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Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican (Associated Press) **FILE**

Pro-Cruz super PAC radio ads playing up Boehner beef

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

House Speaker Paul Ryan is the youngest speaker in 150 years, according to a historical analysis. (Associated Press)

JUDSON PHILLIPS: Give Paul Ryan a chance

By Judson Phillips

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, in this Oct. 21, 2015, file photo. Lawmakers are pushing to finalize a sweeping deal to fund the federal government before Boehner leaves Congress at the end of this week. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

John Boehner pushes for budget deal before leaving House

By Andrew Taylor and Erica Werner - Associated Press

Illustration on John Boehner's long-suffering efforts to reform government by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

DAVID KEENE: John Boehner’s budget legacy

By David Keene - The Washington Times

In this July 29,2015 file photo, House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. According to GOP lawmakers, Boehner to step down end of October. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

EDITORIAL: John Boehner and the earmark

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

FILE - I this April 29, 2015 file photo, Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington. Chaffetz of Utah is planning to run for House speaker in a surprise longshot challenge to House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy. That's according to three Republican aides with knowledge of the situation. All demanded anonymity to discuss Chaffetz's plans ahead of a public announcement. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Chaffetz to seek speaker spot against McCarthy

By ERICA WERNER and ALAN FRAM - Associated Press

This Dec. 30, 2014 photo shows the capitol dome through a window during restoration work in Havana, Cuba. Fidel Castro’s rebels swept into Havana in 1959 and went to work purging the U.S. legacy from a capital that had been a virtual outpost of Washington. The new government moved Cuba’s legislature out of this near-perfect replica of the U.S. Capitol building that had loomed over Havana for 30 years, a reminder of Washington’s influence. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

EDITORIAL: Looking for a Speaker of the House

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

In this Sept. 11, 2014 file photo, House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, left, followed by House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., emerge from a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. In a stunning move, Boehner informed Republicans that he would step down at the end of October. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

NEWT GINGRICH: From John Boehner to Kevin McCarthy

By Newt Gingrich

John Boehner Associated Press photo

CAL THOMAS: John Boehner’s failures may have prompted resignation

By Cal Thomas

Then-Incoming House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, center. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson, File)

EDITORIAL: A House speaker for the people

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, gets emotional during the opening of a ceremony awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter Aces,, Wednesday May 20, 2015, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

EDITORIAL: What John Boehner’s retirement means for the House

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio wipes his face during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Sept. 25, 2015. In a stunning move, Boehner informed fellow Republicans on Friday that he would resign from Congress at the end of October, stepping aside in the face of hardline conservative opposition that threatened an institutional crisis. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

JUDSON PHILLIPS: John Boehner departs - finally

By Judson Phillips

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, center, leaves a meeting with House Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Sept. 25, 2015. In a stunning move, Boehner informed fellow Republicans on Friday that he would resign from Congress at the end of October, giving up his top leadership post and his seat in the House in the face of hardline conservative opposition. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Washington reacts to the downfall of John Boehner

By Staff

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican, speaks during a committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 7, 2015. (Associated Press) **FILE**

John McCain on John Boehner’s resignation: Let’s stop GOP infighting

By Staff

In this July 29,2015 file photo, House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. According to GOP lawmakers, Boehner to step down end of October. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Values Voter Summit erupts in applause at news of Boehner’s resignation

By Cheryl Wetzstein - The Washington Times

Speaker of the House John Boehner of Ohio, pauses while speaking about his opposition to the Iran deal during a news conference with members of the House Republican leadership on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday Sept. 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

TIM CONSTANTINE: House Speaker John Boehner values polls more than human life

By Tim Constantine

Hose Speaker John Boehner says modern-day citizen in "Return Visit," a 30-foot tall statue in Gettysburg, bears a strange resemblance to himself. (image: Youtube)

John Boehner sees a resemblance of himself with Lincoln in Gettysburg statue

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

House Speaker John Boehner

JUDSON PHILLIPS: Time for Speaker John Boehner to go

By Judson Phillips

Illustration on GOP's expanded campaigning on social media by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

SUZANNE FIELDS: Rupublican candidates must catch up with social media

By Suzanne Fields