"Its time for the "demoralize their base" agenda from the NYT."
It's possible that's what this is. The attributions, except for the anonymous ones, could have been pulled from any where.
It could be Boehner's office though.
The New York Times is not a credible news source any longer, especially releasing news reports supposedly attributed to the GOP.
"Its time for the "demoralize their base" agenda from the NYT."
That's exactly what this is. The NYT wants you to stay home.