John Boehner

Obama's Friends and Foes in Congress

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - June 19, 2009

The president's bold agenda faces cheers—and jeers—from Capitol Hill. more >>

GOP Irked With Barney Frank's Slap at Boehner Over Geithner

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - March 20, 2009

The GOP is mad about Barney Frank's slap at House Minority Leader John Boehner. more >>

Boehner: Card Check Is About Union Lobbying Interests, Not Workers' Rights

By John Boehner - Opinion - February 9, 2009

Card check is about union special interests, not workers' rights, says John Boehner. more >>

Winners and Losers in the Massive $825 Billion Stimulus Proposed by House Democrats

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - January 15, 2009

Much of the cash would go toward infrastructure, education, energy, and healthcare, but not defense. more >>

How Congress and Candidates Would Create Jobs

By Liz Wolgemuth - The Inside Job - October 15, 2008

Obama, McCain, Pelosi, and Boehner all have plans for job creation. more >>

Not So Fast on the Deal, House GOP Says Make Wall Street Pay

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 25, 2008

House Republicans aren't ready to cry "uncle" and give in to President Bush's $700 cash bailout of Wall Street. more >>

Jeb Bush for President?

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 10, 2008

Minority Leader Boehner wouldn't be surprised if Jeb was back in public service. more >>

Back From Recess, Congress Is Under Pressure to Act on Energy, Economy

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - September 5, 2008

But in the shadow of the presidential campaign, compromises could be elusive. more >>

GOP Angered By "Elitist" Attacks On Sarah Palin

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 1, 2008

And says the Palin choice reinforces McCain's reform message. more >>

House GOP Sees Value in Cooperating With Pelosi

News Desk - April 3, 2008

When Republicans were pushed into the minority in 2006, leaders ignored their Democratic equals, moving instead to fight Speaker Nancy Pelosi on most issues. more >>

NRCC Chief Sticks Up for Rep. Renzi

News Desk - March 3, 2008

Rep. Tom Cole, head of the National Republican Congressional Committee, broke with other leadership members today, notably Minority Leader John Boehner, and refused to call on embattled Rep. Rick Renzi to resign. "He's got every right to do what he thinks," Cole said of Renzi, who is not seeking re-election in Arizona and who's facing an indictment on extortion, money laundering, wire fraud, and other charges. Boehner has strongly suggested that Renzi step down but Cole said instead, "I wish him well." more >>

OutLoud - May 27, 2007

Washington Whispers - May 27, 2007

"F--- you. I know more about this than anyone else in the room. more >>