"Divided Republicans Nominate Jim Jordan for House Speaker, Democrats Refuse to Help"
Democrats are refusing to help the House Republican majority in electing a new speaker, criticizing the GOP's nominee, Jim Jordan, as an "insurrectionist" and extremist. Democratic leaders are seeking to tie swing-district Republicans to Jordan's brand if he becomes speaker, warning of potential actions such as pushing for a national abortion ban and refusing to certify a potential Biden re-election victory. Republicans are defending Jordan and claim that he has the credibility with their base to lead. There are no serious discussions for a coalition speaker picked with bipartisan votes, and Democrats say the onus is on the GOP to negotiate and make concessions if they want help electing a speaker.