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What Republicans want in a new House Speaker
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Oct 12, 2015
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What Republicans want in a new House Speaker
Whoever takes on that role has a big challenge ahead of him or her, but is there a perfect person out there who has all the traits to make Republicans happy?
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) leaves after announcing his resignation on Capitol Hill, September 25, 2015 in Washington, D.C. Boehner announced his resignation from Congress at the end of October following intense pressure from conservatives in his party. (Photo by Astrid Riecken/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) leaves after announcing his resignation on Capitol Hill, September 25, 2015 in Washington, D.C. Boehner announced his resignation from Congress at the end of October following intense pressure from conservatives in his party. (Photo by Astrid Riecken/Getty Images)
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Whoever takes on that role has a big challenge ahead of him or her, but is there a perfect person out there who has all the traits to make Republicans happy?

Seeking: one Speaker of the House. Must be Republican, appeal to the moderate AND extreme parts of the party, and have nerves of steel. Non-smokers preferred.

That's not an actual posting to look for the next House Speaker in Congress, but it might as well be.

Whoever takes on that leadership role has a big challenge ahead of him or her.

Mike Madrid, Republican political strategist, has advice on what qualities the perfect person out there would need to make all Republicans happy.