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Tea Partier challenges Boehner for House seat
CBS/AP ^ | September 17, 2011 1:35 PM | Staff

Posted on 09/17/2011 11:11:41 AM PDT by Outlaw Woman

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To: Mr. K; arrogantsob

Ping to #99


101 posted on 09/17/2011 1:07:36 PM PDT by Outlaw Woman (Attention: Liberals & RINOS: We The People are coming for YOU)
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To: Jim Scott
well-tanned Speaker.

Wrong. See post #83.

102 posted on 09/17/2011 1:09:30 PM PDT by La Enchiladita
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To: Enterprise
Boehner refused a tax hike all the way to the end in the last deal with the White House.

As an extra bonus, that got the left so incensed with Obama that they are now discussing possible primary candidates.

Boehner is walking the talk as much as possible, but he will not get the full agenda done until he has more than 1/3 of the legislative process belonging to the right.

103 posted on 09/17/2011 1:11:53 PM PDT by Siena Dreaming
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To: Siena Dreaming
"Boehner has basically been saying "when pigs fly" ever since the speech."

Boehner Outlines Areas of Potential Compromise On Jobs Bill

That doesn't seem to translate to "When pigs fly."

104 posted on 09/17/2011 1:15:14 PM PDT by Enterprise ("Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." Voltaire)
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To: Siena Dreaming

Boehner has done some GOOD things. I am not always convinced that he does a GOOD thing because it is his philosophy or because his party members might revolt.


105 posted on 09/17/2011 1:18:28 PM PDT by Enterprise ("Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." Voltaire)
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To: La Enchiladita

So, John Boehner has a ‘natural’ tan? Well, that changes everything. Not.


106 posted on 09/17/2011 1:19:54 PM PDT by Jim Scott ( "Game On!" - Sarah Palin)
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To: Outlaw Woman

Even if Boehner wins the primary challenge against him he should be replaced as Speaker. He has been a nightmare. If ever there has been a need for a strong bold Speaker the time is now.


107 posted on 09/17/2011 1:23:33 PM PDT by Graneros (The most fundamental purpose of government is defense, not empire. – Joseph Sobran)
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To: Enterprise
Since Boehner came into the House in the 90's he has been one of the good guys.

There are a couple of votes which conservatives take issue with, but the vast majority of his votes have been straight up conservative. He has taken NO pork spending, which is extremely rare and one of the reasons he was chosen as Speaker. Another reason is that he's faithful to the people he works with in the House and the GOP caucus knows this.

This guy is far better than FR knows. Another of his good qualities is that he's extremely patient, and willing to take the temporary hits in order to see conservative values happen over the long haul.

108 posted on 09/17/2011 1:24:32 PM PDT by Siena Dreaming
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To: Jim Scott

It’s your obsession, not mine.


109 posted on 09/17/2011 1:30:28 PM PDT by La Enchiladita
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To: Outlaw Woman

Boehner does great work. He does NOT support abortion funding, of that I am sure.

It’s a good thing for Boehner and for the country to have this fellow challenge him, and I am all for it, but because the PRIMARY is where Republican divisions should be adjudicated, and because Boehner will look to much of the electorate as more centrist as a result of this challenge.

I love the Tea Party even though I am not on board with every aspect of the movement. I fear that this is not good for them. People like to portray Tea Partiers as extremist. This gives them more ammunition.

It’s not that this challenger has picked this issue, so pls don’t flame me for that. It’s that he has no interest whatsoever in any of the other hundreds or thousands of major problems that our current president has saddle us with.


110 posted on 09/17/2011 1:31:08 PM PDT by drellberg
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To: Enterprise
Yes, "When Pigs Fly" is definitely Boehner's stance as far as voting for the whole bill. There's some items Boehner will discuss (payroll tax deduction for example). Breaking apart the bill is what the Speaker is set on much to the WH's dismay and that's exactly what's going to happen. Since the last debt deal, Boehner now has the upper hand.

House Rejects Obama Jobs Proposal

111 posted on 09/17/2011 1:32:26 PM PDT by Siena Dreaming
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To: La Enchiladita

Check it out...I’m from around here. The young man who wants to run against Boehner does not even live in Boehner’s district. He lives in Jean Schmidt’s district.

He says maybe he’ll move over there.

I’m not kidding. I live here.


112 posted on 09/17/2011 1:38:23 PM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! True Supporters of our Troops PRAY for their VICTORY!)
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To: xzins

I’m not sure why you made that response to my 109 which was a discussion with another FReeper.

I noted, in my first post on this thread, that Lewis does not live in the district. You can also view my other posts on this thread by clicking on my FR name but I’m sure you know that already.


113 posted on 09/17/2011 1:40:45 PM PDT by La Enchiladita
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To: Grizzled Bear

Other than the fact that it is proof of a Republican majority in the House, I have never been that thrilled with Boehner’s ascension to the Speakership.

I think it is excellent that he is being challenged for his seat and I hope this guy makes him sweat for it.


114 posted on 09/17/2011 1:42:12 PM PDT by Ronin (If we were serious about using the death penalty as a deterrent, we would bring back public hangings)
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To: Mr. K

>>This could easily be a diversion from a democrap organization to portray Tea PArty as one- issue voters

I think this is spot-on. The Left is trying very hard to paint the TEA Party as “religious extremists”.


115 posted on 09/17/2011 1:42:34 PM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: All

'NUFF' said


116 posted on 09/17/2011 1:46:16 PM PDT by Outlaw Woman (Attention: Liberals & RINOS: We The People are coming for YOU)
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To: jessduntno

I refer you to post 60 of this thread for particulars. thanks.


117 posted on 09/17/2011 1:47:21 PM PDT by Recovering_Democrat
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To: central_va

Newsflash: I’ve been a part of the FR community for a hell of a lot longer than you, and I’m well respected around this board if I can be so bold.

I may not be right all the time, but I sure as hell am not a liberal, and anyone who says I am doesn’t know me.

If you want to pick apart my argument on the particulars, let’s hear your reasons. But the name-calling is not an argument, it is a childish response to what ought to be reasonable discussion.


118 posted on 09/17/2011 1:50:37 PM PDT by Recovering_Democrat
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To: Enterprise

That’s a stupid point because Randall Terry has zero chance of winning an election anywhere.

I don’t think it’s a good idea to have pure ideologues in the top spot at all. They don’t make good leaders and often fail to govern.


119 posted on 09/17/2011 1:51:32 PM PDT by CajunConservative ( Leadership. It is defined by action, not position.)
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To: La Enchiladita
It’s your obsession, not mine.

Let me get this straight:

I post a 200-word comment relating to John Boehner being challenged for his long-held congressional seat and include a lot of other observations in it. Then, at the very end, I make a sardonic 2-word comment about Boehner being "well-tanned" (the prevailing observation) and this is all you can comment on? Yet you absurdly call Boehner's supposed tan "my obsession". Pot, meet kettle. Now, say goodbye.

120 posted on 09/17/2011 1:54:55 PM PDT by Jim Scott ( "Game On!" - Sarah Palin)
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