Posted on 10/08/2015 9:52:47 AM PDT by Chgogal
Who can replace Speaker of the House John Boehner, who announced Friday he’s quitting? Almost anyone. Maybe even you.
This isn’t a comment on the job Representative Boehner has or has not done in his role as leader of his legislative chamber. It’s meant to illustrate a little-known fact: Under the Constitution, the speaker does not have to be a member of the House. He or she doesn’t have to be an elected lawmaker or government official. The speaker can be an ordinary, private citizen.
In fact, there really are not any legal restrictions on qualifications for that office. The relevant words are from the Constitution’s Article 1, Section 2, Clause 5: “The House of Representatives shall chuse [sic] their Speaker and other Officers."
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Anyone can run for Speaker.
Anyone can sell out their country, even a crying Cheeto.
Ok, but has any non-House member ever been in the job?
I’ll bet that neither the Republican HQ’s or Democratic HQ’s would dare allow a non-house guy to serve in the job. Personally, this might be a better job for Doc Carson.
Ok, but has any non-House member ever been in the job?
I’ll bet that neither the Republican HQ’s or Democratic HQ’s would dare allow a non-house guy to serve in the job. Personally, this might be a better job for Doc Carson.
Scott Walker for speaker.
Now THERE’S a thought
Hopefully they found the owner, or a nice new home for her.
Allen West? He used to be in the House, so he would know the ins and outs of it.
How do I apply?
From what I can gather, no.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speaker_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Why is that so surprising. Look at what we have as our president.
If he wins, Hillary wouldn't even be fit to be his replacement.
No.
I’ll bet that neither the Republican HQ’s or Democratic HQ’s would dare allow a non-house guy to serve in the job.
I think you would be right.
Personally, this might be a better job for Doc Carson.
No. No brains to work on.
Nothing says there can’t be a co-Speaker.
I nominate Allen West and Sarah Palin as a Co-Speaker Team.
The job has gotten to the point where one person is inadequate to the task.
West and Palin could divide gavel duties, public speaking, building the conservative caucus, and working floor votes,etc.
They would make a dynamic power team.
I still say get some real leadership in the House, make the call to LTC West, do it for the country.
Okay. I’m now accepting donations.
You got a GoFundMe site?
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