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Jeff In Milwaukee

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30. Much as it pains me to say this...

Sun Nov 11, 2012, 12:14 PM

Nov 2012

The White House needs to support Boehner. Conservative Republican that he is, he's one of the last "adults in the room" in the Republican Party. If Boehner falls victim to a "palace coup," you can bet that whoever takes his place will be even worse.

Edit: Just did some looking. I went to the League of Conservation Voters Congressional Scorecard because the environment should be at least a little more non-partisan than, say, abortion rights. And some of those Republicans are hunters and have a healthy respect for habitats.

Not so much. The highest-ranked Republican was Chris Smith from New Jersey, who clocked in at only 60%. Better than many Democrats, but still not very promising for the "head of the class." Smith and Frank LoBiondo (also of New Jersey) were the only two Republicans who came in at better than 50%.

Just for the record, Jane Harmon of California was the lowest-ranked Democrat at just 11%. Really? 11%?

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REPORT: Boehner Tells House Members That GOP Lost Badly, And That They Can't Afford Debt Showdown [View all] xchrom Nov 2012 OP

Good! They got their -sses kicked TVet Nov 2012 #1

but they will continue their blustering phoney worrying about the deficit while using terms like charmay Nov 2012 #2

Then we must use "retirement and health care" as opposed to "entitlements." CBHagman Nov 2012 #8

Let's also use the term "paid benefits" for SS and Medicare because that's what they are. nt brush Nov 2012 #13

I will be shocked if he quietly acquiesces on the tax issue. trouble.smith Nov 2012 #3

He's scared sh*tless about 2014. Good. Freddie Nov 2012 #4

This sounds like more doublespeak to me. drm604 Nov 2012 #5

He's throwing a piece of meat Le Taz Hot Nov 2012 #17

So America is no longer ending if Obama passes a single bill? FSogol Nov 2012 #6

i believe he will be forced into retirement in 2014 Heather MC Nov 2012 #19

They should be arrested for what they have already done oldbanjo Nov 2012 #21

I thought this was coming. DCBob Nov 2012 #7

Both his and Cantor's states Anthony McCarthy Nov 2012 #9

Was Eric Cantor trying to throw gasoline on Boner during the call? Did Cantor SDjack Nov 2012 #10

I wonder if Cantor was the "thorn in the side" described flamingdem Nov 2012 #34

I'll believe it when I see it. bunnies Nov 2012 #11

How soon we forget Cantor's ambitions... ReRe Nov 2012 #29

Same here. If Boner doesn't become an american and work for the best interests of the country, then bluestate10 Nov 2012 #33

Top tax rate increase. Period. Full stop. End of conversation. alcibiades_mystery Nov 2012 #12

Boehner's days as speaker are numbered. Teabaggers will kick him out and put in a more fervent AlinPA Nov 2012 #14

I don't think there are enough 'Baggers in the cacucs to oust him anymore.. Volaris Nov 2012 #22

There are not enough moderates left in the GOP House to fill a Chevey van. Boehner is not a AlinPA Nov 2012 #36

2 choices. Let *ush tax cuts expire. Taxes up accross the board. Tax $250,000+ @ Clinton rates. Tigress DEM Nov 2012 #15

subdued and dark Osiris Neits Nov 2012 #16

No, because I too feel that rush of joy I've been waiting to feel for far too long. classof56 Nov 2012 #25

Boner knows if it wasn't for the post 2010 election Gerrymandering the Rs would have Botany Nov 2012 #18

We need to be ready when Obama serves up our SS to compromise. Dustlawyer Nov 2012 #20

You have to actually connect to these people theaocp Nov 2012 #24

They need to get over their SCVDem Nov 2012 #23

Boehner should take a stand, tell Grover Norquist to jump over the cliff. Thinkingabout Nov 2012 #26

He's throwing up pieces of solid food...I'll beleive him Tutonic Nov 2012 #27

Actions will speak louder than words Progressive dog Nov 2012 #28

Much as it pains me to say this... Jeff In Milwaukee Nov 2012 #30

Disagree.... magical thyme Nov 2012 #31

President Obama can't pass legislation in the House. Boehner can. Jeff In Milwaukee Nov 2012 #32

He can't pass anything. Paulie Nov 2012 #35

Again, when President Obama lets the Bush tax cuts expire and the MIC gets their budget cuts magical thyme Nov 2012 #37

after last week, there is no TEA party really. they were the biggest losers in 2012. trouble.smith Nov 2012 #38

60% of republicans now agree with them. They still hold the House hostage...however magical thyme Nov 2012 #39

They can agree all they want. They're all powerless and inefectual now. trouble.smith Nov 2012 #41

I don't like it hfojvt Nov 2012 #40

K&R one_voice Nov 2012 #42