Posted on 07/04/2009 5:47:19 PM PDT by reaganaut1
Representative John A. Boehner came to Washington in 1991 as a rabble-rousing Republican willing to disrupt the House to score points against powerful Democrats. Now, as the House Republican leader in a town again dominated by Democrats, the Ohioan is back to his old tricks.
Trying to build opposition to a climate change measure being considered as the Fourth of July recess loomed, Mr. Boehner commandeered the floor for an hour to mount an unofficial filibuster and ridicule the legislation. He has sanctioned efforts by rank-and-file Republicans to tie up the House with dozens of procedural votes. During the debate on the economic stimulus, he threw the huge bill to the floor with a theatrical thump.
“There are times when the majority just does such outrageous things that you have to find a way to make your point to the American people,” said Mr. Boehner, who began his House career as one of the so-called Gang of Seven, a group of Republican upstarts that confronted Democrats over the House banking scandal and other institutional abuses.
Mr. Boehner has various motivations for using whatever means are at his disposal to make a political case. Republicans portray the climate measure as a flawed threat to the economy. Given the fact that his party is almost totally powerless, a little stagecraft can be the only way to get attention. Then there is the issue of bolstering morale among his beleaguered House colleagues, who said they were energized by Mr. Boehner’s performance against the energy bill.
“Our side has been waiting for somebody to swing back,” said Representative Tom Cole, Republican of Oklahoma, who predicted Mr. Boehner’s efforts would elevate him in national Republican circles.
But Democrats say Mr. Boehner’s tactics smack of desperation.
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Boehner is a joke.
No. He is a good man and has been one of the few Repubs sticking it to the Dems recently. Except for 1 vote, he has had a stellar career.
How in the sam hill do you expect to get good folks to run if you berate the good guys? Save your verbal fire for people who truly deserve it. Boehner is not one of those people.
So the article portrays Boehner as an arch conservative, partisian fighter. I wish the real Boehner would act like the guy in the article.
Amen. Boehner has been a stalwart for conservatism in the House. Sometimes I wonder if some of the people on here are actually paying attention to what’s going on.
Where was this the last few years?
“Boehner is a joke.” NOPE! He was wonderful when he read from the Cap N Trade bill and exposed it for what it is...a shame! Pi**ed the DemocRATS off also! Gold star for him! The dirty ways the libs have be not letting anyone read the bills or lock the republicans out of meets...I am fine with what he did, hope more expose the truth! It’s about time, you Bethca!
That one vote was the bailout.
Boehner should not have stopped after an hour. He should have read EVERY PAGE of the Death to America Bill, AND the amendments, aloud, slowly. Let C-SPAN broadcast every minute, day after day, as he reads.
He should do this with EVERY bill the Democrats try to ram through. The Death to America II bill is coming (”Health Care”).
John Boehner: READ EVERY WORD OF THESE DEATH TO AMERICA BILLS ON C-SPAN.
I have to admit I was not a fan until the energy Bill... now I can say to everyone who complains about higher taxes costs and difficulties in all areas ‘you were warned, line for line, and lie for lie..’
The stupid Stimulus.
Did you see him on the Waxman bill?
Its back.
The New York Times and Carl Hulse, a more biased crew you would be challenged to find. You stupid people do not understand that you are commanded to submit to your intellectual superiors. Carl Hulse, a genius of climate science, has so decreed. Dissent is not allowed. This is the way that things are to be in Obama Land. And, don’t you dare to quit sending your tribute to the almighty ones.
Boehner is just a boner until ..HE SCREAMS EVERY DAY TO STOP THE SPENDING. Until he does that he is a piece of shiite.
Well said. The Democrats support each other no matter what, they shield their criminals and cover for each others scandals.
On the other end of the spectrum, Republicans find it nearly impossible to find someone who measures up and they think it's noble to tear them apart.
Our side will get a lot more vocal and fight a lot harder for us if we encourage them and commend them when they do the right thing without bringing up a negative to balance things out.
IMHO
Grow up. You are never going to have a perfect politician. Never. Boehner is not a Boner. Your language is that of a pre-pubescent boy who thinks he’s bad stuff in the schoolyard.
In reality, Boehner has a strong conservative voting record and has done a stellar job for the vast majority of his career. He is a solid conservative, and those who are willing to throw folks like him to the wolves deserve whatever they get. You want perfection? You aint’ gonna get it until Christ rules, so take the best you can get and when you have a solid conservative like Boehner rejoice in it.
Why did he stop after 1 hour? As I understand the rules, he had the right to read the whole bill. I would have held out as long as I physically could. It’s time to get radical!
You write a check for $5,000 to buy a 9 cent stamp, on an account that has $1.00 in it, and take the remainder in cash and that is an INSTITUTIONAL ABUSE?!
God Gawd!
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