Conservatives have John Boehner’s back — for now

[mystery-ak]

http://www.politico.com/story/2015/02/conservatives-john-boehners-115501.html?hp=r4_4


Conservatives have John Boehner’s back — for now

By Lauren French

2/25/15 6:45 PM EST

Conservatives say John Boehner is finally doing something right — at least for now.

Some of the same GOP congressmen who begrudgingly reelected Boehner as speaker less than two months ago are praising the Ohio Republican now for his handling of the Department of Homeland Security standoff. The speaker, in their eyes, is holding strong by refusing to entertain a compromise that allows President Barack Obama’s executive actions on immigration.

“John Boehner appears to have listened to the American people and also have listened to those who were doubtful whether we wanted to vote for him or not,” said Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Idaho). “He made us certain promises that he is going to fight on conservative grounds and so far he’s kept them.”

Labrador, a consistent critic of Boehner and founding member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, added: “I hope he continues to keep them.”

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/02/conservatives-john-boehners-115501.html#ixzz3SrTS4zmX

[Longiron]

100 to 1 odds he caves and caves big time. The only thing that will take a little longer are the Freedom caucus of 35 conservatives will not support Bonner. This is what is taking the time he needs 36 LIBS before he caves. Just Watch??????

[alicewonders]

100 to 1 odds he caves and caves big time. The only thing that will take a little longer are the Freedom caucus of 35 conservatives will not support Bonner. This is what is taking the time he needs 36 LIBS before he caves. Just Watch??????

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