Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas announced his bid for Speaker of the House on Fox News Channel this morning:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=-WIJr-1ZJ5s%3Frel%3D0
“After the November elections gave Republicans control of the Senate, voters made clear they wanted change. There have been numerous examples of problematic Republican leadership, but we were hopeful our leaders got the voters’ message. However, after our Speaker forced through the CRomnibus by passing it with Democratic votes and without time to read it, it seemed clear that we needed new leadership. There had been much discussion. But, until yesterday, no one had stepped up.
I applaud my friend Rep. Ted Yoho for putting his name forward as an alternative to the status quo. Ted is a good man for whom I could vote, but I have heard from many supporters and also friends in Congress who have urged me to put forward my name for Speaker as well to increase our chances of change. That is why I am also offering my name as a candidate for Speaker.
Gohmert said that if he and like-minded allies can get 29 House Republicans to vote for someone besides Boehner, there will be a second ballot. The House votes on a speaker January 6.
Gohmert has a lifetime ACU rating of 96.44.