In the first place, Boner is not a conservative. But I think we all agree that he needs to be replaced.
Why all this talk about bringing in an outsider as Speaker? It may be constitutional, but it would be unprecedented in anyone’s living memory, and probably counterproductive, as GOP House Members would inevitably resent it, and the Democrats and the press would play on that.
It’s difficult, because the more conservative and honest congressmen usually haven’t had much time in office. But there must be numerous candidates who would be better than Boner.
"Why all this talk about bringing in an outsider as Speaker? It may be constitutional, but it would be unprecedented in anyone’s living memory, and probably counterproductive, as GOP House Members would inevitably resent it, and the Democrats and the press would play on that."
Why do we always have to base our decisions upon what the media will supposedly say? They are going to attack us no matter what we say or do. Why not live a little, for a change?