John Boehner's lawsuit against Obama is a 'political stunt,' voters say

John Boehner's lawsuit against Obama is a 'political stunt,' voters say
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Voters aren't buying the GOP's claim that they need to sue President Obama. A 51 percent majority of voters say Speaker John Boehner's (R-Ohio) planned lawsuit is a "political stunt," while 41 percent call it "legitimate," according to a new PPP poll.

The House Rules Committee on Wednesday will debate the merits of the proposed suit.

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Jon Terbush

Jon Terbush is an associate editor at TheWeek.com covering politics, sports, and other things he finds interesting. He has previously written for Talking Points Memo, Raw Story, and Business Insider.