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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGOP Sources Say Boehner Will Step Aside After Midterms
http://politicalwire.com/archives/2013/09/04/gop_sources_say_boehner_will_step_aside_after_midterms.htmlGOP 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
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SoCalNative
(4,613 posts)1. We can only hope
eom
Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)2. I wonder if there is a scandal coming down the pipe
babylonsister
(171,050 posts)4. I think the 'scandal' is he's been so inept. nt
Hekate
(90,624 posts)3. GOTV for the Dems and hope to gods we can replace him with a Dem. nt
Blue Owl
(50,335 posts)5. It. Out.
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.
FSogol
(45,470 posts)6. He knows he'll be the minority leader.
Laurian
(2,593 posts)7. Does that mean mealy mouth Cantor will move up?
Ugh.
Shrike47
(6,913 posts)8. I think he's tired of fighting the TeaCrazies.
Imagine working with people who think they can pout and hold their breath and therefore win.
MineralMan
(146,284 posts)9. Hey, Boner! How about stepping aside BEFORE the election,
and not running? That'd be great!