Boehner to Resign in October

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http://www.politico.com/story/2015/0...october-214056

Now that he doesn't have internal political considerations to weigh, Boehner is certain to push through a government-funding bill next week that funds Planned Parenthood and keeps the government open.

“I have been doing this for 27 years, and this is the most selfless act that I have ever seen,” said Rep. Lynn Westmoreland, a George Republican who is close with both Boehner and McCarthy. Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas), a former member of leadership who has clashed with Boehner, also called the Ohio Republican’s move “one of the selfless acts I’ve seen in politics.”

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I think I'm leaning towards this interpretation--with a little less hype, the selflessness must be tempered by recognizing the attraction of a cozy retirement from a stressful job, as well as going out doing a Good Thing. But if he's spared us a shutdown fight over Planned Parenthood, that's good for everyone--not least the Republicans, of course....