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How John Boehner could stay Speaker
The Hill ^
| 10/06/2015
| Scott Wong
Posted on 10/06/2015 3:27:25 PM PDT by GIdget2004
Speaker John Boehner, who plans to leave office a day before Halloween, told a group of Republican colleagues last week he had an awful nightmare.
I had this terrible nightmare last night that I was trying to get out and I couldnt get out, the Ohio Republican joked, according to one of his longtime friends, Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.). And a hand came reaching, pulling me.  But Boehners nightmare could become reality if House Republicans fail to rally around their nominee for Speaker in a floor vote set for Oct. 29.
Boehners deputy, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), is expected to win the nomination in a closed-door vote on Thursday. But if he cant reach 218 votes in the formal floor vote, additional rounds of voting will be held.
And if no other GOP candidate for Speaker can secure 218, Boehner would not resign his post as Speaker.
If you dont put up 218, Boehner stays Speaker, Cole explained, because his resignation doesnt take effect until theres a new Speaker.
Theyve checked with the parliamentarian about that. ... We will not be without a Speaker."
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To: GIdget2004
Time To Quit Drinking Too You Alcoholic Idiot!!!
Boehner IS The Best Alcoholic On Capitol Hill!
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Hes also a closet chain-smoker, fond of the Barclays brand, rumored to be able to suck half a pack down in a matter of minutes if given a proper recess.
The son of a bar owner, Boehner worked alongside his father mopping the floors at Andys Café when he was in elementary school. Perhaps thats where he first developed his taste for booze, but today, Congressman Boehner resembles a modern day Dean Martin of sorts, even leading a social life the legendary crooner would envy.
Hes made a name for himself with his legendary late-night parties which he first began throwing at the 1996 Republican National Convention. Nicknamed the Best Little Warehouse party, Boehner, (along with Bruce Gates, a tax lobbyist with Washington Council Ernst & Young and head of Mr. Boehners Freedom Project PAC and prominent lobbyist Henry Gandy) are known for throwing a party at the RNC that runs multiple days, often lasts until dawn and exceeds $100,000.
When Boehner replaced Tom Delay and was elected as Majority Leader back in 2006, disclosure reports filed with the FEC show that Boehner (or his representatives), spent $1,465 at the classy liquor store Schneiders of Capitol Hill on February 3rd, the very next day after he was elected as leader. Clearly a celebration was in order. The bill was paid by Boehners slush fund, errr leadership PAC, The Freedom Project.
At the Convention, Boehner gave two awkward, drunken speeches that were embarrassing, somewhat uncomfortable, and confusing at best for those in attendance. The man could not pronounce a name if his life depended on it.(Click For More)
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Boehners drinking problem ignored by the mainstream media received a bit of coverage on a Washington, D.C. blog earlier this year.
Those who know Boehner best say he does tip more than a few from time to time and some of his drunken binges are poorly-kept secrets on Capitol Hill, the blog, Capitol Hill Blue noted. Each day, the email to Capitol Hill Blue is filled with stories about Boehners after-hours partying exploits.
During a trip to Washington, D.C. earlier this year, FITS heard many of these stories
with specific references to the Capitol Hill Club.
Boehner isnt just a drunk, either, hes allegedly an inveterate skirt-chaser whos had numerous affairs, according to Down With Tyranny, another Washington, D.C. blog. In fact one lawmaker told us on our recent Washington trip that Boehner married since 1973 was forced to narrow his number of regular lobbyist lovers from three down to one when it became evident he was in line to become Speaker in 2010.(Click To read More)
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JOHN BOEHNER: The Very Best DemocRAT Speaker Ever!
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posted on
10/06/2015 3:30:24 PM PDT
by
Fiddlstix
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To: GIdget2004
There is only ONE nightmare in this whole situation and that would be if he STAYED!!!!!!!!!!!
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posted on
10/06/2015 3:33:31 PM PDT
by
HarleyLady27
(I have such happy days, and hope you do too!!!)
