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Florida Republican Steps Forward as Alternative to Boehner for Speaker
The Daily Signal ^ | Rob Bluey

Posted on 01/03/2015 8:08:30 PM PST by smoothsailing

January 3, 2915

Florida Republican Steps Forward as Alternative to Boehner for Speaker

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 ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: Florida; US: Ohio
KEYWORDS: 114th; dailysignal; facebook; florida; heritagefoundation; johnboehner; memebuilding; ohio; robbluey; speakerjohnboehner; tedyoho
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1 posted on 01/03/2015 8:08:30 PM PST by smoothsailing
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To: smoothsailing
January 3, 2915

Gawd Amitey!?

You mean we have to put up with this ass till 2915.... just shoot me....

2 posted on 01/03/2015 8:12:18 PM PST by Bobalu (Please excuse the crudity of this model. I didn't have time to build it to scale or paint it.)
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To: smoothsailing

I tried.
I really did.
But I could not resist.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A19q7rysLs
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Yo Ho, Yo Ho, a pirate’s life for me.


3 posted on 01/03/2015 8:15:44 PM PST by Repeal The 17th (We have met the enemy, and he is us.)
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To: Bobalu

LOL, I’ve been stuck in 2014 and was really trying hard to post this as 2015. Man, did I overshoot! B^)


4 posted on 01/03/2015 8:20:37 PM PST by smoothsailing
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To: Bobalu

The breaking news is that the year is 2915. That really is breaking news.

For everyone reading this who took a long nap this afternoon and just woke up, relax it’s still 2015.:-)


5 posted on 01/03/2015 8:20:43 PM PST by Eric Blair 2084 (I don't always drink beer, but when I do, I prefer to drink a bunch of them. Stay thirsty my FRiends)
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To: Bobalu

It’s amazing what kind of eternity one can accomplish with unlimited taxpayer funded supplies of Botox and a deal with the Devil.

Just ask Pelosi.


6 posted on 01/03/2015 8:21:12 PM PST by INVAR ("Fart for liberty, fart for freedom and fart proudly!" - Benjamin Franklin)
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To: Repeal The 17th

ARRR, MATEY!!! B^)


7 posted on 01/03/2015 8:22:34 PM PST by smoothsailing
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To: smoothsailing

Oh please. None of this will amount to anything. 2 dozen GOPers may oppose him, but the Boner will still stand erect inside the chamber come Jan 6th.


8 posted on 01/03/2015 8:23:37 PM PST by montag813
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To: smoothsailing

Here is how the guy has voted:

https://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/137622/ted-yoho

He is also a Veterinarian.


9 posted on 01/03/2015 8:24:59 PM PST by Revel
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To: smoothsailing

I sure hope we don’t see several throw their hats in the ring now and split the opposition


10 posted on 01/03/2015 8:27:07 PM PST by GeronL
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To: montag813

I guess the real question may be how many Democrat votes will Boehner need, and will Pelosi provide them.


11 posted on 01/03/2015 8:27:24 PM PST by smoothsailing
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To: smoothsailing

12 posted on 01/03/2015 8:27:33 PM PST by Bobalu (Please excuse the crudity of this model. I didn't have time to build it to scale or paint it.)
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To: Bobalu

That creature on the wing is trying to bring the plane down. Panic!!


13 posted on 01/03/2015 8:31:20 PM PST by House Atreides
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To: montag813

“Oh please. None of this will amount to anything. 2 dozen GOPers may oppose him, but the Boner will still stand erect inside the chamber come Jan 6th.”
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Possibly, maybe even likely, but let me tell you ... DEFEATISM is not a desirable attribute for a constitutional conservative to be afflicted with.


14 posted on 01/03/2015 8:35:02 PM PST by House Atreides
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To: House Atreides; Bobalu

Note that the creature is on the plane’s *LEFT* wing.


15 posted on 01/03/2015 8:38:07 PM PST by shibumi ("Walk through the fire - Fly through the smoke")
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To: GeronL
I sure hope we don’t see several throw their hats in the ring now and split the opposition

They should all put themselves in and then vote for themselves.

16 posted on 01/03/2015 8:39:30 PM PST by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves Month")
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To: GeronL

Agreed, everyone needs to rally to one candidate, otherwise Boehner remains in place.


17 posted on 01/03/2015 8:41:07 PM PST by smoothsailing
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To: Bobalu

LOL!


18 posted on 01/03/2015 8:42:07 PM PST by smoothsailing
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To: montag813

Isn’t there some other way Boehner’s downfall can be engineered? I am thinking perhaps some ethics filings or something. Gingrich spent years going after Speaker of the House Jim Wright, and he eventually succeeded.


19 posted on 01/03/2015 8:43:29 PM PST by Menthops (If you are reading this..... the GOPe hates you!)
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To: Repeal The 17th

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkVG1StqOzQ
This is the Yoho video everyone needs to see. His “Pigs” campaign ad.

I believe he has term-limited himself and this is his last term.


20 posted on 01/03/2015 8:47:15 PM PST by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat Party!)
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