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Candidates in Play for Republican Leadership
... SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE ...Kevin McCarthy of California ... has never been the chairman of a committee and he has limited legislative accomplishments. He would be one of the most inexperienced speakers in history.
Daniel Webster of Florida ... served as speaker of the Florida state House, which has created the impression among conservatives that he has the experience to do the job and a commitment to the institutional responsibilities ...
... MAJORITY LEADER ...
... Steve Scalise of Louisiana ... does not add any diversity to a leadership that needs it ...
Tom Price of Georgia ... is an uncompromising conservative with strong support on the right of the conference ...
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/09/28/us/politics/Candidates-In-Play-for-Republican-Leadership.html?_r=0
