House Dems Doubt Boehner Plan's Success

“No.”  That seemed to be the consensus from Democratic lawmakers when asked Thursday if they or any other members of their caucus would support Speaker of the House John Boehner’s (R-OH) debt ceiling plan.

“I haven’t heard of a single person for it,” said Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  “Absolutely no one,” supports the Boehner plan, said Rep. John Larson (D-CT), adding that there is “not a single Blue Dog” for it either.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said that she “can’t speak for every member, but there will be unanimity,” in voting against Boehner’s plan.

John Boehner’s debt ceiling plan is on the House floor now and with signs that many Republicans will not support the measure, the lack of any Democrats in favor add uncertainty over whether the bill can pass.

Speaker Boehner?

Politico is reporting today that House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) is positioning himself to be the face of the GOP ahead of this fall’s midterm elections. Boehner, along with help from the NRCC, recently launched a “Boehner for Speaker” fundraising committee. Of course, his party will have to win back the majority in the House in November in order for Boehner to wrestle the gavel from current Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).