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Boehner calls Obama a barnyard name
U.S. House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-West Chester, is a McCain man in the race for president and doesn’t think much of Democrat Barack Obama.
That was apparent on Wednesday, Oct. 29, when Boehner stumped for fellow Republican McCain at the Brick Street Bar and Grill in Oxford and used a barnyard term to describe Obama.
According to the Miami Student, the newspaper at Miami University, Boehner complained about Obama’s practice of voting “present” rather than “yes” or “no” while in the Illinois Senate.
Here’s what Boehner said, according to the paper:
“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 shit. 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 the yellow button.”
Don Seymour Jr., a spokesman for Boehner, explained it this way in an e-mail:
“Boehner’s point was that Barack Obama consistently avoided making tough decisions and taking tough votes, and voters need to know that. You can’t take a pass on a tough issue when you’re President of the United States.”
Obama campaign spokesman Tom Reynolds had this response:
“It’s sad that John McCain and his supporters are closing their campaign with increasingly angry, desperate, false attacks instead of offering up a single thing John McCain would do differently on the economy than George Bush.
“Barack Obama can handle four more days of John McCain’s attacks, but the people of Ohio can’t afford four more years of the same failed policies.”
University of Virginia political scientist Larry Sabato said in an e-mail that Boehner was out of bounds:
“That’s completely inappropriate and rude, far beneath a congressional leader. The individual he is describing with an obscenity may be the next President with whom he will have to work.
“Politicians often wonder why they are held in such disrepute. Here’s a prime example. We expect more from elementary students.”
According to the Web site FactCheck.org, Obama voted “present” 129 times in his eight years in the Illinois Senate, a little more than 3 percent of his total votes.
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By GWB
November 5, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this
jpills - we’re at the line bro - where u at? Passing on the right? Y’all never got out the gate! Pass us - son, you needed to catch us first! That thing was over by like 9 o’clock!By jpills
November 3, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this
PSST. Have you looked in your LEFT(ist) Rear View Mirror Obama fans…. McCain is passing on the RIGHT. Schwarzenegger is riding shotgun! McCain-Palin will wait for you at the finish line on Nov 4th ============================ Right On, Right OnBy HOWARD
November 2, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this
OFFENDED BY HEARING THE WORD CHICKEN S**T FOR 10 SECONDS ??? … How about listening to ‘God damn America” for 20 years ??? … or, hanging out with anti-American Marxists, racists, terrorists and crooks for 20 years ??? It seems that those voting for Obama are able to equate a careless statement or two with a completely empty career, with very bad associations, and policies which will turn America into a defenseless Socialist third world country. It seems that the judgement of these commenters to weigh what’s REALLY IMPORTANT, is about equal to that of Obama’s … scary !By Rob
November 2, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this
Ethel, since your admonishment yesterday - I’ve been on the look out for any unfair sexist criticisms of Gov. Palin. I didn’t have to look far - did you catch SNL last night? Some guy named McCain was just flat out dissing to Governor. Somebody should write that sexist so and so a nasty letter! Hypocrisy - thy name is the McCain Campaign.By resident evil
November 1, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this
MCcain has missed 68% of his senate votes. Is that better? The republicans are done. Stick a fork in them!By Rob
November 1, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this
Ethel - okay fine, then what was the Bill Cunningham shot at Sen. Obama a few months back at a McCain rally? Religious fearmongering? But you’re right, that’s not as bad as racism? Waahh?!?! Please don’t give me the poor pitiful martyr stuff - I don’t know anybody who has any problems with Gov. Palin’s gender. My problems are with the fact that she is unfamilar with what the job of Vice President entails, that she thinks the VP “is in charge of the Senate”, that she is breathtakingly underprepared for the job. I have real concerns about the fact that she has recently been criticized by an ethics investigation in her own state. I can’t understand how she can criticize Sen. Obama’s “share the wealth” statements when she has gone on the public record as stating that’s one of the great things about the state budget in Alaska. On her public record alone she has been hypocritical and uninformed.By Jayne
November 1, 2008 10:06 PM | Link to this
High Five to Boehner!It’s about time we heard some blunt talk from a Republican. To those who think it’s the Republicans shoveling dirt, check out political blogs on the web… Democrats are the nastiest , most hateful beings.By KB
November 1, 2008 8:50 PM | Link to this
I have no problem with his comments, in fact, they are fitting. He spoke the truth, and like most Dems, they cannot stand that word. Wake up America before it is too late, Nobama is not good for the country. Wrong man wrong time in history to place someone of his charachter in this office. Genuine Fraud, very deceptive, and most of all very ignorant and gloats. Not worthy of my vote in this lifetime. Wake up America! A vote for Nobama will be the death of this country!By Ethel S.
