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Disgraced Ex-Congressman Attacks John Boehner in New Book
Bob Ney, who was imprisoned for his role in the Jack Abramoff scandal, has some scores to settle.
By George E. Condon Jr.
Updated: March 5, 2013 | 6:05 p.m.
March 5, 2013 | 5:28 p.m.
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The books 377 pages are packed with insider criticisms of some of Washingtons biggest names of the past two decades. The targets for the longtime GOP officeholder are almost all fellow Republicans, including current House Speaker John Boehner; former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales; the assistant attorney general who prosecuted him; Republican strategist Karl Rove; former President George W. Bush; former Vice President Dick Cheney; former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay; and Sen. John McCain.
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Neys most dramatic accusations are against his fellow Ohioan John Boehner, the man he once saw as his biggest rival to someday being speaker. He describes Boehner as a bit lazy and a man who was all about winning and money. He was a chain-smoking, relentless wine drinker who was more interested in the high life--golf, women, cigarettes, fun, and alcohol. He said Boehner spent almost all of his time on fundraising, not policy. He golfed, drank constantly, and took the easy way legislatively. Ney recalled Boehner handing out checks on the House floor and said his ties with a tobacco company were so tight that lawmakers could get free cigarettes from Boehners office. His golfing, Ney said, was nonstop and paid for by lobbyists.
Ney wrote: If the Justice Department were ever to make John produce receipts for his addiction to golf just for the years from 1995 to 2004, he would be hard-pressed to comply. John got away with more than any other Member on the Hill.
The most inflammatory accusation against Boehner in the book is Neys contention that he ended his reelection campaign after winning the primary in 2006 only after Boehner, then the majority leader, summoned the cash-strapped and embattled congressman to his office and told him if he quit the race, Boehner would take care of him. If you resign the next day, I will personally guarantee you a job comparable to what you are making, and raise legal defense money for you that should bury all this Justice Department problem for you, Boehner said, according to Ney. He said he pressed Boehner, repeating the terms and getting assurance that the offer was ironclad. When Ney called back the next day to accept the deal, he wrote that he again repeated the terms to Boehner, who agreed. Because of Boehners promise, I stepped aside, he wrote. But Ney said Boehner did not keep his word. I had been lied to and ditched, Ney said.
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joeybee12
(56,177 posts)ruffburr
(1,190 posts)GREAT!!!! I hope that all will see that these people Eat Their Own when it turns to advantages and money to be gained, In closing I would say Bonn Appetite Please help yourselves
xxqqqzme
(14,887 posts)like a congressman scorned!
Glimmer of Hope
(5,823 posts)GiveMeFreedom
(976 posts)I like it when repubs rip each others throats out.
LiberalFighter
(50,912 posts)Little Star
(17,055 posts)Have to admit it was quite entertaining in some spots. lol