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Republican Leader John Boehner Insists He's "Staying"
Rep. Boehner, Other House Republican Leaders Under Pressure After Defeats
POSTED: 3:46 pm EDT May 19,
2008
UPDATED: 3:49 pm EDT May 19,
2008
WASHINGTON -- His party has suffered three surprising, devastating defeats in special congressional elections. West Chester Republican Rep. John Boehner, the U.S. House Minority Leader, is under increasing pressure and faces an uncertain future.Sources tell whiotv.com House Republicans will meet Tuesday to discuss, among other things, their concerns about the party's prospects in the November elections. Multiple House staffers told us the party expects to lose multiple seats in the U.S. House and Senate. Several House aides also confirm to whiotv.com that members of Congress are growing increasingly disenchanted with the performance of their leadership, including Boehner. VIDEO:
Scott MacFarlane Reports - John Boehner's Battle On Sunday, Boehner dismissed some of the speculation. He told ABC's "This Week" program, "I'm staying. My job is to help bring our members together."
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