November 1, 2008 7:42 PM | Link to this
What is wrong with southern Ohio? Two wrongs do not make a right by using foul language. Do not add to the list of people who need to have their mouths washed out. I believe in good manners regardless of the party!By Ethel S.
November 1, 2008 7:35 PM | Link to this
You missed the point, Rob. The McCain supporters have not and will not use the race card and the Obama supporters should do the same and not use sexist remarks or names like “Caribou Barby.” The simple idea is equal recognition, rights and treatment for all USA citizens. Obviously, your candidate has failed to inspire you to show respect to Sarah Palin and her gender. Since it is so wrong to use either racial or sexist derogatory terms, then it would greatly advance equality of all Americans if you outright reject such talk.By Ethel S.
November 1, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this
The last post of “Caribou Barby” is the worst form of sexism I know and all you pious Dems need to renounce those hateful names. The “trickle up” theory of economics proposed by the Dems is a one way street to poverty. And the Do Nothing Dems have been in charge of Congress for the past two years and what have they accomplished? Vote McCain/Palin for results!By Rob
November 1, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this
Sure - ignore DDN and the Miami Student (which if there is a more consevative campus in the country I don’t know where it would be). Maybe check with Colin Powell - who used to be your Republican Secretary of State and endorsed Obama. Or maybe Paul Krugman, this year’s Nobel winner in economics. repubs - “bondage” - really? You mean like waterboarding and stuff? Who do I know who does that? Oh yeah ……By repubs4ever
November 1, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this
If you choose to promote your candidate based on DDN reporting and a college student’s reporting using “fact”check.org then I might suggest you also know WHO you’re putting on the team. Barry O. is not the experienced team leader is not good chemistry in the clubhouse and is not a clutch hitter. Stats don’t lie but they don’t tell the WHOLE story either. Know thy candidate before promoting him with a few stats from a few biased sources. He is only a lefty and a cancer in the clubhouse of capitalism. Vote freedom not bondage.By caribou barbie and mcbush
November 1, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this
i cant wait till the publicans have to give their “we lost” speech….i hope it is already drafted and they are rehearsing it now…for props…the $150,000 wardrobe and joe the plumber should be the background…By Get Real
November 1, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this
I agree with dugless about voting out all incumbents. As long as it is from both parts of the 2 party dictatorship. Both parties are in bed with each other.By rj
November 1, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this
Oh good, I was afraid he might have called him a cow…By Darrell
November 1, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this
Gee, This guy is representing The State of Ohio? He should resign ASAP. If a DJ said that same thing on the air he and the station would be fined. I can’t wait until Obama is elected because as an independent this is why I’m voting for Obama. Republicans have lost control of themselves and soon will lose control of their power and for good reason.By Marcus Hill
November 1, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this
I am disappointed with Congressman Boehner comment. His comment was rude and uncalled for. As a leader in congress, he should be a shamed of himself. It is astonishing to see how some republicans allude to their faith and Christianity, but yet make hateful and godless comments towards other person. Regardless how Congressman Boehner feels about Senator Obama, he must remember that we all “bare the image of Christ” and we were all “made in the image of Christ. Marcus HillBy Me
November 1, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this
Hey Mike, you need to get your facts straight. Bill Clinton signed NAFTA into law, but it sure as heck wasn’t his baby. That “brain” child belongs to the first George Bush. As for kissing China’s butt, the first lips to touch that butt was Richard Nixon. The next time you decide to make a stupid statement….DON’T.By kandinsky
November 1, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this
Bill Clinton urged voters to consider Four Points in choosing a President: Philosophy - Obama’s organizing philosophy is that America works from the ground up, not from the top down. Policy - Obama’s policy ideas on the economy, education, health care, and energy are right for America now. Decision - Obama has demonstrated superior decision-making skills, e.g., his choice of Biden for VP, and his careful informed response to the financial crisis. Execution - In organizing and conducting an historically successful election campaign, Obama has demonstrated key talents as an executive. … Clinton asked people to present these four ideas to voters until Election Day.By chris
