John Boehner faults talk radio for his downfall

John Boehner

John Boehner, who’s leaving office and his speaker role at the end of this month, took a sideswipe at conservative media – and right–leaning radio talk–show hosts in particular – and said it’s such influences that led to his political downfall.

“Understand what’s going on here,” Boehner said, addressing questions about the pressure he’s faced from conservatives in recent years, Bloomberg reported.

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He then spoke of the hundreds of radio hosts “trying to out–right each other” who, when combined with active social media posters, cause unnecessary turmoil and confusion over political and cultural matters.

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“[Such has bolstered] the ability of a small group of members, or some small outside organizations, to stir up antics or mislead people,” Boehner said, during an office chat with reporters on Capitol Hill, Bloomberg reported.

Boehner also said the speaker’s office “is the loneliest place in the world, almost as lonely as the presidency” because it isolates “you away from friends and family,” Bloomberg reported.

 

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