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…
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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…
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Personal/professional choices - Boehner 9 based upon individual voters' experiences within the Congressman John Boehner (R-OH) recommendations & interactions
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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…
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I wish they'd pulled it off.
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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.
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I am very proud of the 9 that had the courage to recognize that Boehner is part of the problem in DC.
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My husband the CPA had complained about the Social Security payroll tax being cut. The one thing that we needed money in we were given a break on. Now it is going back to pre-cut levels and the American people will see an increase in their paychecks, which at this time will hurt all of…
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I could not believe that technically nothing was really done. Someone had said that it was like "Putting a bandaid on a bullet wound". I believe it was more like that there was no bandaid and someone says, "Spit on it and rub some dirt in it and then it will be grand". WHAT A…
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It appears right along the "tax negotiations" way that inevitably we would see various taxations implemented - although the key monumental negotiation was staying off the "fiscal cliff" no matter what - the Obamacare issues coming up for 2013, even if previously approved, yet remain on a possible negotiating table - most especially with the Obamacare given…
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