Category Archives: Boehner 9

I praise God for the freedom to vote.   In a free society there should always be freedom for civil dissent.  I thank God for different viewpoints. The problem for me is not the lack of votes for Boehner but the potential for the lack of civility that some have shown.  As I am from Kansas, I am sorely…

It was a very minor protest vote.  It would have been a much bigger deal and would have had more of an impact if some of the ones who voted against the Fiscal Cliff Bill also voted again Speaker Boehner.

I think it takes bravery to stand up against leadership and express such an opinion. I was in hopes of a change in leadership myself. I think Boehner has been weakened and his leadership has been and negotiating has not been nearly strong enough. These nine members, willing to take a stand, have my respect…

It is obvious that there are Congressmen who are not happy with the way Speaker of the House Boehner has been  working  with the administration.  If someone disagrees they have a right to vote for another person. I would hope that House Republicans come  together and be a "united force" to stand up for what…

Personal/professional choices - Boehner 9 based upon individual voters' experiences within the Congressman John Boehner (R-OH) recommendations & interactions

I think they are strong, principled individuals who are tired of rolling over and playing dead!  I am extremely disappointed that our SC delegation, which has appeared so strong and conservative so many times, chose not to continue to be so today.  Boehner has been a terrible Speaker and he needed to be replaced!  If…

I wish they'd pulled it off.

I have not seen the list of those who voted against the current Speaker of the House.  However, I imagine they were the conservatives who were upset that he agreed to raise taxes, something Republicans have promised not to do.

I am very proud of the 9 that had the courage to recognize that Boehner is part of the problem in DC.