Labrador Explains Boehner Vote
Rep. Raúl Labrador, R-Idaho, issued the following statement regarding his vote Tuesday for John Boehner to continue as speaker of the
House in the 114
th
Congress: “Today, I made a difficult decision in voting for John Boehner for Speaker of the House. Many constituents from Idaho contacted me to let me know that I should not support him. I want them to know that I did not make this decision lightly. I share the view of the majority of my constituents who are deeply frustrated by the way the House has run the last four years. I understand that many of my most loyal supporters are angry with my vote.”
More here.
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