November 1, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
McCain = Senile Bush ….We can’t afford to elect a senile president with an unqualified vice president. We need a president who is smart and on top of his game. Colin Powell’s endorsement of Obama shows that he is ready to lead. McCain doesn’t even know how many houses he owns!By ohdave.net
November 1, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this
I wonder how many of you who claim Obama’s four years in the Senate aren’t enough voted for Bush after only 6 years as a governor after a completely undistinguished life full of failed businesses and cushy jobs supplied by his father. Experience is important. But so is judgement and excellence. McCain has shown neither, in spite of his experience.By Mike
November 1, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this
Confirmed. Say smoething negative about Obama and someone responds with” Boy, this is acting like an adult.” Hey, it’s too bad the voters don’t have a yellow button in the booth. PRESENT!By Rob
November 1, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this
Ben - at the end of the day, is that all you have to sell? Fear, that is? Let’s toss around labels like Marxist and see if we can scare somebody. I have yet to hear Sen. Obama or Biden suggest we have a classless system where we have one pay scale from a centralized government where garbage collectors get the same wage a brain surgeons. All the guy (Obama) said was “redistribution”,and Republican shills have that replacing the Constitution with Das Kapital. Come on - you know better! All he has proposed is repealing a lot of the Bush tax cuts (why are we cutting taxes when we’re fighting an expensive war anyway?) and going back to a code more representative of the Clinton years. No Marxism there - my friend, just a clear headed executive decision that you don’t agree with. Just leave it at - you don’t agree. Unless your argument really isn’t better than “be afraid”.By Rob
November 1, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this
Jim - what about the current system is not “mandatory redsitribution of earnings”? You work (presumably), and you pay taxes to the federal government. The same federal government in a move proposed by Secretary Paulson and approved by Congress designated over 700 billion of those tax dollars be allocated to people and organizations who not only did not earn them, but arguably did tremendous damage to our economy. The executive leadership of most of these organizations (AIG, Shearson, etc.) are also the really big winners under President Bush’s tax program. Sure, a lot of folks got a $300 check in July. But do you know that those filers with over $1 million in income (less than 1% of Americans) got fully 25% of the allocated Bush tax cuts. Frankly, when Boehner ran the House, his proposal gave 40% of the tax benefits to the wealthy. Contrast that with the Senate version of the bill, which allocated 8% of the cuts to millionaires, and 33% to people with declared earnings of between 100 and 500K. And what have the Bush tax cuts from 2006 done for the economy? Recession? The longest economic boom we’ve had - the 1990’s - remember that? Here’s a fact -President Clinton taxed the rich at about the rate Obama is proposing we return to. And the economy grew! Heck, grew - it boomed!By Ben
November 1, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this
Barack Obama laughs off charges of socialism. Joe Biden scoffs at references to Marxism. Both men shrug off accusations of liberalism. But Obama himself acknowledges that he was drawn to socialists and even Marxists as a college student. He continued to associate with Marxists later in life, even choosing to launch his political career in the living room of a self-described Marxist, William Ayers, in 1995, when Obama was 34. Obama’s affinity for Marxists began when he attended Occidental College in Los Angeles. “To avoid being mistaken for a sellout, I chose my friends carefully,” the Democratic presidential candidate wrote in his memoir, “Dreams From My Father.” “The more politically active black students. The foreign students. The Chicanos. The Marxist professors and structural feminists.”By Nicole
November 1, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this
Boy, this is acting like an adult. I have never heard so much name calling in my life as I have heard during this campaign and most of it is coming out of the Republicans mouths. They all sound like 5 year olds. Heck most of the children I know don’t do this much name calling. Quoting a famous barber “These are desperate times and desperate measures are called for.” Obviously this is the Repulicans motto right now because people do this when they are scared.By Stephen Lahanas
