How House Conservatives Are Approaching Boehner’s Successor Race

“In some ways, there’s merit to not having a member run,” said Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., speaking of the House Freedom Caucus, to which she belongs.

Josh Siegel, --September 30, 2015

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Conservatives are not known for patience. A do-it-now, uncompromising mentality has helped the Tea Party topple former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, and now, Speaker John Boehner.
But just as they seem at the peak of their powers, conservatives are taking a step back, and taking a cautious, slow approach to upcoming leadership elections that will define the future of the House. Conservatives of the House Freedom Caucus — whose 40 or so members helped expedite Boehner’s retirement — have decided for now to not push for one of their own to seek a leadership role in the House, including speaker. More...

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