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They need 218 votes to elect a new speaker and while they have 247 members in the house about 40 of those members are in open revolt. it is a singularly dramatic situation which was sharply criticized today by republican from pennsylvania congressman charlie dent. i've got to start with this. newt gingrich just tweeting out "if 218 republicans vote to want me as speaker, i would come back and serve." which i just love as that is the end game. what do you think, sam? newt gingrich for speaker? >> you know, reluctantly, he will serve, chris. he doesn't want the power, but if asked he will take i...