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Rep. John Fleming, (R-La.), on Republicans’ concerns over Rep. John Boehner seeming to be open to potential tax increases.
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All right I'm not saying we have over -- bolt on our hands but we have at least in the eyes of critics of -- John Boehner within his own ranks.
Revolting.
Thought the idea that the leader of the Republicans in the House of Representatives is open.
To raising taxes -- -- a Republican congress and John.
Plus lasting -- a Boehner says it is not willing to compromise.
Not only on issues although like taxes -- on on immigration.
A host of other issues explain congress -- you're not happy now on any.
Revenue issue that that that Boehner might want to -- Well -- Yes that's quite -- of course speaker barriers comment.
-- a bit contradictory.
And very but they did to yes.
There he may be willing to increase taxes on certain groups degree higher income levels.
Not by cutting are raising rates.
But by reducing the deductions.
Which really has the same mistake.
And -- we all know most small businesses.
Organized.
As that they ask corporate LLC.
And those hard taxes on our income martyrs were usually small business owners -- simply reduce economic activity.
So you're saying dollars and that's a non -- to use -- an absolutely OK so so let's say if all he talked about.
Were limited to those deductions or closing off right also loopholes that allow some -- don't beta Texas now pay very little in taxes.
To pay taxes or more in taxes you would still be against that.
Well yes of course I don't see any reason to have -- increased tax -- -- Indian come levels especially those that are creating jobs.
I am -- for reducing tax rates and reducing deductions.
Keeping net neutral.
And I feel like you do congress and you suspect within well Republican I think I think the majority do certain the more conservative members but on the other hand I do think there's certain number of more moderate Republicans.
Who received retarded the issue and willing to throw in the towel and I worry about that are really think it's important that we stay firm.
Not because that we're protecting anybody -- simply.
To protect jobs we already -- -- their minds off.
I'm sorry -- but would it compromise.
The speaker's support among Republicans in other words -- do you think twice about reelecting him your speaker.
No I think I think a lot of John Boehner he's secure it -- -- a -- leader.
But he does say he does have a lot of people he has to answer to there's a lot of pressure on -- now a lot of recruit -- recriminations.
Autopsy is being done awhile we lost the White House.
I think he's maybe a little bit of flexing -- that but I think it the end of the day.
Before he makes these statements I think that most members would appreciate that he consult with thus perched.
Currency are angry that he didn't.
Well -- I don't wanna characterize -- -- -- I just simply don't like that we would be better -- the American people would be better served.
To consult with the other Republicans before going out -- -- -- on some of these statements that.
Our but it arguably very.
-- congress and will watch very very closely that that -- -- -- -- a possible revolt within the ranks here about.
Not signing on to revenues of any sort.
