“John Boehner Resigns”

House Speaker John Boehner (Rep House Speaker John Boehner (Rep.) on Friday resigned from his leadership position in the House of Representatives (Speaker of the House). Boehner was ready to announce his resignation this November. But Friday, one day after the emotional, historic visit by Pope Francis to Capitol Hill, Boehner found his new moment. "I decided today is the day I'm going to do this, simple as that," Boehner said at a Capitol Hill press conference, saying his decision came after a night of sleep and prayers. The decision marked the end of a wild six-year tenure leading the fractured Republican group, a time marked by repeated clashes with the White House, and failed deal-makings with President Barack Obama. Boehner was elevated to the speakership thanks to the power of tea party candidates in 2010 and then limited by what he could accomplish because of them. The timing may have been right for Boehner -- but it stunned the House GOP Conference Friday morning. Boehner made the announcement -- and choked up. Others did too. The decision of who will replace Boehner now puts pressure on conservatives in the House to try to find a consensus candidate moving forward.

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