Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Boehner Establishment retaliates against conservative defectors

Here are the only 25 Representatives who dared to vote against Boehner's establishment reign and his incessant Obama lapdogery:
Justin Amash (MI)
Rod Blum (IA)
Dave Brat (VA)
Jim Bridenstine (OK)
Curt Clawson (FL)
Scott DesJarlais (TN)
Jeff Duncan (SC)
Chris Gibson (NY)
Louie Gohmert (TX)
Paul Gosar (AZ)
Scott Garrett (NJ)
Tim Huelskamp (KS)
Walter Jones (NC)
Steve King (IA)
Thomas Massie (KY)
Mark Meadows (NC)
Richard Nugent (FL)
Gary Palmer (AL)
Bill Posey (FL)
Scott Rigel (VA)
Marlin Stutzman (IN)
Randy Weber (TX)
Daniel Webster (FL)
Ted Yoho (FL)
Brian Babin (TX) (voted present)
And for that mere expression of conviction as a freely elected official on behalf of their constituency, the Establishment immediately retaliates...
TheHill: Multiple House Republicans are facing apparent retribution for declining to support John Boehner's (R-Ohio) reelection as Speaker.

Florida Republican Reps. Dan Webster and Richard Nugent have lost their spots on the House Rules Committee. A spokesman for the panel confirmed Webster and Nugent’s departures but didn’t elaborate on the circumstances.

The powerful committee controls how legislation is considered on the floor, with members appointed by the Speaker. ...

One of the defectors was Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas), who says he’s already suffering retribution.

Weber, who voted for Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) for Speaker, was originally slated to be the sponsor of a noncontroversial Science, Space and Technology Committee bill that reached the House floor this week. The measure establishes a Department of Energy research program on low-dose radiation.

Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Ill.) is now the sponsor of the bill, which was introduced Tuesday.

“The congressman was supposed to introduce the Low-Dose Radiation Research Act,” Weber spokeswoman Courtney Weaver said in an email.
Only those in lockstep with the Progressive Republicans need apply to party positions and legislative sponsorship. All others can sit in the corner and await expulsion come reelection time. This is your new Republican Party? If so, then we need a new one.

Related links: Boehner Already Retaliating Against Dissenters?
Boehner KICKS dissenters off Rules Committee; Gohmert promises NASTY FIGHT in response

ADDENDUM: From Levin, first on Tuesday
25 true Conservatives dared to stand up and encourage their colleagues to deny John Boehner a first round positive vote for Speaker of the House. Dozens of other conservatives didn't have the guts to stand up. Boehner is now more angry at those who voted against him than angry at President Obama for his unconstitutional acts. Hours after Boehner was elected his allies were already out for revenge, ousting some from their committee posts. The system is badly broken; this is why people are rejecting both parties. The lack of leadership in Congress has allowed Democrats to destroy healthcare by funding Obamacare, and Americans are now paying for it. Also, there are now 21,000 regulations so far under Obama and nobody in Washington will do anything about this disaster. This is the exact reason we need Article V.
Related links: Boehner takes revenge
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Will Speaker Boehner Punish Dissidents?
Under Obama: Federal Debt Up $84,266 Per Full-Time Private-Sector Worker
Tax dollars at work: 87% of new Obamacare users given federal aid
Dilemma over deductibles: Costs crippling middle class
Obamacare: The Real Pain Starts This Year
After Being Reëlected as Speaker, Boehner Will Need More Cigarettes
Report: 21,000 regulations so far under Obama, 2,375 set for 2015

Then continuing on Wednesday:
John Boehner is one of the worst speakers in American history, yet Rep. Mick Mulvaney and other Boehner supporters are slamming the conservatives who voted against Boehner. Mulvaney calls it a coup attempt and a mutiny despite 60% of Republicans wanting a different speaker. He's afraid people will think he sold out his conservative ideals by voting for Boehner - because he did. Mulvaney claimed that he voted with the group of conservatives two years ago to prevent Boehner from being Speaker, but he never voted at all. Mr. Mulvaney, you have a lot of explaining to do.
Related links: Mark Levin RESPONDS to Rep. Mick Mulvaney’s Facebook post defending vote for Boehner
House Republican slams anti-Boehner movement hard. Like, really hard.

Mulvaney Claims To Vote Against Boehner in 2014 But Doesn't Vote At All. That's unequivocal...
Boehner retribution roils the Right