Boehner offers congratulations to Obama
Nov. 7 2:27 AM EST
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U.S. Senate candidate former Sen. George Allen, right, greets U.S. Congressman Eric Cantor R-Va., as they campaign at Randolph-Macon college in Ashland, Va., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
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Andy Barr, the Republican nominee for U.S. Congress in Kentucky's 6th District, visits with Yount's Tavern owner, Danny Thomas in Midway, Ky., on Monday Nov. 5, 2012. Barr is running against incumbent U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-Versailles for (AP Photo/The Lexington Herald-Leader, Pablo Alcala)
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U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-Versailles, left, met with supporters, from left, Jeri White, Sharon Damron, Jackie Betts and Betty Gabhart, members of The Women's Network at Fayette County Democratic headquarters in Lexington, Ky., on Monday Nov. 5, 2012. Chandler is being challenged for Kentucky's 6th District by Republican Andy Barr in Tuesday's election. (AP Photo/The Lexington Herald-Leader,Pablo Alcala)
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FILE - In this April 3, 2012 file photo, Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, R-Md., right, shakes hands with Terry Allen as he awaits the primary election results in Frederick, Md. Thanks for your service, and good luck. That's what the national parties are saying to congressional veterans like Bartlett, Rep. David Rivera, R-Fla. and Rep. Larry Kissell, D-N.C. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez, File)
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Tammy Duckworth, the Democratic nominee for the Illinois' 8th congressional district of the United States House of Representatives greets fellow veteran Octavia Mitchell in Elk Grove Village, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Duckworth, an Iraq War Veteran, served as a U.S. Army helicopter pilot and suffered severe combat wounds, losing both of her legs. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner says that the decision by voters to keep a Democrat in the White House and Republicans in control of the House means they are looking for political leaders to find common ground.
The more conciliatory wording from Boehner came early Wednesday after Barack Obama secured a second term. The statement, part of a press release, contrasted with earlier statements when he said Republicans offered solutions while their opponents chose inaction.
Boehner said that the elections were a mandate to take "steps together" to boost the economy.
He had earlier said that the GOP's retaining of the House majority meant that there was no mandate to raise taxes. Obama is seeking higher tax rates for the wealthy.
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