"Steve Scalise: The Chosen GOP Speaker Amid Party Divisions"
TL;DR
Representative Steve Scalise narrowly secured enough Republican support to become the party's choice for House Speaker, but deep divisions within the GOP threaten to complicate his election. Several Republican lawmakers have voiced skepticism about Scalise's ability to unite the party, leading to a delayed election and no resolution. The infighting reflects the challenges any Republican speaker would face in navigating the party's divisions and maintaining a governing majority.
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