Mackowiak: The Case for Speaker Flores

Rep. Bill Flores (Tx-17)

Will the U.S. House of Representatives see its fourth Texas Speaker soon?

Travis County Republican Party Vice Chairman and campaign strategist Matt Mackowiak laid out a convincing argument in favor of Republican Rep. Bill Flores (Tx-17) of College Station Tuesday (Oct. 14) as a contributor to The Hill -- a prominent D.C. political blog.

Flores, as well as colleague Rep. Michael McCaul (Tx-10), have been named as possible successors to Speaker John Boehner, who announced his pending resignation.

Other Texans who have held the Speaker's gavel were John Nance "Cactus Jack" Garner (1931-33), Sam Rayburn (1941-43, 45-47, 49-51), and Jim Wright (1987-89). All were Democrats.

"Indeed, the Speakership is a very tough job, but Flores is an extremely effective fundraiser (Texas and energy, primarily), a good listener, has excellent instincts and builds strong relationships. He [Flores] has a built-in whip operation through the [Republican Study Committee] and a strong base within the Texas Republican House delegation, which has 25 members."

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http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/lawmaker-news/256802-the-case-for-bill-flores-for-speaker