Posted on 01/03/2015 8:08:30 PM PST by smoothsailing
January 3, 2915
By Rob Bluey
In a daring move just days before the next election for House speaker, Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., today offered himself as an alternative to incumbent Speaker John Boehner, the party establishment’s choice.
Boehner, who has served as speaker since 2011, will likely face his first formal challenge from a member of his own party on Tuesday when lawmakers convene for the 114th Congress. The Daily Signal has learned Yoho is one of several Republicans weighing a run for speaker.
“The American people have allowed us to choose who is best suited to lead the House by electing a deep bench of diverse and qualified members,” Yoho said in a Facebook message. “Our Republic is built on choice, and if needed, I would stand up to give our members that option.”
A formal challenge to Boehner sets up different dynamic than two years ago when a dozen conservative lawmakers cast protest votes against the Ohio Republican even though there were no other declared candidates. Now, Yoho gives Republicans an option besides Boehner. .
(Excerpt) Read more at dailysignal.com ...
Crying all over
Buy stock in Kleenex.
Hold the Cool-Aide.
Aye matey, ye shall walk the plank. The crime? Beating me to the POTC reference.
P.S. Why is the rum gone?
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Yet another POTC reference!
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Will the GOP surprise me? I doubt it. Boehner is in again and I am done with the party
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“He is also a Veterinarian.”
Can’t trust someone that don’t like steak.
this FL vet is trained to castrate large animals
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They have a political courage Test - Starts with questions on abortion.
This site is LEFT WING Commie propaganda
It was an ‘illiterate’ joke, you might have to think about it a bit to get it.
Or just do a Rip Van Winkle and sleep til then... :)
How is he as your critter?
But only because of the blue areas of Florida... Most of Florida is suburban and rural. My area went red... and I’m near Tampa... (very libertarian because of the clothing optional resorts).
Thanks, don’t know where I got the 2 terms idea.
Wouldn’t that be “Boehner goes Ka-blooey”? blow up = ka-boom
Yeah, that was the idea. But I mistook article’s author - Rob Bluey - for Yoho, which was the name of the suggested alternative in the article, and rushed make post before somebody beat me to the ‘punny’ punch..
He represents my district, as in congress critter.
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