Meet The Next House Speaker, Rep. John Boehner

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And what about building a relationship with the president? They do have several things in common.

Stahl: You play golf. President plays golf. You've never played together, right?

Boehner: No.

Stahl: How come?

Boehner: I don't know. Usually what happens is the president invites you.

Stahl: And you're a much better golfer than he is. Right?

Boehner: He understands that.

Stahl: Which, (LAUGHTER) and that's why he hasn't invited you?

Boehner: No, I don't know. But listen, playing golf with someone is a great way to get to know someone. You start trying to hit that little white ball, you can't be somebody that you're not, because all of you shows up.

Stahl: So is this a hint? Are you saying, "Come on, Mr. President. Let's go get to know each other."

Boehner: We've talked about it. We've talked about it a number of times. It just hasn't happened yet.

The president teased Boehner about something else they share: "After all we have a lot in common. He is a person of color, although not a color that appears in the natural world," Obama said.

Debbie Boehner, his wife of 37 years, says he's had dark skin as long as she's known him.

Boehner: Listen, I've never been in a tanning salon in my life. I've never used a tanning product in my life.

Mrs. Boehner stayed home in Ohio with their two daughters, Tricia and Lindsay, through his 20 years in congress. Stahl asked them how they met.

Boehner: Oh that was really romantic.

Stahl: Was it? Was it?

Boehner: I was emptying her garbage can one morning. When I was a janitor.

He was working nights to pay for college, which took him seven years to finish.

Stahl: So what do you think about him being speaker of the House? Has it hit you?

Debbie Boehner: No. It sure hasn't. Real proud of him. He'll do a good job. I'm real proud of him.

Stahl: You know what's happening over here.

John Boehner: No, no. My nose is running.

Stahl: No it's not. What set you off that time? 'Cause she's proud of you? He cries all the time?

Debbie Boehner: No, but he's going through an emotional period, too. I mean, this isn't you know, as you say this is not an ordinary job. Whoever would have thought that he'd be in this position. He was a janitor on the night shift when I met him. (LAUGHTER) He's come a long way.

Stahl: Somebody who's gone from mopping this floor to being speaker of the House.

Debbie Boehner: Yeah. Doesn't happen every day.

John Boehner: Welcome to America.
Produced by Karen Sughrue

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by kkwilson1000 December 15, 2010 7:22 PM EST: Joy. Mr. Boehner is a real human with feelings. What a difference from Ms. Pelosi, who feels nothing. Boehner's weepiness may be strange, but Pelosi self absorption is scary. Who in there right mind says: to bad millions of americans can not afford health insurance, I'll dictate that you pay it anyway? After donating 750 billion to bank charity, maybe Congress should be reminded that is "in God we trust".; Reply to this comment


by brian_norwood December 15, 2010 12:18 PM EST: Congratulations Mr. Weeper...er I mean Speaker.; Reply to this comment


by san850 December 15, 2010 6:00 AM EST: You know, crying is a natural emotion, BUT most normal people cry for the right reasons. This guy turns on the water works at every speech and interview. He needs serious help. Guess the Repubs are real proud of this selection. Instead of being "Weeper of the House", he should just team up with Glenn Beck and they can cry on each other's shoulder.; Reply to this comment


by Multi-Basking December 15, 2010 12:40 AM EST: "Stahl: There have been moments of disrespect shown to President Obama. Bohner: Well, there was some disrespect, I would suggest, that was shown to me yesterday by the president." So, someone states the obvious and calls these traitors bastards out for what they really are, and that is the part he cries about? How about the millions who do not have a job period and are dying out here? Any Sympathy there Bohner? Or is it all about you and your legacy of hate and destruction for the working class that voted you into power? Man, if some Dem had cried on 60 minutes, you can only imagine the crap they would be slinging.; Reply to this comment


by Turkw December 14, 2010 11:33 PM EST: When did 60 minutes turn in to Fox light? I think Lesley Stahl needs to watch some Daily Show so she can learn how to do an interview. In Boehner's defense, I think some of the fluff got in his eyes. Just awful.; Reply to this comment


by LauraSue50 December 14, 2010 7:07 AM EST: It amazes me the ignorance of one own political party the history and their policies. Deregulation opened the door to greatly increased profits made possible by investments in riskier assets financed with greater leverage-namely more borrowing. The financial sector's share of domestic corporate profits rose to exceed 40 percent in 2001-2003, and remained over a third in 2004-2007 inclusive. This from a sector that employs about 6 percent of full-time equivalent workers! Deregulation started with Reagan an almost collased the Savings and Loans in the 80'. Deregulation starts out well then bubble and explodes. I wish people would turn off there am radio and read more often. Then they can decided thierself instead of living on someone elses opinion with ther own personal gain in play.; Reply to this comment

by isabeljerry222 December 13, 2010 10:49 PM EST

John Boehner appeared in the interview to have deep emotional problems manifested in uncontrolled crying binges. I feel that a person with obvious personal disorders should not be allowed to assume a post as important as speaker of the house. I have seen other speeches where he has broken down for no appearent reason. Instability is a warning sign that must be taken seriously and delt with professionally. I wish him good luck, but only if he reaches out for help.

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by Multi-Basking December 15, 2010 12:29 AM EST: I will wish him "Good Luck" only after he leaves his post to peruse mental stability from a professional. Hopefully it will only take until the rest of his sad life to "Get Better". Maybe Bohner should hook-up with Glenn Beck.


by hofkurz December 13, 2010 8:46 PM EST: Very telling. Can't use the word compromise. The middle class, what is left of it, will suffer for the next two years. Interesting that he could obtain his American Dream but denies others that same opportunity. Also interesting that a story about Brazil and their go-get-them economy was in the same program. We are falling further behind in the world.; Reply to this comment


by LauraSue50 December 13, 2010 8:09 PM EST: He needs rehab; Reply to this comment


by san850 December 13, 2010 5:23 PM EST: Boehner has some serious emotional issues. Please get him on medication before he takes office! Politics just get stranger and stranger....just makes me want to cry.; Reply to this comment