Steve King Demands ‘Blood Oath’ From Boehner To Shut Down The Government

When I said that Republicans are like a crime family, I did not mean that literally. Apparently, I should revise my assessment.

Amplify’d from thinkprogress.org

Earlier this year, radical right-wing congressman Steve King (R-IA) introduced a discharge petition in the House to repeal health reform. Thus far, his measure has attracted 173 signatures. Rep. Gene Taylor (D-MS) became the first Democrat last week to sign the petition. King told conservative blogger Ed Morrissey he’s “likely to get more Democrats.”

But King seems more worried that the leadership of his Republican caucus — some of whom have said they won’t campaign for a full health care repeal — won’t carry through with a pledge to repeal ObamaCare. Roll Call reports that King is now demanding a “blood oath” from House Minority Leader John Boehner to include a repeal of health care reform in every appropriations bill next year, even if a government shutdown results:

“We must not blink,” he said, noting that money cannot be spent without the House voting to pass it. “If the House says no, it’s no.” Their new tea party backers won’t tolerate anything less than a full repeal of the health care law, he said. “They will leave us if we go wobbly,” he said. “I am worried about that, but that’s why I think it’s got to be a blood oath.” Read more at thinkprogress.org

 

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