[Eagle of Liberty]

Just as a note, it is not a requirement for the Speaker of the House to be a sitting House member - anyone can be elected to hold that post by the House, even if they have never held elective office in their life.

Seriously?

[CA Conservative]

Yes, seriously. Most people do not realize that. The only thing the Constitution says is: “The House of Representatives shall chuse [sic] their Speaker and other Officers; and shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.” (Article 1, Section 2, Clause 5)