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House Speaker John Boehner and GOP leadership have removed several conservative House members from their respective powerful committee positions, Breitbart News has learned. Effective next Congress, leadership pulled Kansas Republican Rep. Tim Huelskamp, Michigan Republican Rep. Justin Amash and Arizona Republican Rep. David Schweikert off committees from which they could exert conservative pressure on fiscal matters. Amash and Huelskamp were pulled from the Budget Committee and Schweikert from the Financial Services Committee. Huelskamp, a freshman elected during the 2010 tea party wave, thinks the leadership move to pull him from the powerful committee is revenge for him standing up for conservatism. It is little wonder why Congress has a 16 percent approval rating: Americans send principled representatives to change Washington and get punished in return, Huelskamp said in a Monday night statement. The GOP leadership might think they have silenced conservatives, but removing me and others from key committees only confirms our conservative convictions. This is clearly a vindictive move, and a sure sign that the GOP Establishment cannot handle disagreement." Earlier on Monday in an interview with Breitbart News (http://www.breitbart.com /Big-Government/2012/12/03/I-meant-it-Huelskamp-rallies-House-Republicans-
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to-reaffirm-their-pledges-not-to-raise-taxes), Huelskamp again reaffirmed his support for the Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) anti-tax pledge. Hes encouraging his colleagues in the House to come out publicly against potential tax increases and asking citizens across the country to help. Huelskamp thinks his most recent challenge to his GOP colleagues asking them to reaffirm their pledges is hardly the only conservative thing hes done to spark leadership retaliation. In his Monday night statement (http://huelskamp.house.gov /index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4247:huelskamp-statemetnon-committee-assignments&catid=48:press-releases), he listed out a number of other conservative things hes done that he thinks caused leadership to turn their fire on him. "This morning Congressman Schweikert learned there was a price to be paid for voting based on principle, said Schweikert spokeswoman Rachel Semmel. "That price was the removal from the House Financial Services Committee. We are obviously disappointed that Leadership chose to take this course, but Rep. Schweikert remains committed to fighting for the conservative principles that brought him here." FreedomWorks president Matt Kibbe bashed the move, too, saying in a statement that [t]his is a clear attempt on the part of Republican leadership to punish those in Washington who vote the way they promised their constituents they would on principle instead of mindlessly rubber-stamping trillion dollar deficits and the bankrupting of America. This is establishment thinking, circling the wagons around yes-men and punishing anyone that dares to take a stand for good public policy. Spokespersons for Amash and Schweikert didnt immediately respond to Breitbart News request for comment. A spokesperson for Boehner didnt either.
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This is bullcrap! David Schweikert is one of the best we have! He voted "no" on "the deal" and no on the horrific NDAA!
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WHHAIBER
Night of the Long Knives! The purge is underway and the sell-out is nigh!! A resurgent Tea Party is the answer and throw out the RINOs and Quislings in the GOP!!!
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HIPPIESOL
...for all who have been dooped by the GOP/RNC...a president gingrich/vice president paul team in the white house sounds pretty damn good about right now...
TVEXECUTIVE
Boehner is a FAILURE. He has no more loyalty to AMERICA than Obama. Boehner MUST GO! Someone must have pictures of him with Animals!!! Why elese would he be selling America out! God Help Us! No one else is!
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FAITHANDHONOR
To those who have been given much, much will be required. May he roast in hell for the way he has sold this great nation down the drain. He, Can't-or, and Issa have squandered the victory of 2010, earned by the sweat and work of the very conservatives he so despises, and without which he and the spineless GOP establishment would have NO VICTORY. It's time for a 3rd party now, and I say this as a 47-year Pubbie registrant... But no more. The GOP is just as complicit as the Dims in their sellout of this country, but they have the greater accountability, because THEY KNOW BETTER. As I said, may he roast.
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MR_DITTERS
I wish I were in Boehner's district so that I could NOT vote for him.
NEMCRNA
I live in his district. He runs unopposed everytime

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EDWARD MITCHELL
leadership knows of my disgust at their moveto diminish conservative principles!leadership thinks they mustgo along to get along!Speaker of the House is a big disappointment!I guess he thinks U go along to get along!what he needs to do is sellconservative ideas!you cannot give POTUS any of his liberal ideas!that must be what they arethinkin to take conservatives off all committees!POTUS thinks he won the electionand that gives him a mandate,he forgot we kept the house!the house hascontrol of all spending,use it to control the president
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JEO
Tammy Faye Boehner has to go!

