We get a new Congress starting today, and they’ve begun with an immediate display of buffoonery. Everyone knows that John Boehner isn’t any good at his job of being Speaker of the House, but having a couple dozen members of his own party vote against him keeping the gavel isn’t a remotely interesting development.
Yes, I know that congressmembers did not used to vote against their own leadership. In fact, between 1946 and 1996, it never happened once. But these votes are only compelling if there is ever any real doubt about the outcome.
Some people may want to know what the final tally means for Boehner’s ability to lead. Those people make me laugh. John Boehner couldn’t lead this caucus of lunatics out of a paper lunch bag. If you didn’t already know that, you might be one of the jackass idiots who just voted for a Republican congressional candidate in November.
How did you get through that without writing “fuck”?
You’re a better man than I am.
That word was heavily implied.
How did the Democrats vote? Curious since there has been a few lately who voted against Pelosi.
It is pretty clear that theatrics still trumps governance in the 114th Congress irrespective of majority. Unsurprising perhaps but still news; not your parent’s GOP.
Who’s to say these two dozen won’t cause other ructions or be unexpectedly in play on other votes? We’ll see.
Short version:
Perhaps one of the jackass idiots who voted Republican and in favor of a minimum wage referendum.
‘Serious question’, to quote you: What would a Republican Speaker who was good at his job have achieved by now?
“Everyone knows that John Boehner isn’t any good at his job of being Speaker of the House …”
No, he’s very good at it, considering what he’s got to work with. That’s why he’s still speaker.
Not surprisingly, I agree with my own comment. However, I now have more evidence to support my point. Boehner is a very good majority leader, and what he’s doing here should be given the closest attention:
http://www.politico.com/story/2015/01/boehner-allies-out-for-revenge-114007.html#ixzz3O6K4332w
How good?:
Not a terrific start, frankly.
I had a qualifier in there” “considering what he’s got to work with”.
Seriously. Who do you think would do better with that zoo? And clearly Boehner has the full confidence of the high muckedy-mucks of the Republican Party.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not remotely an admirer or even a sympathizer of Boehner, I’m just trying to tell the truth as I see it.