This is just to clear the deck to keep the "dogs at bay" while JEB steals the candidacy out of the clutches of a more conservative candidate ahead right now.
A Presidency is a lot more worthy than keeping a Speaker who is being chased by the hounds, nipping at his heels!
It's the usual "Look over here, don't look at the guy behind the curtain, while I pick your pocket," which generally hood winks the masses.