The RINO was first elected to Congress back in 1990.
“The first job of any speaker is to protect this institution that we all love,” Mr. Boehner said. “It was my plan to only serve as speaker until the end of last year, but I stayed on to provide continuity to the Republican conference and the House. It is my view, however, that prolonged leadership turmoil would do irreparable damage to the institution. To that end, I will resign the speakership and my seat in Congress on Oct. 30.”
The Ohio lawmaker, 65, stunned Republican House members at a morning meeting on Friday with the announcement he will leave the top job in the 435-seat chamber and resign his seat effective on Oct. 30.
U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy, 50, of California, the No. 2 House Republican, quickly became the leading contender to replace Boehner as speaker. McCarthy has been loyal to Boehner during his frequent tussles with conservatives, but in recent months has tacked to the right.
In a statement Boehner said he was stepping aside to avoid another brewing House battle over his leadership. Conservatives had threatened a House revolt and possible government shutdown over spending next week.
“It is my view, however, that prolonged leadership turmoil would do irreparable damage to the institution,” Boehner said.
He scheduled a news conference for 1 p.m. EDT.
His decision to step down appeared to ease the threat of a government shutdown next week. Many Republicans said it would free him to forge ahead with a “clean” spending bill that does not withhold funding from the women’s reproductive health group Planned Parenthood without fear of reprisal from conservatives who object to the group’s abortion services.
But the battle over his successor could coincide with fights later this year over government spending and raising the federal debt limit, adding more uncertainty for financial markets.
Source: reuters.com
Live announcement:
People cheer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2MH-LSZ7js
Pelosi called the resignation ‘seismic’…she is likely sad to lose her ally.
Oh happy days!!!!!
Some of us are Still applauding! But focus on getting a good speaker like Thomas Massie of Kentucky or Pete Sessions of Texas…….
Good John Boehner and don’t let the door hit you in the but on your way out !!
Good riddance Odumbass sympathizer
Well that’s a tad embarrassing, auto correct you suck! Rescind not resigned, lmao
Forced?
He needed to go ,backed everything O presented, not why he was in that position.
Could Boehner leave now LOL.
What ever happened to his law suit against Obama??? Just like every thing he did! Nothing!