November 1, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this
I was initially gratified over a month ago when Congressman Boehner took a defiant stand on the troubled Bailout bill, but this type of behavior is somewhat discouraging. It’s time for our public servants to behave like adults… political-perspectives.blogspot.comBy Jim
November 1, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this
I agree that its not our job to support the banks, but it is also not our job to redistribute other peoples earnings to low or non earning people and that’s what your Socialist Buddy nObama is heading towards. Mandatory redistribution of earnings. That sucks.By ttt
November 1, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this
The republican “trickle down economics” model is a failure. It is not the job of the middle class to support the upper class. And, it is not up to the government to support the financial market. The republicans are the socialists. But, they are giving our country the worst parts of socialism.By mike
November 1, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this
Many of the jobs left this country because of NAFTA which was pushed and signed by Bill Clinton.(democrat)who also kissed the mighty Chinese butt.I guess the American voter mentality this time is I DON’T CARE IF THE OBAMAS ARE RACISTS OR HE VOTED FOR THE WAR IN IRAQ OR HE HASN’T PROVEN HIS ELIGIBILITY OR HAS VERY LITTLE EXPERIENCE OR MICHELE SPENDS $5oo ON LUNCH OR THEY LIVE IN A $2 MILLION DOLLAR HOUSE OR THAT THE OBAMAS ATTENDED A RACIST CHURCH FOR 20, YES 20 YEARS OR OBAMA HAS AN AUNT FROM KENYA LIVING IN THE U.S. ILLEGALLY as long as it helps them out.By jim
November 1, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this
UY you wouldn’t know a facist if it bit you on the a*s. Go on back to yellow springs.By buzzbomb`
November 1, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this
It’s stunning the way GOP proles goose-step in file behind their ‘leaders’ like Boehner and other corporate shills, when it clearly isn’t in their interest. Since none of you nitwits make over $25k, let alone $250k, you will get MORE $$ in your pocket from Obama’s tax plan. The corporate tax rate in the US is 35%. But due to loopholes created by Boehner and Co., corporate America pays under 15%. Jobs go overseas b/c corporations don’t want to pay YOU a working wage when they can pay someone in India a fraction of YOUR pay. Yet you buy into the GOP party line again and again, voting against your own economic interest. Amazing!By uy
November 1, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this
McCain’s choice of church was probably run by Anton Sandor Lavey. And, since McCain is a fascist and part of the fascist republican party. Boehner is just a yesman for them.By mike
November 1, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this
Why is it that whenever a Republican says something negative about Obama, the media and the Democrat responders to message boards are angry? Yet when a Democrat says negative toward McCain,the Dems.andmedia see nothing wrong with or deny it.By yyy
November 1, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this
Since Boehner seems to think he can lob personal insults, then Boehner will get insulted in return.By null
November 1, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this
It appears from reading these comments that only the democrats resort to personal insults.By yyy
November 1, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this
We have yet to see Boehner’s birth certificate. It probably lists a pig as his mother and a donkey as his father.By null
November 1, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this
Obama had over 60 days to show his vaulted birth certificate. WHY hasnt he shown it? Because he doesnt have it!By barking bulldog
November 1, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this
……and the truth will set you free…. GO JOHN GO If only we knew all the simpe truths about NOBAMA - he’d be in jail in Kenya!By TruthbeTold
November 1, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this
Per Savanation..Let us always remember that John Boehner felt it was more important to get a pedophile reelected to a Republican district in Florida than it was to get that pedophile away from the pages in the halls of Congress… I didn’t know that he was campaigning for Barney Frank in Florida…..By dugless
November 1, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this
Vote out all Incumbents. We can put them on the street. Don’t be chicken. Vote Change Lets put all new faces in when we can.By dugless
November 1, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this
No president can save Ohio. The union has dealt you a slow bleeding wound that festers and will never heal. Not even a witch doctor can heal you guys.By dst
