"Jim Jordan's Controversial Speakership Bid Sparks GOP Backlash and Doubt"
TL;DR
Rep. Dan Crenshaw criticizes Rep. Jim Jordan's pressure campaign to become Speaker of the House, calling it the "dumbest thing you can do." Crenshaw advises Jordan to stop alienating his colleagues and instead work on gaining their support. While a majority of House Republicans backed Jordan in a secret ballot, he still faces opposition from 55 members of his caucus. Crenshaw urges everyone to resolve their differences and approach the situation with maturity.
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- Jim Jordan's pressure campaign the 'dumbest thing you can do' one House Republican says POLITICO
- GOP lawmakers react to Jordan's speakership nomination Washington Post
- Jordan faces grim prospects in speaker’s fight after whirlwind week for House GOP CNN
- Jim Jordan, the House wrecker: Brent Larkin cleveland.com
- Jordan Activates Right-Wing Pressure Campaign in Push to Win Speakership The New York Times
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