In daring moves just days before the next election for House speaker, two Republican congressman have offered themselves as alternatives to incumbent Speaker John Boehner, the party establishment’s choice.
Reps. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., and Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, announced they would oppose Boehner this weekend. The Daily Signal has learned several Republicans also are weighing a run for speaker.
Boehner, who has served as speaker since 2011, will face his first formal challenge from a member of his own party on Tuesday when lawmakers convene for the 114th Congress.
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