Boehner: Obama "Chicken Shit" For Voting Present

Politico:

House minority leader John Boehner's spokesman confirms the accuracy of this quote, from an Ohio student newspaper:

"Now, listen, I've voted 'present' two or three times in my entire 25-year political career, where there might have been a conflict of interest and I didn't feel like I should vote," Boehner said. "In Congress, we have a red button, a green button and a yellow button, alright. Green means 'yes,' red means 'no,' and yellow means you're a chicken s***.

"And the last thing we need in the White House, in the oval office, behind that big desk, is some chicken who wants to push this yellow button."

Read the whole story: Politico

Comments

[ratcityreprobate]

Don't worry John, one more drink will solve all your problems, just like it did yesterday and the day before and last week.

[zurcl]

t he b one rs g ot to g o.

[Myshkin57]

Subtlety is lost on Boehner. If you've ever read a ballot initiative that you would have voted for but for one clause, then you understand why someone would vote 'present.'

You might believe in the spirit of the bill and realize that another bill addressing the same issue is unlikely to come up for vote again soon. But, you also want to send a clear signal that you do not agree with parts of the bill. If you know that the bill will pass, then it seems like the MOST EFFECTIVE way to move future legislation to what you think it should be is to vote 'present.' It acts as a warning that future bills with the same problematic clauses may not get your vote. It is a tool for shaping future legislation. Of course, subtlety and nuance are lost on guys like Boehner.

[militarymomforobama]

Oh--he gets it, he and his elitist pals think the American public doesn't. Boehner has been very smug in his position. I hope the people of Ohio are as sick of him as the rest of the country

[Myshkin57]

Does he? I'm pretty sure he doesn't AND he's a true, pandering, patronizing elitist. Being manipulative and being stupid are not mutually exclusive. I think we have almost eight years of proof in relation to that.

[rhdsma]

Does Boehner think that Bush Co is "chikenshiet? for not appearing before Congress for questioning, under oath, with written or copied words recorded for all the world to read? You've got to wonder what these ladies and gentlemen eat for breakfast?

[honestpolitician]

L-o-S-e-R !

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[folksonomy]

Stay classy!

Tell me, does his last name rhyme with "b0ner"? Fitting if it does.

[militarymomforobama]

Rhymes with gain-er. Which is what the Democrats will be in the Senate after Tuesday.

[militarymomforobama]

Sorry, I should have said House (in his case) and the Senate too.

[LittleRedHenSez]

Are you sure? I thought it was pronounced 'bahner.' No matter he's a bonehead. Love the picture with the article. And, yes, the Dems will gain in the Senate.

[pinkyboo]

Hey Boehner

Take chicken from that name you called BO

Whats left is what you are full of.

[bluecatz]

what a nasty little piece of work .... this must be part of the "corruption" McC referred to in Ohio this a.m.
he sure knows'em ...

[Newsmonger]

Let me see if I understand this very well....

Boehner concedes that he have voted present 2 or 3 times; and he still said anyone who have voted present is a chicken and not qualified for a public office like the Presidency.

I sincerely believe that if someone is not qualify for the office of Presidency, he is also not qualify for any public office including the House Minority Leader.

I am calling on Boehner to resign his leadership in the House, because by his standards, he is not qualify to hold such an office on account on his present votes.

[Wiserone]

Typical Rethug response, especially when they realizing they are loosing, i.e. LIMPbaugh too. What a class guy, NOT!

[tryharder2think]

For all the times I've seen this - it sounds wrong in my head and it's so freaking painful to see educated people do it over and over:

It's losing - not loosing.

You loosen the laces of your work/hiking boots. You loosen the reigns on your horse to give him/her their head.

The republicans are losing the race for the presidency.

[notthistime]

Calm down. what are you, the grammar police?

If it troubles you that much, stop blogging.

[jimmbuck]

smoke another pack of cigarettes you piece of S H I T

[folksonomy]

i lol'd

[mrJJ]

WASHINGTON (AP) — That smiling guy walking down the street? Odds are he's a Barack Obama backer. The grouchy looking one? Don't ask, and don't necessarily count on him to vote on Tuesday, either.

More John McCain supporters feel glum about the presidential campaign while more of Obama's are charged up over it, according to an Associated Press-Yahoo! News poll released Saturday.

The survey shows McCain backers have become increasingly upset in recent weeks, a period that has seen Obama take a firm lead in many polls. One expert says the contrasting moods could affect how likely the two candidates' supporters are to vote on Election Day, possibly dampening McCain's turnout while boosting Obama's.

While 43 percent of the Democrat Obama's backers said they are excited over the campaign, just 13 percent of McCain's said so, according to the survey of adults, conducted by Knowledge Networks. Six in 10 Obama supporters said the race interests them, compared to four in 10 backing McCain, the Republican senator from Arizona.

On the flip side, 52 percent of McCain supporters said the campaign has left them frustrated, compared to 30 percent of Obama's. A quarter of McCain backers say they feel helpless, double the rate of those preferring Obama, the Illinois senator.

More McCain supporters also feel angry and bored, while Obama's are likelier to say they are proud and hopeful.

http://news.yahoo.com/page/election-2008-political-pulse-voter-emotions

[PizzaGuy1]

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[Blue in NH]

Classy guy.

[mrJJ]

ANNVILLE — Gov. Ed Rendell took to the stage of Lebanon Valley College’s Miller Chapel last night as part of a final, weeklong effort to get out the vote for Sen. Barack Obama in Pennsylvania.

In a 40-minute address, Rendell urged supporters to not take Obama’s current lead in state polls for granted and criticized Sen. John McCain for running “one of the most despicable, dirtiest campaigns in American history.”

“I don’t want to just win this election. I want to CRUSH them,” Rendell told a crowd of around 500 students, faculty and community members.

“I think we’ve got our work cut out for us,” Rendell said. “It means getting out every sure Obama voter. It means talking to your classmates and your friends and your family and saying, ‘I don’t care if it’s raining on Election Day; you’re getting your umbrella, and you’re going out to vote. I don’t care how long the lines are; you’re going to stay in line, and you’re going to vote.’”

ALL Politics are LOCAL....

Every single Republican & GOP McBush candidate on the down ticket during this election cycle must be voted down or out of office.

GOTV for Obama/Biden

[allwrite]

Well, that is the neocon world. Everything is black or white, good or evil, . . .

[cantalopejones14]

DO YOU AGREE WITH PRES CLINTON T HAT OBAMA PLAYED THE R ACE CARD ON HIM? IM NOT SURE IF OBAMA DID THAT. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

[pinkyboo]

cantalopejones14

Stop being a troll.

For God's sake you have a "caps off" key - USE IT