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John Boehner won't back immigration bill without majority GOP support
The Washington Examiner ^ | 06-16-2013 | David Drucker

Posted on 06/17/2013 9:42:59 AM PDT by CWW

House Speaker John Boehner is not going to bring a comprehensive immigration-reform plan to the floor if a majority of Republicans don't support it, sources familiar with his plans said.

"No way in hell," is how several described the chances of the speaker acting on such a proposal without a majority of his majority behind him.

Boehner, R-Ohio, does not view immigration in the same vein as the fiscal cliff last December, when he backed a bill that protected most Americans from a tax increase even though less than half of the GOP lawmakers were with him, said multiple sources, who spoke anonymously to allow greater candor.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 113th; aliens; bho44; boehner; duplicate; immigration
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We shall see, Mr. Speaker. We shall see.
1 posted on 06/17/2013 9:42:59 AM PDT by CWW
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Must be assuaging those that might rebel against him.


2 posted on 06/17/2013 9:44:12 AM PDT by struggle
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I don’t believe him.

No Balls is a master at kabuki theater for the conservatives.


3 posted on 06/17/2013 9:44:33 AM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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“No way in hell”

I look forward to the transparent lies he will ultimately use to explain how that left plenty of room.


4 posted on 06/17/2013 9:45:53 AM PDT by jiggyboy (Ten percent of poll respondents are either lying or insane)
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To: CWW

BS. Disinformation from anonymous sources.


5 posted on 06/17/2013 9:47:46 AM PDT by jimbo123
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To: CWW

So who is “sources familiar with his plans”?


6 posted on 06/17/2013 9:48:19 AM PDT by jimbo123
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To: Secret Agent Man

I prefer to see this as a major victory.


7 posted on 06/17/2013 9:48:50 AM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (Inside every liberal and WOD defender is a totalitarian screaming to get out.)
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To: CWW
multiple sources, who spoke anonymously???
8 posted on 06/17/2013 9:49:10 AM PDT by jimbo123
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To: Blood of Tyrants

It’s not a victory. It’s disinformation.


9 posted on 06/17/2013 9:49:37 AM PDT by jimbo123
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bump!

Trust but verify..


10 posted on 06/17/2013 9:50:33 AM PDT by ConservativeMan55
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To: jimbo123

Does Boehner think Snowden may have something on him, too?


11 posted on 06/17/2013 9:50:47 AM PDT by txhurl (RNC 'voter suppression': attempting to limit each voter to ONE vote!)
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To: CWW
Let's hope our elites - looking for cheap servants, cooks and gardeners don't push him to do something stupid... Or worse, dem elites who want to pit the working poor against desperate illegals... Or the sicko liberals who love the dependent and broken because they vote reliable democrat...
12 posted on 06/17/2013 9:51:25 AM PDT by GOPJ (Why don't Democrats waste their time trying to win the votes of gun owners? - Coulter)
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To: Blood of Tyrants

It allows him to play both sides without taking a position as leaders should. Sadly, his position feels pretty greasy if you ask me.


13 posted on 06/17/2013 9:52:30 AM PDT by jettester (I got paid to break 'em - not fly 'em)
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It’s time to write/fax/email/call our US Senators and Congressmen again - they are making another attempt to harm America with amnesty & open borders!

Tell them to vote NO! on the immigration bill and that listed below is what we need to do ASAP to protect America and preserve her freedom from illegal aliens/criminals:

1) Secure our borders
2) Enforce existing law
3) Not allow any amnesty provisions of any kind
4) Improve our visa system
5) Prosecute and fine those businesses which knowingly employ illegal workers
6) Give law enforcement officials the necessary resources and authority to combat illegal immigration
7) Deport illegal aliens violating the law after being fingerprinted, photographed, iris scanned, charged with a felony, and their information placed in a national database.
8) Send a bill for deportation/prison costs to the embassy of the illegal immigrant’s national origin.
9) 2nd time and thereafter repeat offenses by illegal aliens should be sent to work prison camps for a maximum of 6 months - building the southern fence/wall.
10) Seize and liquidate all assets from illegal aliens and use the proceeds for our military and local law enforcement.
11) Must not give illegal immigrants government welfare benefits of any kind, including Social Security
12) Designate English as our national language
13) Change the 14th Amendment regarding birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants
14) Put pressure on the Mexican government and other nations to reduce illegal immigration to America.
15) Encourage only legal immigration and citizenship to for those wanting to become Americans.

These ENFORCED changes would strengthen America greatly.


14 posted on 06/17/2013 9:53:31 AM PDT by Lions Gate
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I hope the fear of the Tea Party and principled members of the House will give him the back bone he so obviously lacks on his own


15 posted on 06/17/2013 9:53:54 AM PDT by Nifster
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Did the Tea Party Gang of 70 go to him and threaten to join the Dem Caucus and depose him as Speaker? That’s the only thing that would work IMO.


16 posted on 06/17/2013 9:54:15 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: CWW
Always dipping his toe in the water to see what the temperature is. Always more concerned about how it makes him look and gauging what support he has so he can keep his leadership and the perqs that go with it.

Sorry, Boehner, this is the type of a thing where your core values matter. A lot. And we re watching.

Stand up for them...or show the world you really don't have any.

NO Legalization of illegals. The very idea is an oxi-moron.

Have them come in and volunteer to be deported. Then, if they are not criminals, then they get a chnace to re-apply legally at the real back of the line...from their country of citzenship. If they will not come in and deport, then we agressively seek them out and deport them, taking DNA samples when we do and ensuring they have no chance to ever come here legally.

Back up all of this with a secure border...truly secure.

After that, we can talk about a new worker's program that feeds off those applying for it from their home countries.

SECURE AMERICA'S SOUTHERN BORDER

17 posted on 06/17/2013 9:54:17 AM PDT by Jeff Head
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I agree


18 posted on 06/17/2013 9:57:36 AM PDT by Baseballguy (If we knew what we know now in Oct would we do anything different?)
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To: CWW

Just heard one of those phony “conservative” amnesty spots on the Rush Limbaugh show over KKTX-AM.


19 posted on 06/17/2013 9:57:37 AM PDT by Fiji Hill
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What do you meen, you cynical, government-hater!! Boehner's word is his bold. Unfortunately, it's Gold Bond Powder.


20 posted on 06/17/2013 9:57:50 AM PDT by Jabba the Nutt (.Are they stupid, malicious or evil?)
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