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John Boehner’s Grudge
National Review ^ | April 28, 2016

Posted on 04/29/2016 6:05:05 AM PDT by reaganaut1

We get it. John Boehner doesn’t like Ted Cruz. In a witless cheap shot, Boehner called him “Lucifer in the flesh” at an event at Stanford University. Boehner’s attitude is widespread among Republican insiders who are foolishly allowing personal ill will to cloud their reasoned judgment about who, among the candidates left in the GOP race, is the best representative of conservative principles and policies, and about who would be the best candidate in the upcoming general election.

On both counts, Cruz is the obvious choice. Ted Cruz is a constitutional conservative dedicated to reducing the outsized federal government to its proper size and functions, and to restoring to the states and the people as much freedom as possible. This has been the core of his message throughout his career, and throughout this campaign. Cruz is an outspoken opponent of abortion, a dedicated defender of the constitutional right to religious liberty, and a staunch advocate of the right to keep and bear arms — positions that he has considered carefully and that he can defend articulately. He has assembled a thoughtful, capable team of advisers to guide him. If he were president, we would have a good shot at getting a stronger economy, a Supreme Court with a less grandiose conception of its role, a less centralized health-care system, and a more sensible foreign policy.

And he is a disciplined candidate who has built an impressive campaign operation. Head-to-head polling shows him running within the margin of error against Hillary Clinton.

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TOPICS: Cheese, Moose, Sister
KEYWORDS: boehner; cruz
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To: reaganaut1

It’s usually a good rule when assessing someone’s character to consider the character of his enemies.


21 posted on 04/29/2016 6:29:53 AM PDT by fwdude
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To: reaganaut1

We get it. The NR hates Trump.


22 posted on 04/29/2016 6:36:19 AM PDT by samtheman (Trump For America.)
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To: reaganaut1

Poor John, he was drunk again. He always says stupid shit when he drinks...


23 posted on 04/29/2016 6:36:26 AM PDT by ManHunter (You can run, but you'll only die tired... Army snipers: Reach out and touch someone)
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To: katana
Don't forget his love for Mrs Lucifer, either...

How this lover of Obama, Pelosi and Reid could attack a man in the other chamber who he never worked with is beyond me. What a disgusting scumbag.

24 posted on 04/29/2016 6:36:40 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: reaganaut1

Cruz doesn’t drink and play golf. Not a good fit for Boner, who values backslapping pals (even if Marxist) over principles.


25 posted on 04/29/2016 6:37:36 AM PDT by BlueStateRightist (Government is best which governs least.)
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To: reaganaut1
Was boehner drunk at the time?

He does not understand why he was kicked out of office still...

A little bitter, I think

26 posted on 04/29/2016 6:38:03 AM PDT by Mr. K (Trump / ???)
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To: fwdude
Close your eyes and imagine if John Boehner had call Donald Trump Lucifer

How would the National Review would have written this story.

27 posted on 04/29/2016 6:38:26 AM PDT by scooby321
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To: reaganaut1

More idiocy from National Review.


28 posted on 04/29/2016 6:40:07 AM PDT by jpsb (Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied. Otto von Bismark)
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To: KansasGirl

True conservatives vote their principles, others do not.


29 posted on 04/29/2016 6:42:59 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: reaganaut1

I thought RINO Boehner sold his soul to the devil...democrats from the day he took office. More so as Speaker of the House.


30 posted on 04/29/2016 6:43:47 AM PDT by GailA (any politician that won't keep his word to Veterans/Military won't keep them to You!)
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To: sauropod

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31 posted on 04/29/2016 6:47:51 AM PDT by sauropod (Beware the fury of a patient man.)
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To: reaganaut1

I support Cruz, also- and I found Boehner’s to be a ringing endorsement!


32 posted on 04/29/2016 6:49:18 AM PDT by TexasBarak (I aim to misbehave!)
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To: reaganaut1
Ted Cruz is a constitutional conservative dedicated to reducing the outsized federal government to its proper size and functions, and to restoring to the states and the people as much freedom as possible.

The problem is we aren't electing the idealogue in chief.

The President needs the political skills to move his agenda and that's hard to do when even your own party hates you.

33 posted on 04/29/2016 6:51:00 AM PDT by semimojo
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To: KansasGirl
Why some conservatives deserted Cruz, the real anti-establishment outsider, in favor of Trump is really beyond me! It really makes no sense.

Most politicians are like dung beetles, living off the feces from elephants, such as Trump or Obama. We've all learned over the years that when a DC politician starts talking about "what's good for the country", it's a clear signal to put your hand over your wallet.

34 posted on 04/29/2016 6:56:06 AM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Mississippi! My vote went to Cruz.)
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To: Fai Mao

Sorry, can’t pull videos at my office.


35 posted on 04/29/2016 6:57:23 AM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Mississippi! My vote went to Cruz.)
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To: reaganaut1
Just saw Ted Cruz saying he doesn't know Boehner, thinks they've only spoken 50 words.

How does that square with this???

http://www.businessinsider.com/ted-cruz-john-boehner-lawyer-2016-4

36 posted on 04/29/2016 7:02:48 AM PDT by Rational Thought
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To: Night Hides Not

I saw it on Morning Joe this morning. He said Truman dropped the bomb in ‘44. Just Bobby being Bobby.

“Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl harbor?”


37 posted on 04/29/2016 7:06:24 AM PDT by fungoking (40% share for a TV show is a hit; in the 2016 election it a loss in a landslide, hello Pres Hillary)
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To: reaganaut1

“Lucifer in the flesh” is a memorable phrase.
= = =

Compare that with:

1 John 4:2

Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

And 1 John is NOT John Boehner.


38 posted on 04/29/2016 7:06:40 AM PDT by Scrambler Bob (As always, /s is implicitly assumed. Unless explicitly labled /not s. Saves keystrokes.)
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To: semimojo

“The problem is we aren’t electing the idealogue in chief.

The President needs the political skills to move his agenda and that’s hard to do when even your own party hates you.”

Bingo!

And it helps to be eligible for the office. (Although that doesn’t seem to matter much anymore...)


39 posted on 04/29/2016 7:10:07 AM PDT by LaRueLaDue
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To: KansasGirl
Boehner is everything that is wrong with D.C. It is a badge of honor that he hates Cruz, and he only hates Cruz because Cruz held him and other GOP sellouts accountable! Why some conservatives deserted Cruz, the real anti-establishment outsider, in favor of Trump is really beyond me! It really makes no sense.

I love the “Trump is an outsider” argument. When politicians pour taxpayer money into the trough they always fill their cup, through sweet heart deals, tax abatemens, etc, Trump has been filling his bucket.

40 posted on 04/29/2016 7:10:46 AM PDT by fungoking (40% share for a TV show is a hit; in the 2016 election it a loss in a landslide, hello Pres Hillary)
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