The Life and Times of John Boehner

John Boehner
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In Black and White
Of greater concern to Democrats than golf skills is Boehner's relationship with the lobbyists of K Street and his formidable fund-raising abilities. In 2010, he headlined more than 160 campaign events, raking in tens of millions of dollars for Republicans.

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