`` I do n't think Steve Scalise has a racist bone in his body , '' Richmond told the New Orleans Times-Picayune . ` GOP Speaker John Boehner and other GOP leaders say they 'll stand by Scalise . Leaders were initially frustrated with Scalise 's first response to the story . Steve Scalise called House members of the House on Tuesday .
GOP Speaker John Boehner and other GOP leaders say they 'll stand by Scalise . Leaders were initially frustrated with Scalise 's first response to the story . Steve Scalise called House members of the House on Tuesday .