To: HarleyLady27
He will be replaced with the same type. Count on it.
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posted on
10/06/2015 3:42:06 PM PDT
by
stephenjohnbanker
(My Batting Average( 1,000) (GOPe is that easy to read))
To: HarleyLady27
That, and President Zero staying after his due date, are two thoughts I don’t even want to entertain. Ugh!!! Where’s that can of Raid?
To: GIdget2004
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posted on
10/06/2015 3:45:40 PM PDT
by
Yo-Yo
(Is the /Sarc tag necessary?)
To: GIdget2004
I had this terrible nightmare last night that I was trying to get out and I couldnt get out, No John, that is OUR nightmare.
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posted on
10/06/2015 3:50:41 PM PDT
by
Fledermaus
(To hell with the Republican Party. I'm done with them. If I want a Lib Dem I'd vote for one.)
To: HarleyLady27
No worries. I have it on good authority and the author of this piece, Scott, is usually Wong! (With sincere apologies to all multiculturalists everywhere)
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posted on
10/06/2015 3:51:25 PM PDT
by
Jagman
To: lee martell
Its going to take more than Raid....after this present mess leaves the White House, it will need to be re-built!!!
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posted on
10/06/2015 3:53:44 PM PDT
by
HarleyLady27
(I have such happy days, and hope you do too!!!)
To: Fiddlstix
Theyve checked with the parliamentarian about that. ... We will not be without a Speaker."Been without a speaker for years.
To: Fiddlstix
Shame! And damn Shame on Congress creeps on voting for a drunk to lead the HOR. Shame! Why in this world can they not vote for a leader with demonstrated integrity, who can articulate and communicate sound principles of conservatism? If not now, when??????
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posted on
10/06/2015 4:00:28 PM PDT
by
nfldgirl
To: Fiddlstix
We the taxpayer pay for these degenerates “life style!”
To: GIdget2004
Moronic, traitorous alcoholic crybaby.
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posted on
10/06/2015 4:34:17 PM PDT
by
ZULU
(Mt. McKinley is the tallest mountain in N. America. Denali is Aleut for "scam artist.")
To: The_Media_never_lie
You Got That Right!! It’s Disgusting!
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posted on
10/06/2015 4:41:20 PM PDT
by
Fiddlstix
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To: nfldgirl
I understand your question is rhetorical and you are right!
Shame!!! Shame On All Of Them!!
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posted on
10/06/2015 4:43:17 PM PDT
by
Fiddlstix
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To: AEMILIUS PAULUS
Yes! We Do And I’m sick and tired of it!
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posted on
10/06/2015 4:44:05 PM PDT
by
Fiddlstix
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To: GIdget2004
"'And a hand came reaching, pulling me.  But Boehners nightmare ...." Make that OUR nightmare.
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posted on
10/06/2015 5:07:11 PM PDT
by
SharpRightTurn
(White, black, and red all over--America's affirmative action, metrosexual president.)
To: GIdget2004
“And if no other GOP candidate for Speaker can secure 218, Boehner would not resign his post as Speaker.”
Not so fast, Johnny Boy. I don’t think Mark Meadows has pulled his Vacate the Chair motion. If no one gets the requisite number of votes and you threaten to stay, do you really think you’re going to survive that?
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posted on
10/06/2015 5:10:18 PM PDT
by
SharpRightTurn
(White, black, and red all over--America's affirmative action, metrosexual president.)
To: GIdget2004
Looks like someones intend to split the vote
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posted on
10/06/2015 5:31:09 PM PDT
by
combat_boots
(The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto!)
To: The_Media_never_lie
They are afraid of the trend of candidates discussed; McCarthy, Chaffets, Gowdy.
Each baby-step to the right makes them long to keep Boehner.
I long for his tearful goodbye!
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posted on
10/06/2015 9:49:35 PM PDT
by
Bshaw
(A nefarious deceit is upon us all!)
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