Ted Yoho Opposes Keeping John Boehner as Speaker

U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., voted against U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to lead the House in 2013, and on Saturday night the North Florida congressman said he still opposed his leadership. Yoho said he would run against Boehner if needed but added there was a deep bench of diverse and qualified members he could support in the Republican caucus.

"I ran for Congress in 2012 because I had had enough, Yoho said on Saturday night. 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 added. The American people have spoken loud and clear by their choice to elect conservative representatives to serve them in Washington. Its our turn now, as members of the peoples 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, Yoho added. Our republic is built on choice and, if needed, I would stand up to give our members that option.

Yoho insisted he had nothing against Boehner personally.

"Our vote for a new speaker is not a personal vote against Rep. Boehner it is a vote against the status quo, Yoho said. 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."