Iraq tests Boehner’s leadership

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http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/iraq-tests-boehners-leadership-2007-07-11.html

Iraq tests Boehner’s leadership
By Jackie Kucinich and Mike Soraghan
July 11, 2007

Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio) faces a crucial leadership test this month in managing his increasingly frustrated GOP colleagues on the Iraq war while pressing the White House’s case that U.S. forces need more time to complete their mission.

In recent weeks, Senate Republican members have attracted headlines by indicating their concerns with what they see as a clear lack of progress in Iraq. Many on Capitol Hill believe that House GOP members will follow suit this month.

House Republicans have been more united than their Senate counterparts on Iraq.

Only two House GOP members, Reps. Walter Jones (R-N.C.) and Wayne Gilchrest (R-Md.), broke with the president and House GOP leaders by voting for Democratic spending measures this spring that included timetables for troop withdrawals.

Democrats believe, however, that more defections are coming.

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[Olney Blue]

1. You made your bed, now lie in it. You GOP hack.

Where was your leadership when it could have made a difference?

[thereismore]

2. Boehner, I don't like you and I don't care if you have problems. nt