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Article snippet: Early jockeying has begun in the race for chairman of the conservative Republican Study Committee — the largest caucus on Capitol Hill, and one that has seen its influence grow with MORE in the White House. At least five House Republicans told The Hill they are weighing bids to replace the group's chairman, Rep. MORE (N.C.). Known informally as the RSC, the caucus imposes a two-year term limit on its chairman, giving more members a chance to lead. So far, the possible contenders are: four-term Rep. MORE (La.). More could join the fray in the coming weeks, given that the RSC is roughly 160 members strong and there is no heir apparent to Walker. An internal vote would take place after the Nov. 6 midterm elections. “Right at this moment, it's a wide-open race,” said Rep. MORE (Ala.), an RSC member. While none of the five members has officially launched a campaign, they all confirmed in interviews or emails this week that they are starting to have conversations with colleagues about the position. If either Banks or Johnson wins, they’d follow in the footsteps of Walker, a Southern Baptist preacher-turned-politician who won the RSC job as a freshman by upsetting veteran Rep. MORE (Md.). Harris had the backing of the exclusive group of past chairmen known as the RSC Founders. Hartzler could make history as only the second woman to serve as RSC chair; former Rep. Sue Myrick (N.C.) held the post in the early 2000s. Asked if she’s interested in running, Hartzler, a conse... Link to the full article to read more