It appears House Speaker John Boehner was right - he had no reason to worry about being re-elected to his post this year.
There were certainly rumbles and grumbling after furor that there was no vote on Sandy aid during the fiscal cliff. That prompted some GOP members to speak out with extremely harsh words about Boehner. That anger was quickly defused after Boehner promised a vote would take place on that aid this Friday.
A few republicans chose to at least make a symbolic statement during today's vote: either by not voting for Boehner or nominating someone else. (One member nominated Colin Powell. Yes, non-members can actually serve if they have enough votes.)
Still, with the votes from 220 members, Boehner will again lead the House and the Republican majority.
Read more about some of the drama that has surrounded Boehner lately:
Christie: Boehner wouldn't take my calls
Republicans pledge to back Boehner, reversing earlier outrage
Well how disheartening is this to the citizens of this country? Sheesh! Gonna be the SSDD!!
Well deserved....the bigger of a back stabber you are in this country...the more powerful you become.
The dumb voting someone even dumber how nice ..The republicans vote Boehner their sacrificial lamb because if someone is going down he'll be the first right...And after midterms voters will see Boehner as door sentry holding the door when all republicans are swept from their seats in a reversal of 2010 and you republicans know they deserve it don't they!! And then what's the gran ole tea party gonna do but sit there teary eyed and wonder like Boehner saying why me why me because its their fault,they deserve it don't they!!
Terrible news for the country.
Better the devil you know..... ya know!!
should have booted him- he's not fit to stand up to Obama. he's a brown nose insider. Bad choice
Reelecting G.W made us a laughing stock, Iraq & Afghanistan made us lose our prestige & credibility, midterms showcased our inability to think clearly, the 'Cliff' drama was an embarrassment. But no those up on the Hill simply don't get it.
If I attempt to post more than a line I'm blocked. Somebody at CNN sure doesn't like what I have to say.
The truth you mean @ saywhat? Sure makes you wonder dont it?
What a disaster