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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Chaos and Cussing: GOP in Disarray as Jim Jordan's Speaker Bid Stalls"

House Republicans erupted into chaos as they deliberated on appointing a temporary Speaker, with tempers flaring and members directing their ire at Matt Gaetz. Jim Jordan, who lost a floor vote to become House Speaker, opted to back a resolution to appoint Rep. Patrick McHenry as a temporary Speaker. However, the resolution failed, leaving House Republicans without a clear path forward. Jordan plans to continue his bid for Speaker despite lacking the necessary votes.

via Rolling Stone|

#chaos #gop #house-republicans

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Jim Jordan's Speaker Bid Fails Again, Republicans Consider Backup Plan"

Jim Jordan, an outspoken conservative endorsed by Donald Trump, failed for the second time to secure the necessary votes to become the Speaker of the US House of Representatives. With the House now in its 16th day without a leader, Republicans are considering a backup plan that would empower Representative Patrick McHenry as a temporary speaker. Democrats have made it clear that they want Jordan out of the picture, and some Republicans have voted against him due to his positions on taxes, spending, and disaster aid, as well as the strong-arm tactics of his supporters. The leadership crisis has left Congress unable to respond to important issues and risks a partial government shutdown.

via Reuters|

#jim-jordan #leadership-crisis #politics

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Jim Jordan's Speaker Bid and Potential Gaetz Ouster: A GOP Caucus Shake-Up"

Rep. Jim Jordan has revealed that he discussed his bid for the next speaker with former President Donald Trump and expressed his support for Rep. Matt Gaetz, despite the controversy surrounding Gaetz's role in Kevin McCarthy's removal. Jordan stated that he disagrees with Gaetz's actions but believes he is a talented member of Congress. He also mentioned that he would support changing the rule that allows a single member to make a motion to remove a speaker if that is what the Republican Conference wants. Jordan expressed confidence in his ability to work with President Joe Biden if he becomes speaker and described his relationship with Senate GOP counterpart Mitch McConnell as "fine" and "good."

via NBC News|

#donald-trump #jim-jordan #matt-gaetz