I really hope we have a strong contender for the Speaker. It’s one thing to oust Boehner, but we need somebody who can get votes to step up and challenger Boehner’s lackey, Kevin McCarthy, for Speaker. Right now we have Daniel Webster, but I’m not sure how strong of a candidate he’s considered to be. If we don’t put up someone who can cross the divide, we are going to be in the same spot as before:
POLITICO – House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy officially announced his bid for House speaker on Monday, promising to “lead the fight” for conservatism while healing divisions in the conference.
McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) candidacy is no secret. The 50-year old has been calling lawmakers for days, asking for their support. He is positioning himself as both a fighter and healer — and someone who wants to bring Washington closer to the American people.
“I want us to be much closer to the people we represent, and I want them to once again feel like this is their government, they are in charge, and we are here to serve them,” McCarthy said in an email to GOP lawmakers.
McCarthy is all but certain to win the speakership. His only challenger is Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Fla.), whose district might be eliminated by the 2016 election.