Boehner to Resign in October

[donquixote99]

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.”

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/0...#ixzz3mlNE0dHR

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....

[djv8ga]

Originally Posted by finnbow

... at herding dyspeptic cats.

McCarthy won't last.

[Ike Bana]

Originally Posted by 4-2-7

Good he totally sucked...

No doubt sick of dealing with the likes of you, 5 below.

Originally Posted by 4-2-7

So who is stepping up?

Who gives a shit.

[Boreas]

As soon as I heard the news, Hensarling's name ran through my brain. Not something you'd really want first thing in the morning.

[Rajoo]

Rep. Paul Ryan says he does not want House speakership

Smart guy.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/...0RP1MS20150925

[4-2-7]

So who has a government job? Sucking up taxes that isn't needed. Could it be he doesn't want to be head of the shutdown?

[Tom Joad]

So Boner who was once considered far right as one of Gingrich's gang of seven that gave us the "Contract on America" has now been run out of Dodge for being a RINO. That shows you just how far to the right the Republican Party has moved.

[finnbow]

Originally Posted by 4-2-7

So who has a government job? Sucking up taxes that isn't needed. ?

Louie Gohmert, Ted Cruz, Pete Sessions, Steve Scalise, Dan Burton, Mike Pence, Joe Wilson, Mike Lee .......

[mpholland]

Originally Posted by Tom Joad

So Boner who was once considered far right as one of Gingrich's gang of seven that gave us the "Contract on America" has now been run out of Dodge for being a RINO. That shows you just how far to the right the Republican Party has moved.

Good thing for them the world was proved not to be flat.

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by finnbow

Louie Gohmert, Ted Cruz, Pete Sessions, Steve Scalise, Dan Burton, Mike Pence, Joe Wilson, Mike Lee .......

Bam!

I'm hoping this guy gets the nod.