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The Inside Story Of How Obama Fought Back Against Boehner, Cantor, And The Tea

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In the wake of the 2010 midterm elections, Republicans took control of the House of Representatives, and John Boehner became Speaker. Boehner and his allies, including House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and the Tea Party movement, were determined to block Obama's agenda at every turn. But Obama was not about to let them get away with it. He fought back, using every tool at his disposal, including executive orders, vetoes, and public pressure.

Showdown: The Inside Story of How Obama Fought Back Against Boehner, Cantor, and the Tea Party

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President Obama Meets With Speaker Of The House John Boehner And House Majority Leader Eric Cantor In The Oval Office. Showdown: The Inside Story Of How Obama Fought Back Against Boehner Cantor And The Tea Party

One of the first things Boehner and his allies did was to pass a budget that would have repealed Obamacare. Obama vetoed the bill, and the two sides were at a stalemate. In response, Obama issued an executive order that would allow him to implement parts of Obamacare without congressional approval.

Boehner and his allies were furious. They accused Obama of overstepping his authority, and they vowed to fight him every step of the way. But Obama was not deterred. He continued to use executive orders to implement his agenda, and he vetoed every bill that Congress passed that he disagreed with.

In addition to executive orders, Obama also used public pressure to get his way. He gave speeches and held rallies across the country, urging Americans to support his agenda. He also used social media to connect with voters and build support for his policies.

Obama's strategy was effective. He was able to build public support for his agenda, and he was able to veto every bill that Congress passed that he disagreed with. As a result, he was able to implement many of his key policies, even though Republicans controlled the House of Representatives.

The battle between Obama and Boehner and his allies was a bitter one. But in the end, Obama was the one who emerged victorious. He was able to implement many of his key policies, and he showed that he was not afraid to stand up to his opponents.

Here are some of the specific examples of how Obama fought back against Boehner, Cantor, and the Tea:

* In 2011, Obama issued an executive order that allowed him to implement parts of Obamacare without congressional approval. * In 2012, Obama vetoed a bill that would have repealed Obamacare. * In 2013, Obama issued an executive order that raised the minimum wage for federal contractors. * In 2014, Obama vetoed a bill that would have blocked his immigration reform plan. * In 2015, Obama issued an executive order that allowed undocumented immigrants to apply for work permits.

These are just a few examples of the many ways that Obama fought back against his opponents. He was not afraid to use every tool at his disposal to implement his agenda. As a result, he was able to achieve many of his goals, even though Republicans controlled the House of Representatives.

Obama's victory over Boehner, Cantor, and the Tea Party is a reminder that even when the odds are stacked against you, it is possible to achieve your goals. It is also a reminder that the power of the presidency is a powerful force for change.

Showdown: The Inside Story of How Obama Fought Back Against Boehner, Cantor, and the Tea Party

by David Corn

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