Posted on 10/08/2015 6:25:48 PM PDT by VictoryGal
Having Talked to several senior aides on Capitol Hill (along with Chris Stirewalt and his sources on the Hill tied to the leadership) here is the picture that is beginning to form.
Speaker John Boehner has agreed to stay on as Speaker--not just until the Caucus nominates someone --but, until that person can confirm 218 votes on the House floor (needed to take the Speaker’s gavel). Short of that – Boehner will stay on for the rest of this Congress and steer legislation that is pending.
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
He does not want to miss the smoke breaks with his friend in the White House.
“So he quit. But, when he can’t get his chosen successor, he un-quit?”
Yep, those who OWN him have spoken.
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