Obama vs. Boehner

John Boehner, current Speaker of the House

Nancy Pelosi, and President Obama

Representative John Boehner of Ohio is the House Republican Leader, and many think that if he does get reelected like he is expected to, he will be the new Speaker of the House. At least part of his campaign is attacking President Obama on Iraq, the economy, and other failing aspects of our government. Boehner reminded the country that President Obama fought the surge strategy of the Iraq war, but now he is taking credit for good results. Also in a different speech, Boehner said, “Stimulus spending sprees, permanent bailouts, federal mandates and government takeovers have failed this nation and have failed our veterans." Obviously this strategy of opposing policies of the current administration is to prove Boehner could stand up to the White House and Democratic Congressmen if elected as Speaker.