U.S. Politics in Real TimeRepublicans Say Jim Jordan’s Pressure Campaign for Speaker Has ‘Backfired’
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#JimJordan faces opposition from 10-20 House #Republicans in his bid for House Speaker, largely due to frustrations over the treatment of #SteveScalise and the ouster of former Speaker #KevinMcCarthy. If Jordan fails, #PatrickMcHenry may emerge as an alternative, possibly assuming a bigger role or even the speakership.
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Jim Jordan still facing at least "10 to 20" holdouts as speaker vote looms, Republicans say
There are at least 10-20 Republicans who remain unwilling to support Rep. Jim Jordan. They're frustrated over the treatment of Rep. Steve Scalise during his speaker bid and still angry over former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ouster.