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politics2 years ago

GOP Speaker Frontrunners Emerge as Jim Jordan's Bid is Rejected

After the GOP removed Rep. Jim Jordan as their nominee for House speaker, nearly a dozen House Republicans have entered the race for the speakership. Among the frontrunners are House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, who faces criticism from the far-right wing of the party, and Reps. Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, and Austin Scott. The infighting within the GOP has brought Congress to a halt, and a temporary expansion of the authority of Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry has been proposed to allow the House to vote on funding measures.

via Forbes|
#austin-scott#byron-donalds#gop
politics2 years ago

"McCarthy endorses Jim Jordan as speaker, leaving Republicans without a nominee"

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is endorsing Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan for the position of Speaker of the House, amid a challenge from Rep. Austin Scott. McCarthy believes Jordan has the necessary votes and is better prepared for the role. Scott, who announced his candidacy for the speakership after Majority Leader Steve Scalise dropped out, wants a House that functions correctly and believes the GOP needs to act like the majority party. Scott also emphasized that he cares more about the GOP conference and doing their jobs than who becomes the speaker.

via Fox News|
#austin-scott#gop#jim-jordan
politics2 years ago

"Jordan Emerges as Top Contender for House Speaker After Scalise's Withdrawal"

Representative Austin Scott of Georgia, a mainstream conservative and ally of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, has emerged as a challenger to Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio in the Republican party feud over selecting a new House speaker. Scott's unexpected entry into the race prolongs the infighting among Republicans, who have been divided since a hard-right faction forced out McCarthy and refused to back the party's chosen successor, Representative Steve Scalise. Jordan, a favorite of former President Donald Trump's, is seeking to unite the party and emerge as a consensus choice, while Scott aims to restore normal operations in Congress. The House Republicans are regrouping after Scalise's withdrawal and are expected to choose a new nominee.

via The New York Times|
#austin-scott#gop-divisions#house-speaker
politics2 years ago

Jim Jordan's Re-entry into Speaker Race Amid Republican Turmoil

Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and Rep. Austin Scott have entered the race for House speaker after Majority Leader Steve Scalise dropped out due to lack of support. Jordan is favored to win, but faces opposition from some Republicans who have already stated they won't vote for him. The Republican caucus is divided, with pessimism prevailing. House Republicans will hold a candidate forum to hear from Jordan and other potential candidates. The party is facing deep intraparty divisions and no clear path to elect a new speaker.

via NBC News|
#austin-scott#gop#house-speaker-race
politics2 years ago

"House GOP in Disarray as Scalise Withdraws, Leaving Speaker Nominee Uncertain"

House Republicans are searching for a new nominee for House speaker after Majority Leader Steve Scalise dropped out of the race. Rep. Jim Jordan, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, is in the spotlight as a possible replacement. Rep. Patrick T. McHenry is currently serving as acting House speaker until a new leader is chosen. The vote to remove McCarthy saw Democrats and eight House Republicans in favor.

via The Washington Post|
#austin-scott#house-republicans#house-speaker