Republicans Take Over House Ready to Spar With Obama

Takeda Shingen · 01-05-11, 03:15 PM

Overall, I thought that Boehner made a good speech; calm, subdued, free of grand standing and with the intent of returning power to the people. For him, the challenge comes after the speech. The gauntlet of 'healthcare reform repeal or failure' has been thrown down. Team R does not have the votes to do it, which means that they will likely have to deal with moderate Democtratic Party members if they are going to have any chance at accomplishing this. Dealing means compromise, which is completely at odds with the so-called Tea Party members and the philosophy of their constituents. So, as far as I can see, Boehner's problem, as the de-facto leader of the Republican Party, will be trying to walk the tight rope of political reality while trying to keep his fragile alliance together. This will be a major challenge, as Team R is not the monolithic block it once was. The interests of the neo-conservative leadership are now at odds with the so-called Tea Party; the movement that is largely responsible for the Republican resurgence.

Should make for good theatre, if nothing else.

EDIT: I resent that, Oberon.

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Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Overall, I thought that Boehner made a good speech; calm, subdued, free of grand standing and with the intent of returning power to the people. For him, the challenge comes after the speech. The gauntlet of 'healthcare reform repeal or failure' has been thrown down. Team R does not have the votes to do it, which means that they will likely have to deal with moderate Democtratic Party members if they are going to have any chance at accomplishing this. Dealing means compromise, which is completely at odds with the so-called Tea Party members and the philosophy of their constituents. So, as far as I can see, Boehner's problem, as the de-facto leader of the Republican Party, will be trying to walk the tight rope of political reality while trying to keep his fragile alliance together. This will be a major challenge, as Team R is not the monolithic block it once was. The interests of the neo-conservative leadership are now at odds with the so-called Tea Party; the movement that is largely responsible for the Republican resurgence. Should make for good theatre, if nothing else. EDIT: I resent that, Oberon.