“It made Huff Po, the most popular political site on the ‘net. It’s all over the ‘net. Only question is the broadcast networks.”
I think this was part of Gohmert’s strategy. Wait till a few days before the vote so the RINOs had less time to attack him and the Congress Critters have to put up or shut up.
A challenge to Boehner within the caucus was going to be a waste of time. The 124 votes needed aren’t there.
But in a floor vote, 30 or so members can at least force a compromise of some kind. Gohmert not going to be Speaker, but the next Speaker may owe his post to the Tea Party Caucus.