House Speaker Boehner says he wo n't negotiate legislation with the president . And Obama 's relationship with Congress reached yet another low Thursday when House Speaker John Boehner confirmed to CNN that he has told House Republicans he will no longer negotiate legislative deals 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 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 .