Boehner gets teary amid threat of a government shutdown

AP The Ticket ^ | Wed Apr 6, 2011 | Holly Bailey

[JustAnotherOne]

Amid the threat of a looming government shutdown, House Speaker John Boehner is getting emotional again.

Per ABC News's Jon Karl, the Republican leader, who is known for his tears, was updating the House GOP caucus this morning on the ongoing budget stand-off when his emotions got the best of him. As he was thanking fellow Republicans for sticking with him amid the tense negotiations, the GOP lawmakers rose to give him a standing ovation, prompting Boehner to weep.

"Yes," a person at the private meeting tells ABC. "He cried, but only briefly."

[Alissa]

He has more guts than the president. This is a stupid thread!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RKBA Democrat]

Tito....fetch me a tissue....

[Siena Dreaming]

False headline which makes it seem like Boehner was crying in the midst of negotiations to get his way or something.

Nonsense...he got teary at the overwhelming show of support from his caucus...far different.

[Caipirabob]

john boohoo is not the man to lead us out of this disaster. He needs to step down - ASAP!

[RKBA Democrat]

“He has more guts than the president.”

That’s not setting the bar very high now, is it?

[Siena Dreaming]

He has more guts than the president. This is a stupid thread!!!!!!!!!!!!

Agree COMPLETELY!!

[mewykwistmas]

WTF? I understand crying once, say at a soldier’s memorial or something, but over every single thing?

[SERKIT]

He needs to check out the “Low T” commercial, get some hormone shots, and get back in the game. Man up, dude! We just got done with one lady as Speaker - she was wrong, and had no brains, but she more testicular fortitude.

[Alissa]

I didn’t note that he was crying tonight. Did you?

[JustAnotherOne]

What am I wrong about? It looks like our Congress has installed weak leadership. We elected these folks with a clearly defined objective: kill the (health-care) bill, and balance the budget. To their credit, they took a swipe at the 1099 requirement. If they lack the fiscal discipline to finish the FY 2011 budget, why on earth should we trust them to handle FY 2012?

[chad_in_georgia]

I don’t care WHY he got teary eyed, it is ridiculous that he keeps doing it.

[okie01]

Amazing how many FReepers are responding to the headline only...and not to the article’s content — which tells an entirely different story.

[Mamzelle]

Oh, for crying out loud!!

Get this man a speech coach. His poblem is that he thinks it's all about HIM.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

RINOS,RINOS,RINOS!Thats how.

[Alissa]

I’ve never been so proud of our elected officials - so far. What were you expecting?

[TomServo]

Boehner the Bawler

Damned titty babies...

[P-Marlowe]

Men who cry over something as stupid as a budget crisis are not leadership material. How in the heck did this sissy ever rise to the top?

[chooseascreennamepat]

I prefer a speaker that cries for his country than an arrogant bitch who says, “Screw the country, I am the boss”.

But, yes ... if he caves he is burnt toast!

[Alissa]

I think Boehner is doing great. Obama just came out weak!!!

[ProtectOurFreedom]

"The men may be chestbeaters on the election trail"

Very few. Remember "Obama is a good man. You have nothing to fear from him."