Keep in mind that the "Speaker of the House does not need to be an active member of the house. There has been some noise about Newt taking the position till post the 2016 election.
On another note: The current Republican establishment will NEVER allow a "Tea Party" type Congressman to become the Speaker. Although this might breath some life into a dying political party, the people in control will not want to give up that control.
Personally, I am enjoying watching this debate the Republicans are having. Remember,
"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger" - Christopher Brunch.