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While Boehner—even as Speaker—is not a sacred cow; for a one issue candidate from outside his district to challenge him, is an embarrassment to those of us on the right:

First of all, it is not in any sense Conservative to run on only one issue. Conservatives believe in the heritage of their communities (and I emphasize communities for my second point). The heritage of Southern Ohio is not solely dependent upon whether a particular, Left leaning, organization, is funded, or not. Of course, it is improper for the Federal Government to be funding ideological organizations of any sort. But so too, is it unacceptable to be funding all of the other Unconstitutional programs that we now must live with.

How do we even know that Mr. Lewis can articulate our concerns on all of those other programs? Is one vote, over a two year period, a proper purpose for a candidacy? Does that not sound ridiculous?

Secondly, Boehner represents the people of a particular district. If he is to be opposed, is it not obvious that the candidate should be a constituent? In Britain, this may be acceptable. But it is an implied insult to the citizens of that district—and there is nothing conservative about that.

William Flax

Of course, it is improper for the Federal Government to be funding ideological organizations of any sort. But so too, is it unacceptable to be funding all of the other Unconstitutional programs that we now must live with.

Exactly. But the comprehensive point of view is lost on a great number of the FReepers these days.

"How do we even know that Mr. Lewis can articulate our concerns on all of those other programs?"

If he can, he needs to do so soon.

"Secondly, Boehner represents the people of a particular district."

Excellent point. Lewis is going to have a huge battle convincing the people of Boehner's district that he has been so negligent in representing them, that he deserves to be removed as their Representative by someone who doesn't even live in the district.

If this is the only challenger to Boehner though, I'll take it. I live in California, and Boehner has voted on things I opposed, thus he affects me too. Lewis can make the same claim, in that while he doesn't live in Boehner's district, he has been adversely affected by votes Boehner has taken, and thus he has a right to run against him.

While Boehner—even as Speaker—is not a sacred cow; for a one issue candidate from outside his district to challenge him, is an embarrassment to those of us on the right:

I agree. This guy sounds like a dud. Let's find an across-the-board conservative inside the district to challenge Boner.