Yes of course, his "defeat" was gleefully covered extensively in the drive-by media.
You do realize that the House Speaker does not have to be a sitting congressman or even an elected member of that body, right?
Yes, I have read Article 1, Section 2.
You do realize that your Freeper campaign to whip up support for the defeated Allen West borders on "The Crazy" - right? Not only has no non-member of Congress ever been elected Speaker, but if you think a member who was defeated 2 months ago is going to be elected to the position, bless your heart.