Posted on 09/25/2015 8:04:43 AM PDT by Freeport
House Speaker John Boehner told lawmakers Friday that he plans to resign at the end of October, in a stunning development that comes amid mounting friction with the conservative wing of the party.
He plans to step down as speaker, and resign from Congress.
The 13-term Ohio Republican shocked his GOP caucus early Friday morning when he informed them of his decision in a closed-door session. One lawmaker told Fox News he was "stunned," and that there was "some anger" in the room "against the people who caused this to happen."
The announcement came one day after the high point of Boehner's congressional career, a historic speech by Pope Francis to Congress at Boehner's request. To the backdrop of that day's pageantry, though, Boehner was facing an internal battle in the House GOP caucus over Planned Parenthood funding and threats by some in the conservative wing to challenge his speakership.
Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., said Boehner "just does not want to become the issue. Some people have tried to make him the issue both in Congress and outside."
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One down...
One more to go.... (Psst ... Mitch... is ya lissenin’?)
Thanks for the ping.
Wonder which lobbyist he will work for now?
I think “the people who caused this to happen” are the ones who are angry about it. The GOP-E is the problem and they do not realize it yet.
I wonder why he wants to wait until 30 October? One more screw job of the people on the budget before he leaves?
JOHN BOEHNER: The Very Best DemocRAT Speaker Ever!
It’s pathetic that those two could have stopped him cold. And they give him everything instead.
Way to go ‘no matter what’ voters. Your work here is done.
I shoulda’ read the whole thread before posting the photo now it’s just redundant.
“End of October” means after shepherding 100% of 0bama’s budget through including funding for Planned Death (*Parenthood*).
And another one bites the dust!
May his tribe increase.
Amen.
Some good news to log onto. I agree with you, why not now.
Yes ma’am you are 100% correct.....:o)
McCarthy is being trumpeted as a possible replacement, and he’s probably a bigger lib that Crybaby. Laura Ingraham says McCarthy is a big-time Hollyweird lefty. So what will be gain?
YES!!!! WOOOO HOOOO!!!!
Now let’s all call our congress critters and tsll them “Not McCarthy. Too tied in to the old guard. New, radical, balsy, confrontational, Trunp-like speakef, please. F the dems. They lost.
I think we need to seek immediate help.
“the high point of Boehner’s congressional career, a historic speech by Pope Francis”
Pinning a medal on Hillary and bringing a commie Pope are `high points’ for todays GOP.
Don’t let the door hit you in the butt on the way out, Boner. We don’t want to see you cry.
And good riddance.
Taking one for the team?
Or a glorious distraction?
Glad he’s gone though.
I look for him to audition as a traveler down the yellow brick road...the one lined with cold blocks and bricks. Now it is mitchie the turtle’s turn. It will be more than interesting to see who exactly fill’s the speaker’s chair next. Any bets? Some say is McCarthy.
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