The Battle for Speaker Exposes Deep Divisions Among House Republicans

The recent bid for House speaker by Jim Jordan has revealed four distinct groups within the House Republican party. Approximately 40% of Republicans consistently supported Jordan, aligning with the right-wing faction. Another 25% of rank-and-file Republicans accepted Jordan as a compromise choice, indicating the acceptance of the House Freedom Caucus within the party. Around 25% of Republicans initially resisted supporting Jordan but eventually acquiesced, possibly due to pressure from conservative activists. The remaining 10% opposed Jordan, with some being moderate members and others being conservative dissenters. While the dissenters were able to prevent Jordan from becoming speaker, the future may see the conservative faction gaining more power within the party.