No, this is a massive loss of ‘face.’ He has just been ordered by a subordinate government official to move his speech for the convenience of a rival political party. This is supposed to be the most powerful man, in the most powerful country in the world; he has just followed orders from a SUBORDINATE political official. The entire world will hear about this and know about it. After this he will be lucky to be able to look other international officials in the face.
Not exactly. There's the little matter that the President and Congress are co-equal branches. Also, both the House and Senate must pass resolutions allowing a joint session. But you're right about the loss of "face" - not because Boehner is a subordinate, but because Obozo acted stupidly and had to back off.
Uh no, boehner is not a subordinate. He’s the head of one half of a co equal branch of govt