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.
If the representatives who claim to be conservative, decide to honor the wishes of their constituents, Louie will be elected.