Like Oklahoma Rep. Jim Bridenstine before him, Florida Rep. Ted Yoho has announced on social media that he will not support Rep. John Boehner in his bid to remain Speaker of the House.
Rep Ted Yoho (R-FL) offers himself as an alternative candidate to Spkr Boehner. Vote on House flr is Tuesday. All mbrs vote.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) January 4, 2015
I will not support John Boehner for Speaker of the House.
I ran for Congress in 2012 because I had had enough…. http://t.co/4oWt8pA39D
— Ted Yoho (@TedYoho) January 4, 2015
In a Facebook post Saturday night, Yoho wrote in part:
The American people have spoken loud and clear by their choice to elect conservative Representatives to serve them in Washington. It’s our turn now, as Members of the People’s House, to echo their demands by electing a new Speaker. The American people have allowed us to choose who is best suited to lead the House by electing a deep bench of diverse and qualified members. Our Republic is built on choice, and if needed, I would stand up to give our members that option.
@TedYoho Thank you! We will support you in any way you need. God bless you and be with you!
— NCHometownGirl (@NCHometownGirl) January 4, 2015
@TedYoho @ConservReview GOOD FOR YOU. MAKE A DIFFERENCE
— KGraves (@Levi17twit) January 4, 2015
@TedYoho @ConservReview good for you !! And for US we feel the same way
— LibertyUnderground (@ahomeforlayla) January 4, 2015
@TedYoho @ConservReview I hope there are a lot more like you, sir
— Scott Campbell (@untcampbell) January 4, 2015
@TedYoho and I support you not supporting John Boehner. Thank you
— JustSusan (@sjwillad) January 4, 2015
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https://twitter.com/KonkelMike/status/551543502627422208
Bridenstine: Ted Yoho is a courageous leader. I applaud and respect him for standing up..I could certainly vote for..Yoho as Spkr..
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) January 4, 2015
Bridenstine on Yoho: The idea that John Boehner and Nancy Pelosi are the only two alternatives is incorrect. Now we have a real choice.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) January 4, 2015
Bridenstine on Yoho as alternative to Boehner: Members must decide if they are for the status quo or for a change in direction.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) January 4, 2015
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