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29. It May be Someone Further to the Right,

Sun Dec 23, 2012, 01:14 AM

Dec 2012

but that's not necessarily all bad.

One of the reasons Boehner couldn't sell anything to his own party is because is not universally trusted by the GOP caucus and is seen by some as a RINO. However, based on the last four years, Boehner actually seems to be a pretty good negotiator.

His replacement, if there is one, is likely to attract more loyalty within the GOP but be less skilled in the arts of politics and negotiation. Which could actually mean a better outcome for the Democrats.

The initial reaction of the new leader may be to "stand strong" and let sequestration kick in, but its unpopularity will be immediate and will grow over time. At some point the GOP will have to fold and make a deal of some kind. Those are not usually a strong set of conditions to enter a negotiation. I just hope it's before the economy actually returns to recession.

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Plan Uncovered to Topple Boehner [View all] babylonsister Dec 2012 OP

But who will replace him? I'm not thinking it would be anyone more to left libdem4life Dec 2012 #1

My thoughts too. Eric Cantor is waiting in the wings or Cleita Dec 2012 #2

He has been lurking near by lately, seems. libdem4life Dec 2012 #5

Cmon...you know who the replacement will be. jaysunb Dec 2012 #6

"Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look..." Ikonoklast Dec 2012 #10

Love that line jaysunb Dec 2012 #14

Satan's understudy libodem Dec 2012 #11

Amen.....nt jaysunb Dec 2012 #15

Well, he's got to have something to make up for the stupidity. nt Confusious Dec 2012 #17

yep libodem Dec 2012 #24

I REALLY don't like Boehner. toddwv Dec 2012 #37

Fear and loathing libodem Dec 2012 #39

It will be Cantor without a doubt Jack Rabbit Dec 2012 #27

Cantor is worse!!!! SugarShack Dec 2012 #30

Indeed he is, sir Jack Rabbit Dec 2012 #34

Imagine a bagger at the top of the House. Can anyone say Yertle the Turtle? Fridays Child Dec 2012 #3

It would only be someone much worse. nruthie Dec 2012 #4

Agreed dragonlady Dec 2012 #23

It May be Someone Further to the Right, On the Road Dec 2012 #29

Breitbart & News in the same sentence: LOFL! JaneyVee Dec 2012 #7

a toppled boehner.... spanone Dec 2012 #8

That is funny Flatpicker Dec 2012 #9

While I love watching the GOP in such turmoil ... Lone_Star_Dem Dec 2012 #12

Can Cantor Flatpicker Dec 2012 #13

He'll have the support of the Baggers, and the R's in secure seats. Lone_Star_Dem Dec 2012 #19

He's unfeeling libodem Dec 2012 #25

I don't think Cantor could win an election among GOP Causus for speaker position ShadowLiberal Dec 2012 #26

I didn't know that. I guess I missed it. Lone_Star_Dem Dec 2012 #35

paul ryan's name is being tj_crackersnatch Dec 2012 #16

Heh. I like having something to look forward to, in those TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #18

As much as I dislike Boehner drm604 Dec 2012 #20

I don't think it makes a difference whose leading the Republican Party Cleita Dec 2012 #21

Crazier the better nobodyspecial Dec 2012 #22

Speaker Cantor could work in our favor jmowreader Dec 2012 #28

That would be great, and a bit more likely than you indicate. Jim Lane Dec 2012 #38

Since the Constitution doesn't require that the Speaker be a member of the House... Buns_of_Fire Dec 2012 #42

"Debacles of this magnitude are rare. " ProSense Dec 2012 #31

I saw somewhere that the dissents were going to demand a secret ballot Historic NY Dec 2012 #32

Bring out the hankies Boner Politicalboi Dec 2012 #33

The buzz in conservative circles is Paul Ryan as the new speaker. Kablooie Dec 2012 #36

I love it when the long knives come out! backscatter712 Dec 2012 #40

With or without Boehner the ONLY path they have is OUT OF EXISTENCE benld74 Dec 2012 #41

I believe Tom Delay is still on this side of prison bars. gulliver Dec 2012 #43