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SOCON
Leave poor Tammy Faye alone! lol

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THELIBERALNATOR
These professional polititions like boenner are so out of touch with reality, and the issuses that really matter to conservative republicans, its like they live in another world, they will sometimes critisize the U.N., but when is the last time you ever heard one say 'lets get the U.N. off our soil and the U.S. out of the U.N....Nope never happens..When is the last time you ever heard any of them say '' not a dime of aid to any foriegn country until we can pay our own bills?...nope never happens when is the last time you heard one of them say we are not getting involved in any foriegn intangelments unless it is a direct threat to our national security? nope you will never hear it , when is the last time you heard one of them say we should get rid of the Federal income tax?...nope won't ever hear that either, their too addicted to spending. When is the last time you heard any of them say that we shouldn't be going around the world trying to spread democracy (or what ever it is we are trying to spread) at the expense of the American tax payer? have you ever heard any of them say that we shouldn't be militarizing our local police forces ? When is the last time you heard one say that maybe the war on drugs isn't working out so good, maybe we should try something else?...Nope won't hear it.. Orin Hatch, Lindsey Grahmm cracker, John Mcain its all the same.
PROUDAMERICAN247
In 2014, conservatives candidates need to win and overwhelm these frickin' RINOS. RINO boehner and the other dumb RINOS need a boot in the rear end. Sick and tired of these idiots ignoring the WILL of the PEOPLE by trying to force the conservative representatives to "sit down and shut up." When are these haughty nitwits gonna learn behaving like a Dim doesn't work. It's a losing proposition. They're traitors and spineless wusses of the party as far as I'm concerned. We need fresh blood that we have in our newly elected constitutional conservative representatives.
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12/3/2012 11:55 PM
Rout 'em out in '14. Let's be done with these tired, corrupt old white men.
BUCKTHORN
Boehner--is this guy the Quisling of the GOP (soon to be Whigs) or just a misguided idiot?
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TROOPER4TRUTH
Boooenner, we have a bus too.

JONES66
Everybody who cares about this country needs to do TWO things over the next 4 weeks or so. First, you need to be on the phone to your congressman's DC office (get the numbers at www.house.gov) and demand that they oppose ANY tax increases, demand that they oppose ANY increase to the debt ceiling, and demand that no more money be spent on continuing resolutions. Second, buy ammo, lots of ammo !!!
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IMMIGRANT_FROM_SOCIALISM7
Arrogance and contempt clearly embraced by both parties.....Socialism even closer now
DEF
More proof....Satan is powerful!!!

ANNCONSCIENCE
Okay, you central Oklahoma folks. Remember when James Lankford was sworn in to the House two years ago - in an interview shortly afterwards, he made it very clear he intended to toe the mark for Speaker Boehner. He held true to his promise. Now he has been given two more years. His payoff for toeing the mark for two years is his recent appointment as Republican Policy Committee Chairman. Any questions?
11BRAVO
Another Tea Party blood bath in 2014-this time we go after republicans too!! Primary Boner and Mr. McGoo, er McConnel.
AP8TRIOT
Would not surprise me to see this happen 11Bravo. If they failed their mission, then time to fire them, whoever they might be.
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F MARTINEZ
Boener doesn't have the balls required to stand up to obama, the democrats and the media. He's a coward who will sell the country down the road in order to keep himself in power. Disgusting.
LILOLADY
As an aside, anyone notice the author of this piece? The new kid on the block. I believe he is a welcome addition to Breitbart, considering the response he generates. Good for you Matthew!
COTTONEYED
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12/3/2012 11:55 PM
I LOATH Boehner. I LOATH the re-pu-bi-can establishment. May they all choke on it. The only one or thing i loath more is the Chicago street punk, his gang and what they stand for!
TRINIDADCONSERVATIVE
Boenher's got to go. If it were up to him, the GOP would become Democrat-lite. It has become clear that before the Republicans can ever hope to successfully take on Obama and the Democrats, there NEEDS to be a conservative takeover (if not makeover) of the GOP. Like Reagan said, bold, bright colors, not pastel shades.
JONES66
I think that there will be a vote for House Speaker in early January. Tell your Repub Congressman to vote against Boener.
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LILOLADY
Sorry, but the GOP has been Democrat Lite for so many years! They really benefit every election they lose. Lobbyists love'em.
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APRILNOVEMBER811
John Boehner is a HUGE problem. He's a bully to congressional members, and he's an abused spouse to the left and the Goebbels media. To those of you in his district, he's an old used up hag. Do you have anything better you can offer the country. If this guy was leading a battle in a physical war, the troops would all be dead. He smokes, so lets hope he dies of a heart attack.
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GUEST
Unless cirrhosis of the liver comes first.

