Potential Shakeup in House Leadership

The 2014 election cycle was an interesting one, especially for Republicans. The party's victory in the Senate, and a further majority in the House, puts them in a unique situation to effectively move forward their own legislative agenda.

For many conservative members of the party, there is one major detriment to advancing their agenda: The Speaker of the House, John Boehner.

Many have criticized Boehner, allegedly citing his acquiescence to Democrats in Congress, including  many of the more conservative members of the Republican Caucus. Some, including Justin Amash (R-MI) and Thomas Massie (R-KY), have publicly voiced potential support for another Speaker.

The idea isn't as farfetched as it was two years ago. Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor lost his primary - to Dave Brat, an ideological ally to Boehner's detractors.

If this revolt comes to fruition, the burning question remains: Who would take up the Speaker's gavel?