks ago, “what Republicans have learned from the shutdown of the government in the past,
House Majority Whip Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) states on his congressional website that no amnesty should be granted to any illegal immigrants. “As a nation founded by immigrants, we should to continue embrace the individuals who wait in line and
A top staffer for Speaker of the House John Boehner apparently told sheriffs in his Ohio district on Wednesday that the border must be secured before any legalization of any illegal aliens takes place. In a phone interview after the
In a sharply-worded editorial published Wednesday morning, the editors of the National Review (NR) have called on House Speaker John Boehner to promise the conservative movement and the American people he will not go to conference with the Senate’s “Gang
The majority of local sheriffs in House Speaker John Boehner’s Ohio district are heading in to meet with the top house lawmaker’s office on Wednesday, Breitbart News has learned. Six out of seven sheriffs of the counties that comprise Boehner’s
According to reports on Sunday, conversations between Speaker of the House John Boehner and President Barack Obama regarding immigration reform have been ongoing. White House spokesman Jay Carney said last week, “My sense is they spoke about a variety of
At a White House press conference Friday afternoon, President Obama said he was “absolutely certain” the Senate amnesty bill would pass the House if it were brought to the floor for a vote. Obama said the Republican leadership should put
Democratic pollster Pat Caddell appeared on Fox News to discuss the latest revelations on the Benghazi terror attacks of September 11, 2012. Caddell accused the White House of being involved in a cover-up of the events leading up to the
Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) on Thursday commenting on Russia’s move today to give Edward Snowden, the NSA leaker, asylum
The United States Chamber of Commerce sent a letter on behalf of more than 400 businesses and groups to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, urging action on immigration reform. “Failure to act is not an option,” the Chamber of
Video posted first by left-wing site ThinkProgress shows House Budget Committee chairman Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) during a recent town hall meeting in Racine, Wisconsin discussing trying to find a way around the Hastert Rule in bringing immigration reform bills to
Pressure on House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) to allow a vote on the recently passed Senate Immigration bill (Senate Bill 744) has been mounting from members of his own party, powerful corporate interests, and the mainstream press. Some of the
Celebrities often speak glowing of nonviolence, castigating anyone who would consider striking back against an opponent rather than talking things out. Ron Perlman, famed for playing Hellboy in two films as well as for his colorful turn in the new
While House Speaker John Boehner is keeping a tight lid on his personal position on immigration reform, conservative activists and lawmakers fear the Republican leader may rubber-stamp Democrats’ controversial legislation in a backroom deal with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Boehner
Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) on CBS’s “Face the Nation” about Obamacare:
On CBS’s “Face the Nation.” House Speaker John Boehner repeatedly declined to answer if he would support the pathway to citizenship in immigration reform.
Appearing on CBS’ Face the Nation on Sunday, Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) deflected questions about his views on immigration reform, instead speaking in broad generalities. “It is not about me,” said Boehner. “This is about allowing the
Asked on CBS’ Face the Nation on Sunday what he hoped his legacy would be, Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) stated, “He was fair to all and protected the institution.” He explained, “When you look at my job,
The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) said Wednesday that it “strongly” opposed the proposed boycott suggested by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics if Russia granted NSA leaker Edward Snowden asylum. Graham had suggested on Tuesday that
Thursday July 11th marked the ten month anniversary of the terrorist attack that killed four Americans in Benghazi, Libya. I have not forgotten. Nor have I forgotten that’s it’s been 65 days since the last public congressional hearing on Benghazi
Around 200 left-wing protesters organized and bused in by the SEIU and Casa de Maryland staged a protest outside the Capitol building on Wednesday afternoon in the hours before House Republicans huddle to determine the fate of immigration reform efforts.
Former President George W. Bush is expected to speak about immigration reform on Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News reports. “Bush will deliver opening remarks at an citizenship ceremony and immigration forum at the Dallas presidential center bearing his name, where
On Monday, only eight people showed up to a pro-immigration reform event held by Organizing for Action (OFA), the policy advocacy group that was formerly known as the 2012 Obama reelection campaign. According to a Huffington Post report, the group
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who is likely positioning himself torun for president in 2016, has swooped in to again endorse the “Gang ofEight” Senate immigration bill and advocate that House Republicans passit–or a similar version of it. Bush had
On Fox News Sunday, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) predicted that the House Republican resistance to bringing up the Senate’s immigration reform would be overcome. “I believe that by the end of this year,” said Schumer, “the House will pass the