November 1, 2008 7:35 AM | Link to this
You know, Boehner, I have zero respect for you. You have to use that language just because you know that the republicans are in deep sh* this year. By the way, whatever happened to your “drill here, drill now” boondogle trip to Alaska? Perhaps you just went up there for a piece of a*. Or, it is because you were working for the McCain campaign instead of for the people of Ohio. Normal for you. Ignore the citizens of Ohio and care for the republican party.By mike
November 1, 2008 5:25 AM | Link to this
u for got to mention the fourth button that said vote with the IDIOT GEORGIE!!!! McSAME and no brain BOEHNER HAD THERE FINGER GLUED TO THAT ONE!!!! hurry OBAMA so u can clean up the HENHOUSE!!!!!By braying jack
November 1, 2008 4:14 AM | Link to this
—-and if we all clap—REALLY HARD—tinkerbell will … —one great american,years ago said it best..”there are lies,DAMNABLE lies,then there are statistics..” you just keep on hoping, mr mccain’s “straight talk express”has credibility issues.. i’ve heard HIS version of the truth..and i’m shure he believes the things he tells us..but ever since his “the economy is sound” speech,while wall street goes around the bowl and down the hole,along with the war,jobs,and how many other things,i’ve been lookin for MY truth in other places..By ghe
November 1, 2008 12:35 AM | Link to this
Over the last several years, we have seen this individual named Boehner, that has to shed tears in congress and is incapable of acting like a man. Now, he uses his foul mouth against Obama. Well, as had been said, Since Cheney was able to tell a member of congress, “go fk yourself”. I say it’s only fitting that I am able to tell Boehner, “go fk yourself” And, in reality, Boehner cannot object. Since he really does not represent the people of Ohio and only represents the republican party, he is no longer a part of our country.By Chris
October 31, 2008 11:40 PM | Link to this
I have been posting off & on that the McCain campaign needs to explain Obama’s redistribution of wealth. Tell people who think Obama is going to fix things for them, help make their car payments, mortgage payments, etc. like that one person said about Obama after a rally THAT under Obama’s plan, if they get anything at all, it will be about $500 a year, $1000 per family per year. That will not help them much at all AND they are likely to lose their jobs and not be able to find new ones due to business being taxed more and laying people off or not expanding their businesses. Which would you rather have? A job (under John McCain)? Or $500 a year and the distinct possibility of no job? Maybe even a depression? Please pass this around so people can understand.By Chris
October 31, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this
ZOGBY SATURDAY: McCain outpolled Obama 48% to 47% in Friday poll. He is beginning to cut into Obama’s lead among independents, is now leading among blue collar voters, has strengthened his lead among investors and among men, and is walloping Obama among NASCAR voters. Joe the Plumber may get his license after all… Update 1 Quote: Originally Posted by Ace This is a 6 point swing! Nov. 1, 2008 (McCain +1) McCain - 48% Obama - 47% Oct. 31, 2008 (Obama +7) McCain - 43% Obama - 50%By Chris
October 31, 2008 11:36 PM | Link to this
http://drudgereport.com/ ZOGBY SATURDAY: McCain outpolled Obama 48% to 47% in Friday poll. He is beginning to cut into Obama’s lead among independents, is now leading among blue collar voters, has strengthened his lead among investors and among men, and is walloping Obama among NASCAR voters. Joe the Plumber may get his license after all… Update 1 Quote: Originally Posted by Ace This is a 6 point swing! Nov. 1, 2008 (McCain +1) McCain - 48% Obama - 47% Oct. 31, 2008 (Obama +7) McCain - 43% Obama - 50%By Get Real
October 31, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this
What did he say that was so wrong? I believe the politicians that do not vote are exactly that. At least Boehner is the only one that has a clue about fixing the high energy costs. Not like the idiotcrats that are dumb enough to think they can tax the oil companies to fix the problem. Or one of my all time faves “SUE OPEC” Yeah that will happen!!!By Savanation
October 31, 2008 11:20 PM | Link to this
Let us always remember that John Boehner felt it was more important to get a pedophile reelected to a Republican district in Florida than it was to get that pedophile away from the pages in the halls of Congress. One would have to wonder if protecting pedophiles and puting children in harm’s way just to save a seat for your party is something just Boehner does or it that the goal of every Republican politician?By Bruce
October 31, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this
There has never been anything honorable about Boehner. Heis a BushieBy pat
