Ohio GOP's Ryan Smith eyes speaker nod; timing questioned

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republicans appeared poised to elect former House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger's hand-picked successor to lead the scandal-scarred chamber through the end of the year. That is, if the vote is allowed to go forward.Tuesday's vote on Rosenberger's replacement was added by the chamber's acting leader, President Pro Tem Kirk Schuring. Democrats are challenging the vote as improper, because House rules say only the speaker can add a day to the calendar.Rosenberger resigned in