>>> AFAIK that has nothing to do with being speaker. At least if you are talking about this: http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/34968
I recall there being a problem with Hawaii certifying Obama as eligible at the time.
It was Pelosi’s actions and the 2nd certification form that got them in line. Your link is what I was referring to.
As leader of the majority party, everything the house of reps is charged to do constitutionally (certification of candidates) ultimately rests with them.
There’s a party that opposes the Democrat agenda? Can you provide proof? All kidding aside, there’s people in the Republican party that probably do oppose what the Dems are up to but Boehner and the GOP-e sure aren’t included.