October 31, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this
boehner is the biggest yes man in Bush’s ruining of the country. He has no guts and proved it today!! he belongs on the floor of the chicken coop HAHA.By American Thinker
October 31, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this
By Paul October 31, 2008 6:12 PM “I am disgusted that Bohner is my senator… I’ll be voting against him, and I hope many others will do the same.” Uh Paul…Boehner is a CONGRESSMAN, not a senator.By Steve Fought
October 31, 2008 9:39 PM | Link to this
That’s simply not leadership caliber.By null
October 31, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this
Preach it John! That’s what I like about him. He tells it like it is! For all the Obama-ites out there…don’t forget that Obama is going to let Bush’s tax cuts expire…which means your taxes will go up!By realist
October 31, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this
Hahahah, you go Boehner! Obama is shady, you are fools to vote for him. Too bad it will be too late before you all realize that. I am a proud Dem who does not like Obama.By ghe
October 31, 2008 8:47 PM | Link to this
Anyone that would even consider voting for McCain is either an idiot or has some sort of mental condition. The condition known as deep depression. And, anyone that considers Boehner a congressman is confusing him with the elements at the bottom of a stall in a barnyard.By Jim
October 31, 2008 8:31 PM | Link to this
anyone voting for Obama is making as big a mistake as anyone voting for Phil Plummer for Sheriff. They are both not suited for the jobBy TRS
October 31, 2008 8:18 PM | Link to this
Yep - we’re in the final countdown….to the election? No. We counting down how low “rich” goes - $300,000 to $250,000, to 200,000 to 150,000 to 120,000! People who make below 58,000 pay no taxes so if the election doesn’t get here soon, they’ll soon be there!By John P
October 31, 2008 8:09 PM | Link to this
Polls are not votes. Polls are often wrong, sometimes very wrong. Look at CNN Polls in primaries, they apologized, and practically laughed at them then. Why different now? How many people do you know who have answered a poll? Most people are not like us, but private about their right to a private voting booth. It is the American way, which McCain-Palin will respect, and w eall should respect the results, not the pollsters. I have cast my VOTE and it feels great!By ohdave
October 31, 2008 8:01 PM | Link to this
Obama is solidly ahead in states giving him 259 electoral votes. McCain would have to win virtually every toss up state and Obama would have to lose them all, including states where Obama is leading or tied. You McCain supporters are awfully optimistic. For McCain to win every poll would have to be wrong.By John P
October 31, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this
PS. Have you looked in your LEFT(ist) Rear View Mirror Obama fans…. McCain is passing on the RIGHT. McCain-Palin will wait for you at the finish line on Nov 4thBy Phillies Pan
October 31, 2008 7:24 PM | Link to this
Obama is going to lose, the polls are now looking outstanding for a McCain win. Keep in mind Kerry was leading by 17% two weeks out in 04 and was leading by 6% on election day, but lost by 3%. McCain will be president elect on November 5th, get used to it.By ohdave
October 31, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this
And Boehner is a hack. What do you call a guy who passes out checks from tobacco companies on the House floor? Corrupt. Go shed some more tears, Johnnie.By John P
October 31, 2008 7:20 PM | Link to this
If one F_ word by a GOP can make you vote for Obama, then I will give you one T__ to Vote for McCain. TRUTHBy Tim
October 31, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this
Of course Boehner had to use barn yard animals as an example when talking to a bunch of liberal college kids. Most only know what they learned from their See-N-SayBy Tim
October 31, 2008 6:36 PM | Link to this
Hey Paul, you idiot. Boehner is not your senator! At least a 5th grade education should be required before you are allowed to vote.By jpills
October 31, 2008 6:33 PM | Link to this
If one F_ word by a GOP can make you vote for Obama, then I will give you one T__ to Vote for McCain. TRUTHBy Paul
October 31, 2008 6:12 PM | Link to this
I am disgusted that Bohner is my senator… I’ll be voting against him, and I hope many others will do the same.By gh
October 31, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this
If Cheney can use it on a member of congress, so can every American!!!By null
October 31, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this
gh.. Those of you who like to resort to name calling need to use it to address yourselves.By null
October 31, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this
