There’s 40 strong conservatives- but 140 strong RINOs who will not vote for a conservative Speaker.
The idea of getting a conservative Speaker is pure fantasy (though a pleasant thought).
So the conservatives are after other compromises from the RINOs:
“ The changes would include stripping the speaker of his outsize power over the Republican steering committee, which appoints the chairmen for all committees as well as for Appropriations subcommittees. The changes would also reduce the leadership’s tight control over what bills and amendments reach the House floor...
The conservatives have also called for other committee members to elect their own chairmen in most cases and to remove the threat that committee leaders could lose their post if they do not support the policy position endorsed by the full House Republican Conference...
House conservatives would vote only for a speaker candidate who promised to increase their numbers on the steering committee and to not punish lawmakers who cross the leadership by stripping them of committee assignments, as Mr. Boehner did.
They are seeking other pledges as well, including a move to impeach the director of the Internal Revenue Service and a commitment to not give in and accept any stopgap spending bill if Senate Democrats block regular spending measures...”
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/11/us/politics/after-boehner-house-hard-liners-aim-to-weaken-speakers-clout.html?_r=2
These are smart things that would help the country, and the Party, greatly.
Did you have a chance to read post #36?
You are SOOO right!!! He’s another RINO...