(U.S. News & World Report) House Speaker John Boehner is already facing the reality that he is up against not only Democrats but conservative members of his own caucus as he seeks to find a solution to the so-called fiscal cliff.
During a speech Wednesday, Boehner struck an appeasing tone signaling he'd be willing to generate revenues by reducing deductions and closing tax loopholes as long as they are paired with entitlement cuts.
"For purposes of forging a bipartisan agreement that begins to solve the problem, we're willing to accept new revenue, under the right conditions," Boehner said.
Conservative groups are now pushing back against Boehner's willingness to play ball.