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Boehner re-elected House speaker (after threatening his caucus)
Human Events ^ | January 3, 2013 | Audrey Hudson

Posted on 01/03/2013 1:36:50 PM PST by Timber Rattler

House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) was reelected on a 220 to 192 vote by his colleagues Thursday despite last minute grumblings that opposition from within his own party would derail the embattled politician as retribution for his leadership on controversial issues including the recent fiscal cliff deal.

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Boehner ran unopposed within his own party, contrary to speculation that House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) might challenge him for the position. Just prior to the vote, Cantor told CNN that Boehner would “absolutely” be reelected. Cantor voted against the fiscal cliff deal, which raised taxes on a majority of Americans, but he voted for Boehner for speaker.

However, Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-Kan.) told Human Events after the vote that “arm twisting” on Boehner’s behalf was “very intense” with threats that Republicans would lose plum committee assignments or campaign donations from the National Republican Congressional Committee if they opposed the speaker’s reelection.

Huelskamp is one of four Republican lawmakers who lost key committee assignments recently for reportedly voting against issues that were important to Boehner.

“The intimidation and pressure was intense, there are a lot of people that wanted to vote no and today, the last call, the last twisting of arms, convinced them not to do that,” Huelskamp said.

“And certainly my vote was one of no confidence. I want conservative leadership, and that has not been provided by the speaker,” Huelskamp said.

Asked specifically who was intimidated to cast their votes for Boehner, Huelskamp declined to name names.

Huelskamp did add that one freshman lawmaker was called prior to the vote and told their committee seat was “probably gone if you vote your conscience.”

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: boehner; gop; house; speaker
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Gangster government, GOP-E style.
1 posted on 01/03/2013 1:36:57 PM PST by Timber Rattler
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To: Timber Rattler
Color me infinitely un-shocked.
2 posted on 01/03/2013 1:40:56 PM PST by mykroar (BAD-ANON: One Game At A Time)
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To: Timber Rattler
“The intimidation and pressure was intense, there are a lot of people that wanted to vote no and today, the last call, the last twisting of arms, convinced them not to do that,” Huelskamp said.

...and they fell for it. From Boehner. No wonder Obama goes unchecked. These cowards wilt in front of Caspar Milquetoast.

3 posted on 01/03/2013 1:41:19 PM PST by TADSLOS (I took extra credit at the School of Hard Knocks)
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To: Timber Rattler

There must be more to the allure of the committee chairmanships than a silly gavel to tap. It must have to do with campaign donations. I’m afraid we will never fix the problem considering the lack of information of Republican primary voters and their miserable nominees.


4 posted on 01/03/2013 1:42:17 PM PST by Theodore R. ("Hey, the American people must all be crazy out there!")
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To: Timber Rattler

They learn well from the chicago way.

Gone Galt here. Call me when someone gives a damn.


5 posted on 01/03/2013 1:44:18 PM PST by hadaclueonce (you are paying 12% more for fuel because of Ethanol. Smile big Corn Lobby,)
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To: Timber Rattler

Eric Cantor must have had the boot shoved up his behind. Wouldn’t be surprised if he’s knocked down a peg or two.


6 posted on 01/03/2013 1:44:21 PM PST by Zuben Elgenubi
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To: Timber Rattler

What we need is enough Americans who will stop giving to the RNC and start giving to conservative super-PACs. Then a threat to remove RNC funding wouldn’t have any impact.


7 posted on 01/03/2013 1:44:36 PM PST by ArGee (Reality - what a concept.)
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To: Timber Rattler

I can’t imagine many conservatives being happy with this vote. I also can’t imagine conservatives contributing to the GOP when they have been stabbed in the back so. I know I won’t.


8 posted on 01/03/2013 1:45:14 PM PST by South40 ("Islam has a proud tradition of tolerance." - Barack Hussein Obama - Cairo, Egypt, June 4, 2009.)
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Asked specifically who was intimidated to cast their votes for Boehner, Huelskamp declined to name names.

I'd love to know. These people would be in line for whatever help I could provide after paying my Boehner-McConnell-Zero tax increases.

9 posted on 01/03/2013 1:49:04 PM PST by Colonel_Flagg ("Don't be afraid to see what you see." -- Ronald Reagan)
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To: South40

They don’t have to worry about any campaign donations from me anymore. The “Republican” Party no longer exists. It is now the “Mafia” Party.

They sure took lessons from the Chicago Community Organizer didn’t they.


10 posted on 01/03/2013 1:49:15 PM PST by DaveA37
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To: Timber Rattler

If they were only half as brave as they are against conservatives we would be in a better place.

I for one will never support idiots like King in NY. The guy is a waste of space. All he does is say stupid things in front of the camera, as far as I can tell. Just like Schumer. Must be a NY thing.


11 posted on 01/03/2013 1:52:30 PM PST by ABQHispConservative (Only fake Christians vote or are Democrats.)
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All Hail The Great GOP!


12 posted on 01/03/2013 1:53:35 PM PST by Roccus (POLITICIAN...............a four letter word spelled with ten letters.)
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To: Timber Rattler
“The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which.” ― George Orwell, Animal Farm
13 posted on 01/03/2013 1:53:42 PM PST by Wisconsinlady (The only thing to stop a bad person with a gun, is a good person with a gun.)
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To: Timber Rattler

Anyone really surprised!


14 posted on 01/03/2013 1:56:07 PM PST by svcw (Why is one cell on another planet considered life, and in the womb it is not.)
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Cantor voted against the fiscal cliff deal, which raised taxes on a majority of Americans, but he voted for Boehner for speaker.

Sure he voted against it after he was assured it would pass despite his no vote. Fning weasel

15 posted on 01/03/2013 1:56:51 PM PST by paul51 (11 September 2001 - Never forget)
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“They don’t call it the Stupid Party for nothing.”

Chances that Boehner will be crying at his swearing in ceremony? 95 percent yes he will.


16 posted on 01/03/2013 1:58:18 PM PST by TheConservativeParty
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To: Timber Rattler

This proves the definition of insanity and stupidity.


17 posted on 01/03/2013 1:59:15 PM PST by BubbaBasher ("Liberty will not long survive the total extinction of morals" - Sam Adams)
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To: Timber Rattler

Wow - If they would just deal with the democrats they way they deal with their own caucas, we would not be in as much trouble.


18 posted on 01/03/2013 2:02:31 PM PST by nomobs
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To: Timber Rattler

ball-less wonders.


19 posted on 01/03/2013 2:03:12 PM PST by Chickensoup (Leftist Totalitarian Fascism coming to a country like yours.)
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To: Timber Rattler

Yet before this thread ends, many ‘conservatives’ will tell us why this is good and why Bhoner/GOP style governance it the only choice.

I am more embarrassed by the moment. Until these people are ourged from the movement, we will never purge their gods from DC.

Simple math.


20 posted on 01/03/2013 2:04:45 PM PST by Norm Lenhart
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