Yes, I have read Article 1, Section 2.
You do realize that your Freeper campaign to whip up support for the defeated Allen West borders on "The Crazy" - right? Not only has no non-member of Congress ever been elected Speaker, but if you think a member who was defeated 2 months ago is going to be elected to the position, bless your heart.
I prefer West over any sitting member, period.
I don’t much care what you think of my choice, sweetie.
People do have some strange ideas, don't they?