Go read it before the rest of the media and the President start their spin cycle.
Boehner did have something going for him: a completely incompetent White House. The errors include never having an alternative short-term continuing resolution on the table (letting the GOP’s short-term CR be the only “stop the shutdown” document out there for two days); not stepping in to signal that the troops would be paid in some fashion; issuing an incomprehensible veto threat with no alternative; overestimating Boehner’s need to get the Planned Parenthood rider; and underestimating Boehner’s ability to make this about the most popular issue (cutting the deficit). These major White House errors compounded the error of never getting a 2011 budget done when there were large Democratic majorities in the House and the Senate.
By contrast, Boehner kept his caucus with him, beginning with a productive Monday meeting with his members. He didn’t flinch when the veto threat came. (Informed sources say that was not expected.) He kept both the rider and the cuts open to the very end and persuaded Reid to overvalue the Planned Parenthood rider.
Boehner is now the most powerful and effective leader in Congress, maybe in Washington. His power will increase immensely.
Congratulations Mr. Speaker!
A huge congratulations to Mr. Barry Jackson too!
A job well done. Now the complaints will roll in from both the left and the right. Just remember that they are required to complain so you know where they stand for the next round. In the end, you done good!
Can’t believe Obama is still the darling of the media such that the other side is completely ignored. crazy times.