Boehner To White House: "Why Are We Going To Talk About A Bill That Can't Pass?"

RealClearPolitics ^ | February 9, 2010 | RealClearPolitics

[ianschwartz]

Rep. John Boehner (R-OH): "It's going to be very difficult to have bipartisan conversations with regard to a 2,700 page health care bill that the Democrat majority in the House and the Democrat majority in the Senate can’t pass."

[onevoter]

It’s simple, Boehner, you simply insist on going over the entire 2700 pages, paragraph by paragraph so that the public can see for themselves exactly what is being debated. If the Dems complain that it is too long and complicated, you offer to start from scratch.

[max americana]

The headline answered itself. Hey Bow-boy, why dont you think of jobs first.

[wita]

First two comments nail on head Bingo.

[flaglady47]

You know, so many of us are always saying something snide about our politicians, however, I for one, think John Boehner has been doing yeoman’s duty for the Pub party this past year, against all odds, namely a Dem majority. Kudu’s to you, John Boehner for a job well done. I truly appreciate all of your hard work on our behalf, especially against Obamacare.

[KingLudd]

Dear Mr. Boner, You do what you’re told, because in the congress, the losers have to eat what the winners dish out. Stfu with your whimpering and start fighting. You’re a pusssy.

[GailA]

Rename, repackage, rewrite it a tad smaller, and sell another pig in a poke.

Tennessee has joined several other states in trying to pass a Health Care Freedom Act. NO COLAs for granny, retired Military or retired fed employees. BIG NEW fees for Tricare for Life retired over 65 Military's secondary health ins. (DOD bill already passed, delayed but goes into effect 2011)

New Dem mantra: Woof, woof eat dog food granny....ala let them eat cake.

Obama's War on Seniors

Socialized Med Thread

[colorado tanker]

Why, because I am "reaching out" to you, after which you will do your Messiah's bidding!

[GailA]

Bambi doesn't keep his promises...so buyer beware.

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[Non-Sequitur]

Boehner To White House: "Why Are We Going To Talk About A Bill That Can't Pass?"

So that they can blame it on you Boehner, you moron.

[Mobties]

Good!

The best thing to do with Obama is to let him him become an object of ridicule, satire, and above all, common sense.

Keep you eye on what the economy needs, not what the beltway elites want.

[ronnie raygun]

STAGED! The Republican written responce to the Whitehouse was a good one! THEY HAVE THE VOTES, THE HAVE THE MAJORITIES BUT THIER VERY OWN WILL NOT VOTE WITH THEM SO THEY BLAME THE REPUBLICANS FOR BEING THE PARTY OF NO when they don’t need them to pass this mess. They need them to SHARE the blame. The party of no is only passing on the message from the people WHO SAY NO!

[hal ogen]

nobama and his anti-American minions must go down. resist. resist. resist.

[philman_36]

This response was simple, clear, concise and cuts to the bone.
Well done!

[curth]

Boehners question should have been “why are we going to talk about a bill that America does not want?”

[Joan Kerrey]

“Why Are We Going To Talk About A Bill That Can’t Pass?”

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The American people don’t want this monster either. Obama’s determination to keep this thing alive is an insult to the American people.

Republicans have got to play hardball on this and not give an inch or attend any meeting with the President on this rejected mess.

[philman_36]

Boehners question should have been “why are we going to talk about a bill that America does not want?”
That would've been very nice too. However, I just saw the snippet clip presented at the linked web site. I would have to go look for the complete transcripts/video to know whether or not anything along those lines was spoken.

[goldstategop]

Obama doesn't have a plan. He has no idea of what he wants to do on health care. Its not the GOP's responsibility to toss him a life vest. If he wants to raise his anemic poll ratings, let him do all the heavy lifting!

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find only things evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelogus

[fightinJAG]

This was a great response!

[fightinJAG]

You know, so many of us are always saying something snide about our politicians, however, I for one, think John Boehner has been doing yeoman’s duty for the Pub party this past year, against all odds, namely a Dem majority. Kudu’s to you, John Boehner for a job well done. I truly appreciate all of your hard work on our behalf, especially against Obamacare.

I agree. Cantor, DeMint, McConnell, too.

I think this letter was a brilliant smackdown. I think every paragraph is worthy of a campaign commercial on just that one point.

I also think they should tell the Prez, hey, you said you were going to focus on jobs now, so what are you talking about?