Posted on 06/25/2014 11:03:48 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) on Wednesday said he plans to sue President Obama on behalf of the House over his frequent use of executive actions that Republicans believe are beyond his authority.
During his weekly Capitol press conference, the Speaker accused the president of violating his oath of office by not “faithfully executing the laws of our country.” But Boehner said the lawsuit would not lead to an attempt to remove Obama from office.
“This is not about impeachment,” Boehner said. “This is about his faithfully executing the laws of our country.”
The Speaker would not say what specific executive actions the House would challenge, though Republicans have long complained that Obama has exceeded his authority in the various delays the administration has announced in implementing the Affordable Care Act, as well as the president’s enforcement of immigration laws.
A lawsuit could take years to wind through the courts and outlast the Obama presidency. Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Tuesday called the move “subterfuge,” but Boehner denied it was designed to gin up the Republican base ahead of the November midterm elections.
“This is about defending the institution in which we serve,” he said. “You know, if you look back over the last 235 years of our history, there’s been a movement between the inherent powers of the executive branch and the inherent powers of the legislative branch.
“And what we’ve seen clearly over the last five years is an effort to erode the power of the legislative branch,” the Speaker continued. “I believe the president is not faithfully executing the laws of our country, and on behalf of the institution and the Constitution, standing up and fighting for this is in the best long-term interest of the Congress.”
A Boehner aide said more details on the lawsuit could be made available Wednesday afternoon.
Cristina Marcos contributed.
IT NEEDS TO BE ABOUT IMPEACHMENT AND REMOVAL AND WHATEVER ADDITIONAL & APPROPRIATE ACTION IS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT THIS SCUM BAG PAYS THE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE PAST SIX YEARS OF HELL HE HAS PUT THIS COUNTRY THROUGH. PERIOD.
Frankly, I watched Will calmly talk about Obama as President for years. Always with respect, decorum and in the vein as a discussion-worthy President who may be misdirected or overly liberal in one view or another, but STILL a legitimate President who had the best interests of this country at hand.
Loyal, but not-to-vocal opposition. Token opposition at that, being a twice weekly paid contributor to the Washington Post.
Too late the bandwagon, George. We don’t need you to tell us anything about Obama. We have LIVED it for nigh on SIX YEARS - you have certainly most not!
Any citation(s) to Federlist Papers?
He’ll be out of office before the suit even gets going.
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!! Boehner you’re a worthless sack of crap.
It will be very interesting to see if the administration’s argument rests upon authority derived pursuant to the bankruptcy of 1933.
The only way this could be a positive thing for the country is if they are able to successfully charge him with overstepping his bounds, he ignores the verdict and at that point there is sufficient public and congressional support for an impeachment. Although, this would all need to happen very quickly to have any possibility of happening. If this process was started 3 years ago as it should have been, it would be a completely different story.
Righto. “Boehner did not immediately say which of the president’s recent executive actions he would be challenging in court.” All hat and no cattle.
If he sues over obamas order to DHS not to enforce immigration laws, I’m all for it
“Boehner: House will sue Obama”
Put him on double secret probation as well. That will really scare him.
bmp
Politically, there is no chance for impeachment.
Honestly there is little chance for the suit either, but it makes for good theater.
...Boehner spokesman Michael Steel said further action is necessary because the Senate has not taken up bills passed by the House targeting executive actions. The House has passed a bill expediting court consideration of House resolutions starting lawsuits targeting executive overreach and another mandating that the attorney general notify Congress when the administration decides to take executive action outside of what has been authorized by Congress.
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It’s all Harry’s fault!
Yawn. Another political dog-and-pony show to distract the masses.
This is so absurd! Boehner is looking for a court???
The court of first impression for failing to take care that the laws be faithfully executed IS THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES!!!!
And John Boehner is the Speaker!!!
What a farce.
Start with impeachment of H0lder.
“Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) on Wednesday said he plans to sue President Obama on behalf of the House over his frequent use of executive actions that Republicans believe are beyond his authority.”
I have to admit, Suntan Johnny surprised me with this. I did not expect him to initiate anything like this until Barry’s last day in office.
Another opportunity for Obama to laugh at this worthless excuse for a Republican leader, and another opportunity for Boehner to once again be a public embarrassment to the Republican Party.
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