Ted Cruz rejoices in Boehner's exit, Rubio welcomes new leadership

by Kerry Eleveld

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Friday, Sep. 25, 2015 Friday, Sep. 25, 2015 at 10:03:02am PDT

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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) pauses to look at the crowd as he confirms his candidacy for the 2016 U.S. presidential election race during a speech at Liberty College in Lynchburg, Virginia March 23, 2015. Cruz, a conservative firebrand who frequently clas

I always knew you liked me better.

No one was happier than Ted Cruz at the news of John Boehner's demise. He stopped just short of praising Jesus Friday while speaking at the Values Voters summit.

"You want to know how much each of you terrify Washington?" Mr Cruz asked the audience of grassroots evangelical conservative at this annual conference. "Yesterday, John Boehner was Speaker of the House. Y'all come to town and somehow that changes."
"My only request," he quipped, "is, can you come more often?"

Here's a few other reactions from the GOP.

Marco Rubio: You're history, John John.

"Just a few minutes ago Speaker Boehner announced that he will be resigning. And with all due respect to people that serve in government – it is important at this moment with respect to him and the service that he’s provided to our country – it’s not about him or anybody else. And I’m not here today to bash anyone. But the time has come to turn the page. The time has come to turn the page and allow a new generation of leadership in this country."

Jeb! Bush: It was God's plan.

“John Boehner dedicated his life to public service. Bringing the Holy Father to Congress was a fitting cap to a great career.”

Chris Christie: Meh.

"I admire @SpeakerBoehner for his dedication and service to this country. He’s a good man and I wish him well."

1:21 PM PT: UPDATE: Trump took time out of talking about the polls to mention Boehner.

.@TheHill- Trump on Boehner resignation: 'It's a good thing' http://t.co/...

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 25, 2015