Funny how things seem a bit different than before. John was very strong about pushing values in the GOP's agenda in the past, but now, he seems to have changed his tone.
Boehner said he was "humbled" at the opportunity before him and said he hoped to find common ground with Obama and the Democrats in attacking the nation's economic woes.
But he also made clear that there was a message in the GOP's electoral sweep: Working together would not mean meeting in the middle. Instead, Democrats must shift to the right and accept the Republican agenda of a smaller government.
About the president, Boehner offered politely: "We hope he is willing to work with us on these priorities."
Speaking in broad strokes but offering few details, Boehner presented governing goals that hewed to the tidy campaign themes that drove the Republican romp.
House Republicans will pursue spending cuts and job-creation policies, calling cards of the incoming Republican majority. Gone from the GOP agenda are the morality crusades over issues such as gay marriage or abortion.
"Republicans have made a pledge to America to listen to the people and focus on their priorities, and that's exactly what we're going to do," Boehner said.
Seems the Tea Party's agenda has vanished? Guess who got used?
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But this....."Instead, Democrats must shift to the right and accept the Republican agenda of a smaller government".....is typical GOP antics.
It's our way or the highway, and that will only serve to make the left more angry and then get out to vote in 2012 sending all of them packing.
Hmmm, maybe I do like it?
I have never trusted this man. Look at his eyes. They're dead.
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