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SCOOB
Great article. Please keep the light on the GOP leadership cockroaches.
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HAWK7777
Now this really blows my mind. I campaigned for Justin Amash and know him personally. He is one of the most conservitve Reps in the house and has never missed a vote and at times would be the only disentting vote in Congress. When the alledged "leadership" pulls these type of Reps from there commitee post we are in deep trouble. Boner himself along with O, Holder, ect. need to let go of the strangle hold on the throat of our Country. Don't just fear what the Dem's might do, fear what our "fearless" Rebub leaders are doing....
PAHOLDOUT
Voting for Republicans without demands on how they will actually work is a waste of time.
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STANH
Just bend over and grab your ankles John.

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BASEBALL
Boehner likely getting timely funding by the lefts lobbyists

TRAILERLINE
Republicans were warned but refuse to listen. Stay strong teaparty members. Americans are behind you 100%. The good old bad boys must go.
BEN
For the first time I will stop voting for GOP candidates. The Tea Party may need to start a formal candidacy. This puke Boehner and his cronies are as bad as the Marxists. When a real party takes over we need to stop all the perks and payouts these crooks have voted for them,selves. Put them on SS and Medicare.
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11BRAVO
Just make sure your GOP candidate is a TP guy.

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APROUDINFIDEL
This speaks volumes about what the future holds for conservatives...nothing good.
DEJONN
Boehner go f$%k yourself punk, no more Republicans...or demorats... third party....

PAHOLDOUT
Exactly. This contempt of the electorate needs to END.

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THESEUSBECK
Primary the sot!

APLWBINAK
Boehner and his fellow ball polishing RINO's better enjoy themselves while they can, because they're just pissing us all off, and we'll make 2010 look mild compared to the house cleaning we'll do in 2014...
JANGOBEAR
Amazing how Cry Baby Boehner only plays hardball with Conservatives. Obama and the Libs? He can't wait to give in. What can we do to take the Speakership away from him?
IO9F
Not just the speakership. Vote him out of office!

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YEPHORA
"Cave" boy Boneless simply can't stand up to 0bama and Act Like A MAN.
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IO9F
Boehner doesn't want to stand up to Obama - he agrees with Obama on many issues. Remember he's part of the establishment!
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AZVICK
This is more like news. Keep it coming.

EILEEN_FOR_FREEDOM_LIBERTY
Boehner is a tried and true...'fence sitter' of the RepuGlican establishment and should not be left in the speakership...he is helping to destroy all that we hold dear...not fighting to stop the destruction! CALL/EMAIL HIS OFFICE AND TELL HIM HOW YOU FEEL...AMERICA! http://www.speaker.gov/
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FLAYER
Yes, write or call but do not divide. Division is Obama's game. When purists stay home and light a candle to their "principles" they lose and we get Obama.
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APOSEMATIC
Surprize...not. The GOP Leader(less)ship hates Conservatives. The GOP take Conservatives' votes for granted. The GOP works actively against any and all real Conservative Candidates. Boehner had told the 2010 class to sit down and shut up. This is pure hate for the GOP Conservative Base. Can any Conservative not say its time for a third Party? At least the GOP would have to acknowledge the Conservatives exist. No Conservative should give a dime to these GOP haters of Conservative principles. If the Conservatives, TP, and Libertarians would join forces, we would be a force the GOP could no longer ignore.
FLAYER
The DNC thanks you. Divide and conquer. Obama's played you well. Wise up and realize Reagan's rule that someone who agrees with you %80 isn't your %20 enemy. That's why Reagan was so successful. He realized that successive approximations towards a goal really works. How the he** do you think liberals have taken over whole sectors: education, media, government employees? We need to start now and advance when we can. Stay and protect our territory when necessary and try to avoid retreats. Stop playing a zero sum game. If some 3mil Republicans/conservatives had bothered to make the effort to vote we would have won. Thanks, purists. You stick to your "principles" but remember you are fighting a side that has none which puts you at a distinct disadvantage.
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LILOLADY
Guess what? Changing registration from Republican to Independent. Immediately. Stopped supporting the GOP years ago during the Dole thing.
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IO9F
Like your way of thinking; unite against the Republicans.

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FLAYER
That's just NUTS!

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JGILMAN
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Since the Gop is so good at caving here's what we do. A Conservative third party would split the vote in 2014 and force them to cave to us. Easy peezy.
PSUBRAT
This whole thing just reeks of a "negotiation" with the White House. "I'll consider giving you a little something if you get rid of those conservatives on the finance committees." Either that or Boehner is afraid they'll pull a coup on him come the next session.
IO9F
Are there any strong Conervative/Tea Party people to run against Boehner in the next election? It's imperative to get rid of him!
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NEMCRNA
He runs unopposed in my district year after year

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LILOLADY
I believe that .... anybody ..... can be voted Speaker. Even a business man. Heard awhile ago Gingrich(sp.) might be offered up for consideration. Please correct me if you know different.
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MYSTWLKER
It's true, the rules do not require that a member of congress be voted speaker. A governor or any other citizen can be elected to that position.
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PAYNEWALKER
The political class knows their way of life is threatened by real conservatives. They'll do whatever they have to to protect their way of life. We need citizen legislators! Not politicians.
JOHN R SCHUH
McConnel is a muly6i-millionaire only because he is tight with the Washington Establishment.

