Definition: In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
Input: Speaking to the nation after Congress reached a deal to reopen the government and temporarily raise the debt ceiling, President Barack Obama said we are "Americans first" and need to put partisan interests aside to get things done. But can we? The recent shenanigans do not bode well for the future. The resolution of the shutdown always hinged on whether House Speaker John Boehner, a Republican, would defy the tea party hard-liners in his party and allow a vote on a bill that a majority of Republicans did not support. What have we learned about Boehner's leadership, or lack thereof?Maria Cardona: Shutdown resolution hinged on whether Boehner would defy tea partyShe says Boehner's job appears safe, but some question his leadershipShe says he seems to ignore interests of Americans in favor of tea party, a losing propositionCardona: Boehner must lead if he wants to save GOP House districts that appear vulnerable 
 Question:There are 17 districts held by _ that Obama won in 2012.

Republican