Boehner Survives Biggest Revolt Since Civil War, Then Exacts Revenge

 

Boehner Survives Biggest Revolt Since Civil War, Then Exacts Revenge House Speaker John Boehner was re-elected Tuesday, but not before a splinter group of Republicans led the largest rebellion against an incumbent speaker since the Civil War, the Washington Post reports. Speaker Boehner prevailed with 216 votes – 11 more than necessary – but he lost 24 Republicans. After the vote, Politico reports, Boehner immediately took revenge, kicking two of the Republican no votes off of the powerful House Rules Committee. Special: 5 Shocking Reasons the Dow Will Hit 60,000 NBC: Terrorists Kill 11 in Attack on French Mag at Center of Mohammed Cartoons ABC: Why Yesterday Was the Best Day Ever to Watch Biden Being Biden WaPo: New Technology Puts Data on Your Car Windshield Politico: Obama's Year of the Veto Sponsor: Flu Epidemic Hits US — What You Need to Know About Flu Shots   You received this Reagan Reports for America email because you subscribed to it or someone forwarded it to you. Recommend Reagan Reports for America to a friend or unsubscribe from our list. We respect your right to privacy. View our policy. This email was sent by: Reagan Reports for America 219 East Dunklin Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 USA reaganreports.com