Rep. Steve King, GOP Leader: Time For Another Republican Government Shutdown

House GOP leader on immigration, Rep. Steve King, told The Des Moines Register today he intends to use the threat of a government shutdown to get his way:

Congressman Steve King said today the threat of another government shutdown could be Republicans' leverage to pass border security and immigration legislation this fall…

Even if Obama does not act unilaterally on immigration reform, King says he believes the continuing resolution is still a bargaining chip for GOP priorities. "When we hear some of our leaders say there will be no government shutdown, that's the political equivalent of saying there will be no boots on the ground," he said.

Speaker Boehner made clear who rules the GOP immigration roost when Republicans jammed the draconian Steve King Special through the House before leaving for August recess.  But it's time to retake the gavel, Mr. Speaker.  Put an end to the House GOP's dangerous threats to shutdown the government and get to work legislating for the American people.