Hello Folks
I continue my journey to find a candidate who will run against John Boehner. The Obama Campaign's successful bid for the White House has narrowed the gap considerably between Democratic and GOP voting disparities. We have registered tens of thousands of new voters in Southwest Ohio. OH-8 is the closest it has been to "in play" in decades and we need a candidate who is willing to raise money and get going now.
Meanwhile I am doing my research and I invite you to learn more about one of the Democratic Party's savviest adversaries.
More below the fold:
John Andrew Boehner-Born November 17, 1949 (Sign: Scorpio)
One of 12 brothers and sisters, both parents were involved in the family. Boehner has lived in southwest Ohio his entire life.
He graduated in 1968 from Moeller High School. During the Viet Nam War Boehner joined the US Navy, but was honorably discharged 8 weeks later for a bad back.
Boehner was married to his wife Debbie in 1973. They have two daughters.
Boehner graduated from Xavier University with a business degree.
He accepted a position at Nucite Sales He later became president.
Mission Statement of Nucite Sales: To deliver exceptional service and professional representation while providing comprehensive packaging solutions that support the business goals of our customers and principals.
Boehner found politics in 1981 serving on the Board of Trustees of Union Township in Butler County Ohio.
Boehner was elected as a State Senator and served from 1985-1990.
Boehner was elected to the House of Representitives in 1990. During his freshman year he teamed up with John Doolittle (CA-04),Scott Klug (WI-02), Jim Nussle (IA-01), Frank Riggs (CA-01), Charles H. Taylor (NC-11), Rick Santorum (PA-18) They would come to be known as the Gang of 7. The Group made quite a deal out of the House Banking Scandal, Capit0l Barber Shop, and Senate Restaurant. Ironically Boehner is the only Member of the orignal group still serving in the House.
In 1994, Boehner joined Newt Gingrich and helped develop the Contract for America. This is when the GOP gained control of the House of Representitives.
- Boehner raises eyebrows as he passes out checks from tobbacco lobbyists on the House floor.
- Boehner files law suit against Jim McDerrmott over the release of tapes which contained conversations between Boehner and Gingrich.
2001-2006, Boehner was chair of the House Education and Workforce Committee. He promoted Charter Schools and was influential in the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act.
In June of 2004, Boehner, with the help of Rod paige, dedicated a statue of George W. Bush. It is located in front of Hamilton High School, in Hamilton Ohio.
In 2005, Boehner passes the Higher Education Act which was suppose to save money, but only enriched SallieMae. 34 SallieMae Executives made contributions to Boehner's Freedom PAC in 2004.
- GOP loses control of the House and Boehner becomes House Minority Leader
- Boehner cries over Iraq War funding.
- Boehner wants to maintain the status quo on health care by demanding reform.
Boehner's House voting record.
It is time to get this man out of office. We need to make hime fight, spend money, and then lose his seat. If he is not challenged by a viable candidate, he is free to run around the country raising money and helping elect other GOP candidates.
Sincerely
Gator