[ScottinVA]

The caucus, Boehner says, has been infiltrated by a cabal that hopes to take the US economy hostage in order to force political concessions from President Obama and Congressional Democrats.

I'm not buying that Boehner actually said that for two reasons: 1) It's an indirect quote.. the writer's paraphrasing of what Boehner actually said; and 2) The publication is the Marxist rag, "The Nation."

[RummyChick]

You are correct. It is paraphrasing with a spin to gain headlines.

But I agree with the assessment given the way Boehner has operated. He is trying to take out the Tea Party.