Topic: Boehner

Two cheers for 'chaos' in House leadership struggle
Two cheers for 'chaos' in House leadership struggle October 11, 2015 Thomas Lifson Maybe a long process choosing the next House leader is a good thing, not a bad thing. There’s a lot of talent out there in the GOP bench, and not all of it is in the insiders’ club
Is Paul Ryan the speaker savior?
Is Paul Ryan the speaker savior? October 9, 2015 Ed Straker Or Scott Walker without the motorcycle?
Kevin McCarthy withdraws from Speaker contest, Boehner postpones election
Kevin McCarthy withdraws from Speaker contest, Boehner postpones election October 8, 2015 Thomas Lifson McCarthy put party above ambition; Boehner disgraced his name even further.
House Dems vow to back Boehner if a coup is attempted
House Dems vow to back Boehner if a coup is attempted March 6, 2015 Thomas Lifson You can judge a man by friends, the old saying goes
The Faithless Elected: Boehner and the House Dons
The Faithless Elected: Boehner and the House Dons February 15, 2015 Lester Jackson  “I won,” declared Barack Obama, adding what is now a cliché: “Elections have consequences.” Well, Boehner and his henchmen have proven that that is only partly true.
Speaker Boehner and the Frustrated Conservatives
Speaker Boehner and the Frustrated Conservatives February 14, 2015 Lester Jackson Due largely to Boehner, firmly and clearly stated campaign promises on the most important issues have been repeatedly and defiantly broken.
Boehner reported to OK House Select Committee on Benghazi with Trey Gowdy as chair
Boehner reported to OK House Select Committee on Benghazi with Trey Gowdy as chair May 2, 2014 Thomas Lifson The faint odor of Watergate is getting stronger.
GOP Establishment's war on its base
GOP Establishment's war on its base December 26, 2013 Thomas Lifson A political party blessed with a large, enthusiastic, and active base is planning a war against that very base. They don't call it "The Stupid Party" for nothing.
Boehner's credibility gap
Boehner's credibility gap July 29, 2011 J. Robert Smith The shattered credibility of eastablishment Republicans is the problem that dare not speak its name, at least among establishment conservative pundits.
The Golf Summit
The Golf Summit June 17, 2011 Kyle-Anne Shiver Golfing while our Republic burns. How apropos for the modern era.