Boehner briefed Limbaugh on debt plan before showing it to his conference

[The Straight Story]

Boehner briefed Limbaugh on debt plan

Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) outlined the GOP's debt-ceiling plan to conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh on Monday before showing it to his conference.

On Monday during his radio program, Limbaugh talked about the call he received from Boehner. Limbaugh's support of the plan would be advantageous to Republicans because it might help rally the conservative base.

The conservative radio host said Boehner outlined his two-step plan that includes $1.2 trillion in spending cuts and a $1 trillion hike in the debt ceiling. In the second step, a commission would be appointed to come back with additional deficit-reduction proposals, which the Congress could then vote on.

Limbaugh said Boehner told him he was working on the plan with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). He also said President Obama was irritated at being left out.

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/173311-boehner-briefed-limbaugh-on-debt-plan

[rdking647]

1. we all knew that boehner had his lips

securely planted on limbaughs ass

[C_U_L8R]

2. he needed to grovel for his boss Limbaugh's approval

left a bit of an orange stain too

[rdking647]

3. well they are called tea baggers for a reason

[Joe the Revelator]

4. Jesus Christ.....

[CleanGreenFuture]

15. Yup. The fate of millions resting on a blow-hard radio DJ.

[gratuitous]

5. Makes perfect sense

If Boss Limbaugh didn't pass on the plan, it wasn't going to go anywhere. Although Boehner should know by now that even if his boss gives tacit approval today, it doesn't mean he won't voice thunderous disapproval tomorrow. But Boehner wouldn't get anywhere without running it by his boss first.

Now, you may ask, who installed Limbaugh as the gatekeeper of legislation? Well, you can ask, but that doesn't mean you'll get an answer. And if you voice dissent about this process, expect to be the next target of Limbaugh's ample store of wrath, as he orders his army of followers to savage those who would question his position. Spoiler alert: They will howl about "censorship."

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[bullwinkle428]

7. Like anyone really doubted that Boss Hogg had to approve of

everything they did?

[The Straight Story]

8. Just need to 'shop the hat here....

[Kingofalldems]

9. An absolute disgrace

[Deb]

10. Substance abusing entertainers stick together

the GOP must be so proud of themselves

[Faryn Balyncd]

11. This absolutely BEGS for broad dissemination.

[TheCowsCameHome]

12. Translation: he had to get permission from the OxyPig.

[autorank]

13. Talking to the boss first

The unusual is typical with those two. What is it that Ed calls Rush ... the drugster. Guess we know a little about
Boehner's family values.

[gateley]

14. How embarrassing for him. I hope the media spreads this around. nt