Tag: John Boehner

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Boehner Retaliation Haunts Republicans Who Defended, Voted for Him

House Speaker John Boehner’s decision to retaliate, or exact “revenge” as Politico put it, against at least two House Republicans who voted for a Republican alternative is haunting Republicans who supported him conference-wide and sparking a discussion in the party about the role Boehner should play as Speaker—and Republican members should play in challenging his authority.

by Matthew Boyle9 Jan 2015, 5:38 AM PST0

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The Forked-Tongue Freshmen Five Who Told Constituents They Would Vote Against Boehner for Speaker Then Broke Their Promises

Six Republican freshmen members of the House of Representatives promised their constituents on the campaign trail they'd vote against Representative John Boehner (R-OH) as Speaker of the House. Five of these freshmen broke their campaign promises and voted "yes" on Tuesday to elect Boehner to a third term as Speaker of the House. In addition to the six who promised their constituents they would vote against Boehner, incoming Republican freshman Alex Mooney (R-WV) broke a Madison Project Candidate Pledge he signed in December 2013 to vote against Boehner.

by Michael Patrick Leahy8 Jan 2015, 12:17 PM PST0

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Boehner: It Pains Me When I’m Described As Establishment

Thursday at his weekly press briefing, when asked about the opposition to his leadership, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) said he is frustrated and pained by charges of not being conservative enough. Boehner said, “Listen, I have given some thought

by Pam Key8 Jan 2015, 10:05 AM PST0

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Boehner Defends His Conservatism: I’m Not a ‘Squish,’ ‘The Most Anti-Establishment Speaker’ Ever

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) is defending his conservative bona fides after a failed attempt by conservatives to oust him from his speakership. “Who was the guy who got rid of earmarks? Me,” he continued. “Who’s the guy who believes in regular order? Me. Who believes in allowing more members to participate in the process from both sides of the aisle? Me.”

by Caroline May8 Jan 2015, 9:27 AM PST0

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JoAnn Fleming: Louie Gohmert is Our Hometown Hero

Grassroots America – We the People, the largest constitutional conservative organization in East Texas and one of the largest in the state, thanks Congressman Louie Gohmert for his courage in leading a revolt against Speaker John Boehner.

by Breitbart Texas8 Jan 2015, 9:00 AM PST0

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