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But a look at the timeline of events paints Boehner in a better light.
Yesterday, House members attended a vigil for victims of the Arizona shooting spree in an auditorium underneath the Capitol Visitor's Center... There was one small revision to the schedule, though: Minority Whip Steny Hoyer would be reading Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's portion of scripture, because she was on her way to Tucson with the President.
If Boehner had accepted the invitation, then the leaders of both parties would have missed the Wednesday vigil...
...Boehner's spokesman Michael Steel confirmed, and defended his boss. "Boehner would not have been able to attend the bipartisan prayer service if he'd gone to Tucson," he said. "Yesterday, Rep. Giffords' colleagues on both sides of the aisle honored her and mourned those who were lost. The Speaker felt his place was here in the House, with them."
Boehner's also getting knocked around a bit for what he decided to do while in DC: he attended an organizing event for Maria Cino...
...Steel says he spoke for three minutes and left the event in time to watch Obama's speech on television. And while he plausibly could have made it out to Tucson separately in time for the service, Boehner would most likely have had to charter a military plane, to which he has access as Speaker...
Talking heads noticed his absence, and criticized him after Obama's speech ended, and Democratic aides piled on in anonymous quotes to Politico and the Daily Caller. But the narrative taking hold -- that Boehner rejected a ride on Air Force One in order to attend an RNC event -- is more complicated than the soundbites.
At the time of unity, why did a Democrat flack take to occasion to call the press and smear him?WHO called the Press?????
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I'm gonna break the habit of ignoring the drooling moronic posting of Shamoo and respond.
The White House Press Center would be the ones who leaked it to the media.
McCain and Kyl, who sat behind the president, couldn't bring themselves to shake Obama's hand after the speech either.I wouldn't climb on a plane with obama either. I wouldn't shake his hand, nor would I take part in a standing ovation for him at a memorial service.
WHO called the Press?????
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I'm gonna break the habit of ignoring the drooling moronic posting of Shamoo and respond.
The White House Press Center would be the ones who leaked it to the media.You're a true John Boner disciple.......
McCain and Kyl, who sat behind the president, couldn't bring themselves to shake Obama's hand after the speech either.I wouldn't climb on a plane with obama either. I wouldn't shake his hand, nor would I take part in a standing ovation for him at a memorial service.
Boehner Didn't Really Snub Obama, Tucson Memorial | TPMDC
From the link:
But a look at the timeline of events paints Boehner in a better light.
Yesterday, House members attended a vigil for victims of the Arizona shooting spree in an auditorium underneath the Capitol Visitor's Center... There was one small revision to the schedule, though: Minority Whip Steny Hoyer would be reading Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's portion of scripture, because she was on her way to Tucson with the President.
If Boehner had accepted the invitation, then the leaders of both parties would have missed the Wednesday vigil...
...Boehner's spokesman Michael Steel confirmed, and defended his boss. "Boehner would not have been able to attend the bipartisan prayer service if he'd gone to Tucson," he said. "Yesterday, Rep. Giffords' colleagues on both sides of the aisle honored her and mourned those who were lost. The Speaker felt his place was here in the House, with them."
Boehner's also getting knocked around a bit for what he decided to do while in DC: he attended an organizing event for Maria Cino...
...Steel says he spoke for three minutes and left the event in time to watch Obama's speech on television. And while he plausibly could have made it out to Tucson separately in time for the service, Boehner would most likely have had to charter a military plane, to which he has access as Speaker...
Talking heads noticed his absence, and criticized him after Obama's speech ended, and Democratic aides piled on in anonymous quotes to Politico and the Daily Caller. But the narrative taking hold -- that Boehner rejected a ride on Air Force One in order to attend an RNC event -- is more complicated than the soundbites.
Now shut the fuck up and quit trying to use this tragedy to bludgeon your political opponents, all of you.
Bunch of fucking grade schoolers...
Boehners role as leader of the House was to be on Capitol Hill to lead the House in its own memorial for Giffords aide and its vigil for its member. Pelosi, as the leader of her caucus, could have appropriately chosen either venue for her public appearance. Both chose wisely, and both spent their time appropriately honoring the fallen.
Your idiocy is why I do not bother reading your posts much.
Your idiocy is why I do not bother reading your posts much.
Add him to your ignore list. I did it a long time ago, along with rdean. Maybe when he realizes he's just talking to himself he'll finally grow up.
I think it would have been a good thing if he had decided to go.
It would have presented a spirit of unity in the midst of a national tradgedy.
It would have displayed good leadership
But a look at the timeline of events paints Boehner in a better light.
Yesterday, House members attended a vigil for victims of the Arizona shooting spree in an auditorium underneath the Capitol Visitors Center. As they trickled in, a House aide provided reporters, including me, a glimpse of the program of events and list of speakers. There was one small revision to the schedule, though: Minority Whip Steny Hoyer would be reading Minority Leader Nancy Pelosis portion of scripture, because she was on her way to Tucson with the President.
If Boehner had accepted the invitation, then the leaders of both parties would have missed the Wednesday vigil.
Presented with this recollection of events, Boehners spokesman Michael Steel confirmed, and defended his boss. Boehner would not have been able to attend the bipartisan prayer service if hed gone to Tucson, he said. Yesterday, Rep. Giffords colleagues on both sides of the aisle honored her and mourned those who were lost. The Speaker felt his place was here in the House, with them.
I think it would have been a good thing if he had decided to go.
It would have presented a spirit of unity in the midst of a national tradgedy.
It would have displayed good leadership
I wonder what this thread would be like if everyone had actually listened to the President's speech last night.
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I wonder what this thread would be like if everyone had actually listened to the President's speech last night.
<<<<insert crickets chirping here>>>>
