Congressional Republicans Don't Buy Own Party's Pelosi Attacks

[babylonsister]

Will GOP attacks on Nancy Pelosi backfire?

By JOHN BRESNAHAN | 5/22/09 4:19 AM EDT


After a one-two punch from Newt Gingrich and Dick Cheney, House Minority Leader John Boehner and other Republican lawmakers worry that their party has overplayed its hand on Nancy Pelosi.

The Republicans’ fear: Gingrich’s call for Pelosi’s ouster has set an unattainable goal, and Cheney’s jabs at her during a speech Thursday will allow Democrats to portray the controversy as a partisan attack by one of the GOP’s most polarizing figures.

“If the story becomes about us and not her, it’s a problem for us,” said a senior Republican lawmaker.

Boehner has been working to cool off other Republicans who want Pelosi’s scalp. He fears that, if Republicans move to call for Pelosi’s ouster — as Gingrich did — before laying out a case for an investigation first, then they will have squandered a major opportunity to cut into Pelosi’s authority.

He’s not the only one worried about going too far, too fast.

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[NRaleighLiberal]

1. I'm sure Politico will find a way to turn this back to a GOP advantage, though.

[babylonsister]

2. Yes, I'm sure you're right.

I don't often cite them because they are so partisan, but I'm happy to read the rethugs are getting nervous.

[NRaleighLiberal]

3. I am glad you posted it. Any time Boner seems poised to cry, it is noteworthy!

:nopity:

[DCKit]

4. Boehner must be back on his meds if he's not willing to go "too far, too fast." n/t