Republican Leadership Elections

This video originally aired on Friday, February 3, 2006.

About This Video

The day after leadership elections took place in the U.S. House, newly elected Majority Leader Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) and Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-MO) discuss their priorities for the upcoming legislative agenda.

Discussion Questions

  1. Why did the Republican Party hold elections for leadership positions at this time? When do parties usually hold their leadership elections?
  2. Review Rep. John Boehner’s (R-Ohio) background. Why do you think they chose him over front-runner Rep. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.)?
  3. Describe the different roles of the Speaker of the House, the Majority Leader, and the Majority Whip.
  4. How do you think Rep. Boehner’s election will affect the 2006 legislative agenda?
  5. What are the implications of this leadership change for the 2006 elections?

Keywords

LEGISLATIVE, Party Leadership, U.S. House of Representatives

Related Subjects/Topics

  • U.S. House of Representatives
  • Political Parties

Speakers

  • Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-MO)
  • Majority Leader Rep. John Boehner (R-OH)