House Speaker Boehner says he wo n't negotiate legislation with the president . Zelizer : Senate GOP wo n't acknowledge Obama 's mandate , Mitch McConnell not in control of caucus . Navarrette : Obama needs to stop practicing `` defiance politics , '' needs to lead . GOP Minority Leader Zelizer could be instrumental in upcoming battles .
House Speaker John Boehner says he wo n't negotiate legislation with the president . Zelizer : House GOP wo n't acknowledge Obama 's mandate , Boehner not in control of caucus . Navarrette : Obama needs to stop practicing `` defiance politics , '' needs to lead . Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell could be instrumental in upcoming battles .