Keep in mind that Elsenheimer's northern Michigan support only amounts to four votes:  himself, the guy taking Walker's place, Booher and Tim Moore.  Elsenheimer also has the distinction of going into his third term, a factor that has spelled doom for all leadership candidates of both parties in the term limits era unless they were running for re-election to a post.  Elsenheimer would be the most partisan and his election would signify that the Republican minority intends to focus on battling Democrats rather than have legislation passed.

Calley is a particularly bright candidate who has been able to establish himself quickly in his first term.  However a lot of Republican staff complain that he is too much like DeRoche and/or too young to serve as leader.  He would be a middle of the road choice between Elsenheimer and Proos.