GOP Rep. Nominates Gingrich for Speaker

"Texas conservative Rep. Louie Gohmert submitted an unlikely nomination for House speaker during the Republican leadership elections Wednesday: Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. "You don't have to be a member of the body to be speaker," Gohmert, of Texas, told the caucus during the closed-door meeting, according to a source inside the room.* His motion was not seconded by any other members, and House Speaker John Boehner was reelected by a voice vote, followed by a standing ovation." *Read more from Rebecca Berg/ Buzzfeed: www.buzzfeed.com Support The Young Turks by Subscribing bit.ly Support The Young Turks by Shopping bit.ly Like Us on Facebook: www.fb.com Follow Us on Twitter: bit.ly Buy TYT Merch: theyoungturks.spreadshirt.com Find out how to watch The Young Turks on Current by clicking here: www.current.com
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GOP Rep. Nominates Gingrich for Speaker