"Getting to Know Jack Bergman: Michigan's House Speaker Candidate"

Michigan Republican Congressman Jack Bergman is one of nine candidates running for the GOP nomination for House speaker. He has stated that he would take the job temporarily until a candidate with enough votes to replace him is found. Bergman, a retired lieutenant general in the Marine Corps, emphasizes his military background and ability to be a unifying voice. He has garnered endorsements from several Michigan GOP representatives and is supporting an effort to get all House GOP lawmakers to pledge support for the eventual speaker-designate. The House Republicans are expected to hold a candidates' forum and an internal election by secret ballot this week.