Harry Reid can’t help but feel sorry for John Boehner - Burgess Everett - POLITICO.com
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“I guess I feel sorry for the speaker,” Reid told reporters Tuesday, citing the immigration, farm, water infrastructure and Internet sales tax bills that have run into trouble in the House.
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Reid isn’t criticizing Boehner personally, aides insist. He’s instead making the case that Boehner is a nice guy who just isn’t in charge of things. And they don’t believe Democrats are risking any negotiating capital either.
Reid’s not alone with his crocodile tears for Boehner. Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) said the speaker “wants to do the right thing” by working with moderates.
“I think he’s worried the right-wing, extreme base of his party is going to take him out,” McCaskill said.
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