Chaffetz bids for House Speaker following McCarthy's Benghazi gaffe

Congressman Jason Chaffetz speaks to an audience at Town Hall.

Jason Chaffetz announced his candidacy for speaker of the House. Guest host Patt Morrison takes a look at what this means for Thursday's ballot.

Jason Chaffetz announced his candidacy for Speaker of the House, further segmenting House Republicans.

Majority leader, Kevin McCarthy of California, was expected to take over for the outgoing John Boehner. McCarthy has come under scrutiny from Democrats following his statements on the purpose of the Benghazi committee and its role in raising questions about Hilary Clinton's e-mail servers.

Chaffetz says that he wants to bring together the conservatives in the House, something he doesn't believe that McCarthy can do.

Guest host Patt Morrison takes a look at what this means for Thursday's ballot.

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