Ted Yoho Makes Final Case Against John Boehner

U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., who won a second term in November, is challenging U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to lead the House on Tuesday. Yoho made his final pitch in an email to supporters sent out on Tuesday morning.

I didn't come to Washington for a job, Yoho insisted. I came for a cause and love of country. I believe members who feel the same way cannot in good conscience accept the status quo. As such, I along with others have stepped forward to offer an alternative.

For the past year, I have spoken with several members who have voiced their disappointment and frustration with our speaker and the process, Yoho continued. For too long, the excuse was that folks didn't have an alternative. Now they have a choice. If we are serious about regaining the trust of the American people and getting our country back on track, then we must do what is necessary to change the current state of affairs.

I ran for Congress back in 2012 because I had had enough, Yoho added. Enough of career politicians, enough of political gamesmanship, and enough of the lack of leadership in Washington. As we enter 2015, we are faced with overwhelming challenges. However, the dawn of 2015 also promises unlimited potential and the opportunity to begin rebuilding America.

In order to do this, strong leadership is required, Yoho wrote. The American people have spoken loud and clear by their choice to elect conservative representatives to serve them in Washington. It's our turn now, as members of the people's house, to echo their demands by electing a new speaker. The American people have allowed us to choose who is best suited to lead the House by electing a deep bench of diverse and qualified members. Our republic is built on choice, and I have decided to give all members that choice.

Our vote for a new speaker is not a personal vote against Rep. Boehner -- it is a vote against the status quo, Yoho insisted in conclusion. Our vote is a signal to the American people that we, too, have had enough of Washington politics, and that we will stand with the American people. This is a renewed commitment of our oath of office, the people we represent, and the Constitution. In 2015, we will take America back, we will restore opportunity for every American, and we will rebuild America.

Yoho is considered an underdog to defeat Boehner when the Republican caucus chooses a speaker on Tuesday.