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— Boston Herald (@bostonherald) September 25, 2015Speaker John Boehner: My mission every day is to fight for a smaller, less costly, and more accountable government. Over the last five years, our majority has advanced conservative reforms that will help our children and their children. I am proud of what we have accomplished.
The first job of any Speaker is to protect this institution that we all love. 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 October 30.
Today, my heart is full with gratitude for my family, my colleagues, and the people of Ohio’s Eighth District. God bless this great country that has given me - the son of a bar owner from Cincinnati - the chance to serve.
Speaker John Boehner will resign from Congress and give up his House seat at the end of October, according to aides http://t.co/eyxDktrPAq
— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 25, 2015John Boehner led his caucus in the prayer of St. Francis before announcing his stunning resignation http://t.co/h2pQTsEr6K @bennyjohnson
— IJReview (@ijreview) September 25, 2015.@JohnBoehner’s sudden announcement stuns Capitol Hill http://t.co/aifxo35D6z | Getty pic.twitter.com/YXo2wcCyJ8
— POLITICO (@politico) September 25, 2015Boehner resigning "for the good of the Republican Conference and the institution" http://t.co/mFKQ4Lma3V pic.twitter.com/4K4UBL8GFY
— The Hill (@thehill) September 25, 2015Report: @SpeakerBoehner Retiring http://t.co/I0BhbE5ayo pic.twitter.com/gXpbNLuJ4N
— The Weekly Standard (@weeklystandard) September 25, 2015Boehner camp says he wanted to spare House a messy leadership fight. But how did things reach point where his job security was so shaky?
— HowardKurtz (@HowardKurtz) September 25, 2015And, there it is http://t.co/2Puaw4hVYX pic.twitter.com/VtU33wXCyD
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) September 25, 2015Report: Speaker Boehner Retiring http://t.co/FEKL621Rn3
— The Weekly Standard (@weeklystandard) September 25, 2015FLASHBACK: John Boehner unloads on Obama #BEASTMODE https://t.co/rxgaYd9nHP
— Andrew Stiles (@AndrewStilesUSA) September 25, 2015One more point - in 2007-08, Reid and Pelosi held 17 or so votes to defund the troops. Boehner and McConnell blocked every single one.
— Dana Perino (@DanaPerino) September 25, 2015Classic early Boehner--several fell victim to scandal themselves; Boehner & Santorum went farthest on national stage pic.twitter.com/2YM9S4RdFt
— Charlie Mahtesian (@PoliticoCharlie) September 25, 2015MUST-SEE VIDEO: @marcorubio announces John #Boehner resignation to a huge standing ovation at Value Voters Summit
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— FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) September 25, 2015John Boehner dedicated his life to public service. Bringing the Holy Father to Congress was a fitting cap to a great career.
— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) September 25, 2015Here's my plan when elected Speaker: fight. Then fight more. If we don't fight bc the Prez will veto, we are politically redundant anyway.
— proteinwisdom (@proteinwisdom) September 25, 2015"He has always conducted himself with courtesy and civility with me," said Pres Obama about Boehner. pic.twitter.com/vVjnh4zVn0
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) September 25, 2015Thanks for playing, Mr. Boehner! Your parting gifts include a shiny Strange New Respect award from Dem media. Warning: it tarnishes fast!
— John Hayward (@Doc_0) September 25, 2015DRUDGE GEADLINES:
Conservatives warm to McCarthy as Speaker...
Resignation triggers all-out leadership scramble...
62% of Republicans Feel BETRAYED by their Party...
Only 2% of GOP voters 'very satisfied' with Boehner-McConnell...
MAG: Mitch 'next in crosshairs'...
NOT GOING QUIETLY: 'FACE THE NATION' ON SUNDAY...
'NOTHING LEFT TO ACCOMPLISH'...
Was Set To Retire At End Of 'LAST YEAR'...
INSIDE THE EVE OF DECISION...
Applause Breaks Out At Conservative Summit...
Least-popular speaker in three decades...
Debt Up $3,968,445,855,460 Under Spending Deals...
Departure creates uncertainty for Obama...
REPORT: Paves way for PLANNED PARENTHOOD funding...
MSNBC: Boehner Should Try To Pass Immigration Reform Before He Leaves...