ste..I am an independent.. I research thoroughly before I vote.. You need to be more open and not so biased.. It is US Independents who determine the outcome.By J
October 31, 2008 5:22 PM | Link to this
All I can say is at least he was there to hit the yellow button. McCain was too lazy to walk across the hall in March to vote on the budget. Look at McCain’s record if you’re going to look at Obamas. McCain has barely been there at all!By null
October 31, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this
Rob..I can assure you. Boehner did NOT run away.. He never has and he never will..Know your facts.By Jim
October 31, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this
“Null” said “Gee, Jim, are you reading Obama’s baseball card?? Stats don’t lie but they don’t tell the whole story either. The guy bats LEFT, throws LEFT and he is LEFT. I think your #’s are a little skewed. (LEFT).” Please explain to me how actual numbers and actual statistics can be skewed left..or right? I got my facts from the above story and the link to factcheck.org 129 is 3% of 4300 for Democrats AND Republicans. OH WAIT..I forgot…. Republicans don’t care about actual statistics they like to make up their own. My bad..I forgot.By Leslie
October 31, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this
The republicans have admitted their responsiblity in this mess. It is the Democrats - Barney Frank, Pelosi, and Dodd that still REFUSE to admit there part. McCain has offered over and over how he is different from Bush. His record shows that. Boehner is a great Rep for us and has worked very hard for us. You need to quit spreading your lies and hate and watch CSPAN so you know the real truth. Barney Frank is the most unrespectable and unprofessional and he is a democrat.By Rob
October 31, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this
null - the first rule of holes is, when you’re in one, stop digging. So I’m wrong and Rep. Boehner “wasn’t there for the full session”. WTF? How is running out of the room when a tough vote is coming up more noble and honorable than sitting down and voting “present”? Sounds like John Boehner ran away to me. That sounds pretty chicken s$#t to me. By the way - I’m not wrong about him making sure to vote FOR the bailout, and the fact that Fidleity Investments contributed $49K to his 2006 campaign, and The Securities Investment association contributed $21K. Good Lord, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange gave his campaign $16K. Last time I checked, Chicago ain’t in Ohio district 8.By null
October 31, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this
Rob, where have you been? that $250,000 has gone down to less than $100,000.. Keep up on things, broBy Rob
October 31, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this
Julia - lookit, the current administration “spreads the wealth”. They take taxes from you and me and then transfer that money to Haliburton and others to run the current war of adventure in Iraq. I don’t know where you got your numbers, but by Obama’s plan effective tax rates only increase for 5% of all filers - those earning over $250K. Your only real issue with redistribution is with who gets the money - and you certainly don’t want struggling Americans to catch a break, right? Unless they work for Haliburton?By null
October 31, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this
There is NO yellow button in the White HouseBy Shawn
October 31, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this
There is a yellow button for a reason. Obviously voting present is a acceptable and expected response, otherewise there wouldn’t be a yellow button. The fact that the yellow button exists tells you its customary and acceptable. Id rather have my politician abstain from a vote than vote yes or no on something perhaps he doesnt know about or hasn’t read. Wake up people. how many of these laws do you think your legislators actually read? they vote how they are told to vote by the party leaders and whips. and if you want to blame someone, blame the public and negative campaigning. Perhaps Obama avoided some particular votes because he knew the GOP would twist it and use it against him. you would have some tv ad saying Obama voted “Yes” on such and such without giving a full explanaiton of what the law really meant. these votes are prearranged by the party leaders and whip. he would vote when his vote was needed, but if his vote wasn’t needed, then he would abstain. its how it works. both sides do it.By null
October 31, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this
Rob, You are wrong.. He was NOT there for the full session.By Shawn
October 31, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this
