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politics2 years ago

"Meet the 9 House Republicans vying for the speakership"

Nine Republican lawmakers have declared their candidacy for House speaker as the House enters its third week without a speaker. The candidates will participate in a candidate forum and a secret ballot vote is expected to take place on Tuesday. The candidates include Jack Bergman, Byron Donalds, Tom Emmer, Kevin Hern, Mike Johnson, Dan Meuser, Gary Palmer, Austin Scott, and Pete Sessions. All candidates, except for Emmer and Scott, voted to decertify the 2020 election.

politics2 years ago

"House Republicans Encouraged to Sign Unity Pledge for Speaker Nominee Support"

House Republicans are introducing a new slate of candidates for House speaker, with a candidate forum scheduled for Monday. Nine Republicans are running for the party's nomination, including Tom Emmer, who has received an endorsement from former House speaker Kevin McCarthy. Several candidates have endorsed a unity pledge to support the eventual winner. The competition comes amid ongoing conflicts and the threat of a government shutdown. An internal vote to select a nominee is planned for Tuesday.

politics2 years ago

"Nancy Mace Makes Bold Statement at Speaker of the House Candidate Forum"

The House Republican majority is in a stalemate as lawmakers struggle to coalesce around a new leader following the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy. At a candidate forum, Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan appeared to be splitting the vote, while Rep. Nancy Mace, one of the Republicans who voted to oust McCarthy, wore a red "A" on her shirt in reference to Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter." Both Scalise and Jordan are working to gather support, but it remains uncertain if either can secure the 217 votes needed for a floor vote.

politics2 years ago

California Senate Seat Debate: Democrats Face Off

Democratic Reps. Barbara Lee, Katie Porter, and Adam B. Schiff participated in a candidate forum for the California Senate seat, sponsored by the National Union of Healthcare Workers, Courage California, and Roll Call. The forum allowed the leading candidates to debate and discuss their platforms, with NUHW members voting on the union's endorsement afterwards.