Jason "Witch Hunt" Chaffetz has decided to run for House leadership because the current leadership won't have the legislative votes.

Typical of a Republican worried about his seat. He will run for higher office in order to change the dialogue. It frequently works for them.

October 5, 2015
By Jessi Byrnes
 

Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) (click here) on Monday argued that he was best suited to become the next Speaker, highlighting his oratory ability over favorite, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).

"I'm arguing that one of my strong suits is actually going on camera and going before the media and making the case to the American people," Chaffetz said during an appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe."

 "I want a Speaker who speaks," Chaffetz continued. "I think that's what our conference wants."

 Chaffetz, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, on Sunday officially announced his underdog bid to challenge McCarthy.

He argues McCarthy is short of the 218 votes needed on the House floor to be elected Speaker. Democrats in that election are expected to back Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (Calif.), meaning Republicans will need to unify behind their pick for the position....

I am sure Kevin McCarthy does lack the 218 votes when the choice is between at least two candidates. i would like Gohmert to run for Speaker. He definitely speaks. He knows where the house floor is. He seems to be a natural for the position.