Insider counts of the GOP rebels planning to vote against John Boehner’s reelection as House speaker have reached 18, but the Ohio Republican is taking a long-term view of the flash mob of foes and isn’t planning a harsh retaliation.

“He won’t, and the two opponents are goofballs,” said an outside advisor in a reference to gadfly speaker challengers, Reps. Louie Gohmert of Texas and Ted Yoho of Florida.

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