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‘Political assassin’: Meet Boehner’s attack dog

‘Political assassin’: Meet Boehner’s attack dog Congressman said to have made deal to protect speaker from conservatives by Garth Kant he allegation of a conservative turning on his own and becoming an enforcer for Republican leadership came to light as House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, arrived at a dilemma. If he sides with House conservatives and defunds Planned Parenthood in the upcoming budget bill, he will almost certainly face a government shutdown, a prospect that terrifies GOP leadership. If he doesn’t try to defund the abortion provider, that will likely trigger a brewing revolt by conservatives seeking to dethrone Boehner… View Article