"Jim Jordan's Speaker Nomination Fails as California Republicans Back Trump Ally"

Five California Republicans from swing districts, including Young Kim, David Valadao, Mike Garcia, Michelle Steel, and John Duarte, backed Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House, despite his ties to former President Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Democratic strategists warn that this support may not sit well with swing voters in these districts who have rejected Trump. House Republicans have struggled to elect a leader since removing Rep. Kevin McCarthy, leaving the lower chamber in chaos. Polling shows that voters are increasingly disapproving of how congressional Republicans handle their jobs. While some experts believe the California Republicans' chances may depend on their messaging, others see the infighting among House Republicans as a gift to Democrats.