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Who will replace Boehner as Speaker as the GOP moves further to the right? (Original Post) AlinPA Nov 2012 OP
Cantor's had a target on his back for years... brooklynite Nov 2012 #1
+1 JustAnotherGen Nov 2012 #2
He is not a fervent enough teabagger to appease the far right. AlinPA Nov 2012 #3
boehner the orangeman blueknight Nov 2012 #4
they're already talking about Ryan ThomThom Nov 2012 #5
No one want to be the Speaker gravity Nov 2012 #6
He has no control over his caucus that is for sure. WI_DEM Nov 2012 #7

blueknight

(2,831 posts)
4. boehner the orangeman
Thu Nov 8, 2012, 10:34 AM
Nov 2012

is a dead man walking, and he doesnt even realize it. that snake cantor has been positioning himself for awhile to kick orangeman to the curb. and it will happen SOON

ThomThom

(1,486 posts)
5. they're already talking about Ryan
Thu Nov 8, 2012, 12:39 PM
Nov 2012

that would be perfect
every time he speaks and obstructs, doesn't allow a vote it will be his voice, his face on the TV
if he gives in to Democrats he will lose that way too the right will hang him
his hope for the Presidency would slip away day by day no matter what he does

gravity

(4,157 posts)
6. No one want to be the Speaker
Thu Nov 8, 2012, 12:43 PM
Nov 2012

You are either going to be blamed for the fiscal cliff or attacked by the rabid Tea Party for compromising.

It is a no win situation.

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