The very first thing John Boehner and Republicans in the house did when they came into power in 2010 was to read the constitution of America. Remember? If not then here’s the full new from back then.
Ironically congressman Steve Israel (D-New York) read section 4 of the 14th amendment. It reads:
“The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned. But neither the United States nor any State shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or any claim for the loss or emancipation of any slave; but all such debts, obligations and claims shall be held illegal and void.”
So if President Obama does end up invoking the 14th amendment the GOP should have any issues about it right? Hey after all it was Boehner and his house mates who wanted to get the constitution clearly read out and understood by each member. Hope the Tea Party was paying attention.
