Statement by Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) on the Majority Leader Candidacy
of Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement regarding the announcement of Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ) on his candidacy for House Majority Leader:
“John is an important member of our Conference and a respected voice for reform. His entry into the Majority Leader race is further proof the Conference isn’t happy with the status quo. Our Conference will only benefit from a truly open and competitive contest based on ideas, principles, and abilities, and I welcome him into the race. Between the two of us, we’re going to make this race about reforming how the House does business and providing a real alternative to the status quo.
“I applaud his courage and sacrifice in making this run and look forward to seeing each of the other candidates’ detailed plans for retaining and expanding our Republican majority. The campaign for House Majority Leader officially begins again today.”
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