Republicans have already faced a chaotic few weeks after the ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, but still face an uncertain future in the week ahead.
House Republicans have faced a chaotic few weeks after Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was ousted from his post earlier this month, but an uncertain future remains as the party looks to select the next speaker. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has emerged as the Republican nominee to take McCarthy's place, but the road to get to that point was filled with plot twists, including the surprise withdrawal of House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., from consideration and the surprise bid of Rep.
There are still some people that have their own agendas. And I was very clear we have to have everybody put their agendas on the side and focus on what this country needs. This country is counting on us to come back together,' Scalise said at a press conference following the decision. The Scalise decision opened the door for Jordan, who early on Friday looked sure to be the next Republican choice for a nominee.
Jim Jordan… I don’t know if he has the votes. I would vote for him if I were there. He’s a good man. He’s a good conservative,' DeSantis said while campaigning in Iowa this weekend, according to a report from Radio Iowa. 'But here’s the thing: what they’re showing the country is that they’re like chickens with their heads cut off. They can’t shoot straight. There’s a lot of drama and palace intrigue.
One such option is Republican Study Committee Chair Kevin Hern, R-Okla., who expressed interest in the job before throwing his support behind Jordan's bid. Another option is Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., the third-ranking House Republican who initially backed Scalise. Republicans could also take the unorthodox approach of looking outside the House for a candidate, since the speaker does not constitutionally have to be a House member.
We know who our real leader is.... I'm more solidly behind McCarthy now than ever,' Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., told reporters last week. 'We need Kevin McCarthy back.' As the current nominee, Jordan has aimed to schedule a vote on his fate on the House floor on Tuesday, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to Fox News Digital.
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