John Boehner's Biggest Threat May Be 'Young Guns' In His Own Party

Boehner's Biggest Threat May Be ‘Young Guns’ In His Own Party

The House has a freshman class of 87 GOP members, whose most impassioned supporters -- outspoken conservatives and tea party loyalists who have long voiced suspicions about Boehner's passion for their causes -- are poised to rebel against any deep compromises that Boehner might make on hot-button fiscal issues. The new members know they ignore those feverish supporters at their peril.

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