Jim Jordan's Re-entry into Speaker Race Amid Republican Turmoil
TL;DR
Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and Rep. Austin Scott have entered the race for House speaker after Majority Leader Steve Scalise dropped out due to lack of support. Jordan is favored to win, but faces opposition from some Republicans who have already stated they won't vote for him. The Republican caucus is divided, with pessimism prevailing. House Republicans will hold a candidate forum to hear from Jordan and other potential candidates. The party is facing deep intraparty divisions and no clear path to elect a new speaker.
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