Former Speaker John Boehner spotted at Capitol as Kevin McCarthy’s fate hangs in the balance

[mystery-ak]

Former Speaker John Boehner spotted at Capitol as Kevin McCarthy’s fate hangs in the balance
December 1, 2022 | Chris Donaldson

The chances of current Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy assuming the gavel from Nancy Pelosi when the new GOP minority officially takes over are hanging in the balance amid opposition from some lawmakers, and in another plot twist, former Speaker of the House John Boehner was sighted at the Capitol on Wednesday.

McCarthy has yet to secure the 218 votes necessary to become the next Speaker, casting doubt on whether he will be the one who leads House Republicans who narrowly retook the lower chamber despite expectations of a “red wave” that would sweep out power-abusing Democrats and usher in a new era of conservative dominance, a disappointing result despite the deep unpopularity of President Joe Biden and his policies that left many laying the blame on his uninspiring leadership style and failure to capitalize despite a historically favorable political environment.

With McCarthy having trouble closing the deal, the Boehner spotting led to speculation that the Ohio Republican who held the speakership from 2011 to 2015 could end up with the job again when the 118th Congress begins its work.

With the U.S. Constitution being vague about whether the Speaker of House has to actually be a sitting member of Congress, some asked why not Boehner?

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[libertybele]

Former Speaker John Boehner spotted at Capitol as Kevin McCarthy’s fate hangs in the balance
December 1, 2022 | Chris Donaldson

The chances of current Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy assuming the gavel from Nancy Pelosi when the new GOP minority officially takes over are hanging in the balance amid opposition from some lawmakers, and in another plot twist, former Speaker of the House John Boehner was sighted at the Capitol on Wednesday.

McCarthy has yet to secure the 218 votes necessary to become the next Speaker, casting doubt on whether he will be the one who leads House Republicans who narrowly retook the lower chamber despite expectations of a “red wave” that would sweep out power-abusing Democrats and usher in a new era of conservative dominance, a disappointing result despite the deep unpopularity of President Joe Biden and his policies that left many laying the blame on his uninspiring leadership style and failure to capitalize despite a historically favorable political environment.

With McCarthy having trouble closing the deal, the Boehner spotting led to speculation that the Ohio Republican who held the speakership from 2011 to 2015 could end up with the job again when the 118th Congress begins its work.

With the U.S. Constitution being vague about whether the Speaker of House has to actually be a sitting member of Congress, some asked why not Boehner?

more
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2022/12/01/former-speaker-john-boehner-spotted-at-capitol-as-kevin-mccarthys-fate-hangs-in-the-balance-1313536/

OMG!!!  When is this political nightmare going to end???  Evil keeps prevailing.  I can't think of anyone worse than Boehner, other than maybe Ryan.

[Texas Yellow Rose]

OMG!!!  When is this political nightmare going to end???  Evil keeps prevailing.  I can't think of anyone worse than Boehner, other than maybe Ryan.

Nightmare is right.  Go home Boehner!

[Right_in_Virginia]

With McCarthy having trouble closing the deal, the Boehner spotting led to speculation that the Ohio Republican who held the speakership from 2011 to 2015 could end up with the job again when the 118th Congress begins its work.

Pure speculation, based on nothing.  If they are tying to bring back someone, I see the GOP pulling in the former Whip and House Majority Leader, Eric Cantor before Boehner.  But, this, too, is moot.  I don't expect McCarthy to let go of his shot at the Speakership.

Boehner is probably assisting with negotiations (and threats).

[catfish1957]

The GOP is nothng but democratic Lite.

[christian]

As i have said for many years, of the globalist of BOTH sides, there is no a difference the thinkness of a sheet of paper between them.Except those fishing for gullible fools, demanding democrats sole rule is better than both parties being forced to horse trade over legislation.  There are the stupid beyond belief.