There is a yellow button for a reason. Obviously voting present is a acceptable and expected response, otherewise there wouldn’t be a yellow button. The fact that the yellow button exists tells you its customary and acceptable. Id rather have my politician abstain from a vote than vote yes or no on something perhaps he doesnt know about or hasn’t read. Wake up people. how many of these laws do you think your legislators actually read? they vote how they are told to vote by the party leaders and whips.By Julia
October 31, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this
Out of Obama’s mouth has come the words “spread the wealth.” He wants more taxation on all income levels to give to the bottom 40% who don’t pay taxes. When Bush tax cuts expire in 2010, Obama will not re-instate them. These tax cuts cover the middle class. This is a tax increase on the middle class by default, but Obama lies and doesn’t tell us that. He lied about public financing for his campaign. In my experience, if you’re lying over here, you’re lying over there…By Rob
October 31, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this
I guess Rep. Boehner should know all about the “present” vote, since as recently as Oct. 3, 2008 he cast a “not voting” on the unemployment benefits extension bill. And we know he was in town that day, he managed to vote for the bailout package the same day. Had he not done that, he’d had some ‘splainin’ to do to his large contributors at Fidelity and the Securities Industry Assn. Talk about merde du poulet - n’est pas?By null
October 31, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this
Gee, Jim, are you reading Obama’s baseball card?? Stats don’t lie but they don’t tell the whole story either. The guy bats LEFT, throws LEFT and he is LEFT. I think your #’s are a little skewed. (LEFT).By Airborne
October 31, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this
Any member of any American congress, whether state or national, should never vote present. I do not care if its a republican or a democrat. We the people, who actually run the country, deserve elected officials who actually do their job.By amy
October 31, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this
Boehner is an honorable man. When the democratic congress went home on a break just as the economic crisis occurred, Boehner stayed on with others in an attempt to work on solving the problem.. Nancy Pelosi left to TRY to sell her book which was a flop.By Jim
October 31, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this
129 times he voted “Present” which is 3% of the TOTAL votes. That means he DID vote yes or no 4171 times. Four THOUSAND, one HUNDRED and Seventy-One times he hit the RED or the GREEN button. Only 129 times he hit the yellow button. To me that seems about right… given 4300 issues to consider, I can see how a person would not think ALL of them are voteworthy….and only a meager 3%..come on..those republicans are getting very desperate, aren’t they?By Miri
October 31, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this
Don’t feel too bad. Something dreadful seems to be happening that has converted previously decent honorable men into fools. Sadly McCain is exhibit A.By Thinker
October 31, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this
I am sickened by the constant, desperate attacks from the GOP talkers. They have little to say for their past actions,take no responsibility for our current situation and have no new ideas to heal our nation. John Boehner has voted against my interests over and over again. Letters to his office expressing my dissent are obviously ignored since I have received responses weeks later thanking me for my interest and support! It is time to boot the aristocrats out of office and support candidates who are actually interested in helping Americans and rebuilding our role in the world.By Joanie
October 31, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this
Why is it that the Democrats have not fielded a viable candidate against Boehner? There is someone running against him this year, but there has been no campaigning that I know of and I live in the district. I had no idea who was running against him. Surely the Dems can come up with a qualified candidate who can run a campaign!By Katrina
October 31, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this
OMG. This is the man we elected to represent out state? Present means they want to say yes but the bill isn’t perfect in their eyes. Like the late term abortion vote that Obama voted present on. He wanted to vote yes to ban it but they refused to put in a stipulation that would allow it to save the mothers life. If “John” doesn’t know this, maybe it’s time he was replaced. Obama 08By Tips
October 31, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this
Boehner and the rest of the republican party have lost their cool completely, and are now showing us all their true colors. This kind of behavior is unfitting of anyone elected to represent us. Look out, Johnny Boehner, you’ll be next on the “Run the right out on a rail” campaign.