The phrase "attack on Speaker" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing criticism or opposition directed towards a speaker, often in political or public discourse.
Example: "The senator's remarks were seen as an attack on Speaker Johnson's leadership style."
Alternatives: "assault on Speaker" or "criticism of Speaker".
But the difference is very evident when looking at the violent, rude, and/or bigoted attacks on speakers on the political right (Ann Coulter for example).
The speed with which the candidates attempted to convert the boasts of Mr. Halloran — who was arrested this week as part of a sweeping corruption investigation — into a broadside at Ms. Quinn suggested an urgent desire to find a fresh line of attack on the speaker, who has solidified her lead over the Democratic field in recent polls.
He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "I think, at a time when we are looking for culture change in the House of Commons with regard to bullying and harassment, I think that's very difficult if the titular head of that organisation is mired in these allegations". But Labour peer Lord Hain said the "attack" on the Speaker was motivated by those "resisting his essential parliamentary reforms".
"'Give 'em hell, Chris!' New Jersey voters say about Governor Christopher Christie's attack on House Speaker John Boehner and House Republicans when they delayed the vote on superstorm Sandy relief," said Quinnipiac's Maurice Carroll.
The North declared the provocation to be an "act of war" and threatened to take "strong military action," including an attack on the speakers, if the South didn't shut them off, the New York Times reports.
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer called the attack "senseless and cruel violence" and House Speaker John Boehner said, "An attack on one who serves is an attack on all who serve.
An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us," the House speaker said to sustained applause for the members of Congress in attendance.
"I am horrified by the senseless attack... an attack on one who serves is an attack on all who serve," said Republican House speaker John Boehner.
His warm-up acts riled the crowd up with talk of immigration and gun rights, along with attacks on the media, with one speaker gleefully saying the president was "spanking" the media.
While Mr. Paul has little chance of winning the nomination, he'll cause problems for the front-runners, especially Mr. Gingrich; last week, the Paul campaign released one of the toughest and most polished commercials, and it was an attack on the former House speaker, portraying him as a serial hypocrite.
