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babylonsister

(171,050 posts)
Wed Sep 4, 2013, 03:45 PM Sep 2013

GOP Sources Say Boehner Will Step Aside After Midterms

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2013/09/04/gop_sources_say_boehner_will_step_aside_after_midterms.html

GOP Sources Say Boehner Will Step Aside After Midterms


"Former aides to John Boehner and other high-level GOP operatives are increasingly convinced that the House Speaker will step aside after the 2014 midterm elections," Huffington Post reports.
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GOP Sources Say Boehner Will Step Aside After Midterms (Original Post) babylonsister Sep 2013 OP
We can only hope SoCalNative Sep 2013 #1
I wonder if there is a scandal coming down the pipe Blue_Tires Sep 2013 #2
I think the 'scandal' is he's been so inept. nt babylonsister Sep 2013 #4
GOTV for the Dems and hope to gods we can replace him with a Dem. nt Hekate Sep 2013 #3
It. Out. Blue Owl Sep 2013 #5
He knows he'll be the minority leader. FSogol Sep 2013 #6
Does that mean mealy mouth Cantor will move up? Laurian Sep 2013 #7
I think he's tired of fighting the TeaCrazies. Shrike47 Sep 2013 #8
Hey, Boner! How about stepping aside BEFORE the election, MineralMan Sep 2013 #9

Blue Owl

(50,335 posts)
5. It. Out.
Wed Sep 4, 2013, 04:06 PM
Sep 2013

Why wait Boehner?

Just think of all the extra rounds of golf and cigarette breaks you could take anytime you wanted if you just quit now, like Sarah Palin would.

Shrike47

(6,913 posts)
8. I think he's tired of fighting the TeaCrazies.
Wed Sep 4, 2013, 04:23 PM
Sep 2013

Imagine working with people who think they can pout and hold their breath and therefore win.

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