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NARMER44
The Speaker doesn't seem to know how to negotiate with the Prez even when he knows what he wants. He needs to put his plan into a resolution and have it passed and sent to the Senate so that the Prez can't say he doesn't have a plan, as his minions have been repeating all week. He needs to get out in front of the parade. Don't just sit around licking your lips.
APROUDINFIDEL
Nobody has the nuts to stand up to Obama for fear of being called a racist. I wish he would knock on my door...I would welcome being called racist for telling him how the cow ate the cabbage.
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DWOK
You are doing this Mr. Boehner at your own peril. I realize that you are not a conservative, that you hold us with a certain disdain that we similarly hold for liberals but by ignoring the conservatives that make up the base of your party you are dooming the Republican party to certain future oblivion.
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SOVEREIGNMARY
This is what I messaged to John Boehner - "It is absolutely disgusting that you and your Republican Establishment Machine would do such a rotten, dirty and vile thing! The RNC and the GOP have lost many members who have since become CONSTITUTIONAL INDEPENDENTS because of vile actions like this! Well, it sure looks like the GOP Establishment Machine is determined to stifle the ardor of the true upholders of this nation's ONLY Supreme Rule of Law. https://www.facebook.com/messa... You can also send a message to John Boehner through the following link: http://www.speaker.gov/contact
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BUNGALENA
The Gop is feckless so long as it's controlled by Rinos'. It is time for a new party.
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DWOK
A 3rd party isn't the answer. Every time we here of another person within the GOP being heralded by the money changers we need to reject everyone of them and bring forth our own candidates. In fact Jim Demint is encouraging his own followers to run for political office, Demint is a man that gets it. We have to drain the swamp so voices like Rand Paul, Demint, Cruz and Rubio can be heard.
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BEN
I don't see how the GOP can be fixed. Look at 2010 and what Boehner has done. He has marginalized them and co-opted the others. This is now the way of the GOP.
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JONATHAN
Paul/Cruz, I like the cut of their jib.

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EDGEOFTHECLIFF
Let's sit on our hands in 2014 and send them all packing. Let Pelosi and the rest of the racist shrews in the Dem Party run it. They'll be dealing with the collapsing economy under BHO anyway. Nothing is going to save it. Send McConnell and that steaming POS Boehner away for good. What a waste of oxygen.
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JR1984
Conservatives and Tea Party Members: Boehner must be challenged in the next election.....and if Boehner wins throw all votes and monetary support to any democrat who opposes him. We can work on getting his seat back later. I would rather lose his seat than to reward his treachery with another term.
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APROUDINFIDEL
It worked for Nero in Rome.

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EDGEOFTHECLIFF
BTW, thank you for your service. Both to you brothers and sisters in Arms, and our country. We shall rise again and Patriotism will return. Only the weak that are in
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power now are causing it to be more of a fight. It should be the natural order for Americans.
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PAHOLDOUT
EdgeOfTheCliff is correct. If you vote for them no matter what, they have no reason to care what you think. See Dims and the blacks.
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EDGEOFTHECLIFF
It is often necessary to surgically remove a disease to make the body whole. The Democrat is a flawed, demented, selfish body, but essentially without disease and without honor. The Republican body was once full of honor and integrity and was bound in freedom. It is now diseased which makes it appear as a weak version of the stronger evil Democrat. It needs to be put under the knife, it will become weaker, and then it will grow strong and healthy once again.
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BLUECOLLARBYTES
Republican 'leadership' is afraid of looking 'uncooperative' with Obama. They might get blamed for any failures. PopMedia might go after them. Some may lose elections. it's a crisis.
GBRITTAIN
The first step that all Reps and conservatives can do starting immediately.
DO NOT WATCH, READ, LISTEN TO OR SUBSCRIBE TO MSM. They are the propaganda arm of the Dems and the Left. Do not support them.
Please make the keep this pledge to yourself and for America and encourage all Reps and conservatives you know to do likewise.
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PAHOLDOUT
RINOS losing elections can be arranged...

BUNGALENA
That would be a real shame-some of them losing election, I mean

LILOLADY
Laughing here! Thanks, bungalena!

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