The man who tried to unseat House Speaker John Boehner earlier this summer said he believes whoever succeeds him should “reflect the diverse makeup” of the House.
Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., made the dramatic move in July to try to remove Boehner by introducing a resolution calling for a new election for House Speaker.
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Meadows is a conservative and a member of the House Freedom Caucus, which is made up of House Republicans from the conferences’s right flank and who often clash with the leadership on key legislation.
The House never voted on the Meadows resolution, but it was essentially a first move to take out Boehner, who has become the center of criticism from the far Right, who say he has not pushed hard enough to advance conservative causes.
“Speaker Boehner has served honorably during a difficult time for Republicans when the threat of a veto from the White House constantly impedes our legislative agenda,” Meadows said.
“At times I differed with Speaker Boehner on policy or procedural positions, but I commend him for his honorable service, his humility, his undeniable love for his country and his desire to serve this great nation,” he added. “I look forward to an open and inclusive discussion as the House pursues new leadership. There are critically important issues the House must address in the coming months.”
“It is of the utmost importance that our new leadership reflect the diverse makeup of the House Republican Conference and, ultimately, that the voices of the American people are heard through their elected representatives,” he said.
