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Originally Posted by finnbow
Boehner's idea of suing Obama is nothing other than throwing red meat to the 'Baggers who have been hollering for impeachment. Boehner knows full well that there are no grounds for impeachment, so he throws out the silly lawsuit idea just to appease the 'Baggers. It's going nowhere.
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Unfortunately it also makes for great campaign rhetoric. Consider a campaign statement, "we are trying (or try) to stop a runaway presidency." Lot more people than just the baggers will fall for a remark like that unfortunately. Obama's comment can be used similar to Bush's "Mission Accomplished"
Not very many people really know how laws are made. Remember the saying "Laws are Like Sausages. Better Not to See Them Being Made". Most people have stayed away I think. So a term "do nothing congress" has limited impact on the public, especially since Congress is below the 10% approval anyway.