Writer Daniel Horowitz has been urging conservatives to give Rep. John Boehner the boot as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. At Breitbart.com he says that “it would only require 29 House members to depose [Boehner].” The initial objective, he argues, is simply to deny Boehner a majority on the first ballot in order to force a subsequent vote. The balloting will continue until someone receives a majority. According to Horowitz, conservatives have enough power to ensure that the winner is someone other than Boehner.
We know we dont have the votes to get a full spectrum conservative, but we can get some1 who respects regular order and works with us
— Daniel Horowitz (@RMConservative) January 4, 2015
With @replouiegohmert now running for Speaker, there r 2 alternative choices. likely more to come. No more excuses not to #FireBoehner
— Daniel Horowitz (@RMConservative) January 4, 2015
Look, we are not talking about storming Normandy beaches like our grandparents did. What r they scared of? Boehner having a crying fit?
— Daniel Horowitz (@RMConservative) January 4, 2015
For those putting out misinformation on Speaker's election, this is not calculus or trigonometry. It's simple arithmetic 246-*29* < 218
— Daniel Horowitz (@RMConservative) January 4, 2015
In short, there are cants and there are wonts. At this point, those still making excuses are in the latter camp #FireBoehner
— Daniel Horowitz (@RMConservative) January 4, 2015
Well, now for the next lie. They said they singled out DHS funding 4 defund. Now they are saying they wont do it. Who didnt see that coming?
— Daniel Horowitz (@RMConservative) January 4, 2015
GOP has announced over weekend that they will let Obama's amnesty stand. What is the excuse for doing nothing? #FireBoehner
— Daniel Horowitz (@RMConservative) January 4, 2015
@JoeGarrison6 @GOPLeader he will not be. same people can veto him..plenty of others will step up once Boehner goes down
— Daniel Horowitz (@RMConservative) January 4, 2015
Assuming Republicans vote for their fellow Republicans, a Democrat will not be able to attain a majority:
Debunking Myth: There is zero chance of Pelosi becoming Speaker because she would never win more than 188 votes http://t.co/ue7qRWzjBq
— Daniel Horowitz (@RMConservative) January 2, 2015
If you don’t follow Horowitz on Twitter, this would be a good time to start.
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.
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