Back - to - back scandals for House GOP this week and their challenges in the new year . They recently emerged from a vote on a government funding bill crying mutiny because it failed to adequately oppose President Barack Obama 's unilateral move on deportations and ObamaCare . House Speaker John Boehner is facing calls for a coup that have grown louder . Boehner 's firing of Rep. Steve King is necessary for his survival , but could hurt the Republicans further .
Back - to - back scandals for House GOP this week and their challenges in the new year . House Speaker John Boehner is facing calls for a coup that have grown louder . Boehner 's firing of Rep. Steve King is necessary for his survival , but could hurt the Republicans further .