Can Speaker Boehner Survive Challenge to Leadership?

Can Speaker Boehner Survive Challenge to Leadership?

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The transcript discusses the challenges faced by the Republican party in maintaining leadership and achieving bipartisan cooperation on key issues like tax reform and infrastructure. It highlights the GOP's ongoing efforts to repeal Obamacare despite expected vetoes and explores the complexities of tax reform. The conversation concludes with speculation on potential candidates for the 2016 presidential election, noting Hillary Clinton as a strong Democratic contender and a wide-open field for Republicans.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern regarding the Speaker's leadership challenge?

The Speaker might lose his position.

Democrats will support the Speaker.

The Speaker will resign.

There might be more than one ballot.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a likely outcome for bipartisan cooperation on major issues?

Major reforms will be easily passed.

Democrats will lead the legislative agenda.

All major issues will be resolved quickly.

Only small, Republican-priority initiatives might succeed.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the GOP's mission since 2010?

To increase taxes.

To repeal Obamacare.

To support President Obama's policies.

To reduce military spending.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is set to become the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee?

Lamar Alexander

John Kasich

Ron Wyden

Orrin Hatch

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is considered the favorite for the Democratic nomination if she decides to run?

Michelle Obama

Elizabeth Warren

Nancy Pelosi

Hillary Clinton