HUFFINGTON POST: …”You mean the groups that came out and opposed it before they ever saw it?” [House Speaker John Boehner ] said in a response to a reporter’s question.
Before the deal was even announced on Tuesday, Heritage Action and Americans For Prosperity stated their opposition to it. Following the announcement, Club For Growth said it would oppose the deal and include it on its congressional scorecard.
“They’re using our members and they’re using the American people for their own goals. This is ridiculous,” Boehner said loudly. “Listen, if you’re for more deficit reduction, you’re for this agreement.” … (more)