"Jim Jordan Gains Momentum as Potential House Speaker"
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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy expresses confidence in Rep. Jim Jordan's chances of becoming the next House Speaker, stating that Jordan has been an integral part of the Republican team. Jordan has gained momentum and support from Republicans who were previously opposing him. McCarthy's support for Jordan comes after McCarthy was voted out of his position as House Speaker two weeks ago. Jordan would need 217 votes on the House floor to be elected Speaker, with all Democrats backing Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Topics:top-news#house-of-representatives#house-speaker#jim-jordan#kevin-mccarthy#politics#republican-party
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- House GOP selects Rep. Jim Jordan as new nominee for Speaker FOX 5 Washington DC
- McCarthy feels 'very good' Jim Jordan will become House speaker ahead of crucial floor vote Fox News
- Jim Jordan, the House wrecker: Brent Larkin cleveland.com
- Jordan wins over some GOP skeptics ahead of speaker vote CNN
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