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politics2 years ago

Tom Emmer Withdraws from House Speaker Race, GOP Nominates Him Again

Rep. Tom Emmer has dropped out of the House speaker race after facing opposition from within the GOP, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who cited his vote to certify the 2020 election as a reason for not supporting him. House Republicans will host another candidate forum for speaker this evening, and there is talk of allowing more candidates to come forward. The conference is taking a brief pause to determine the next steps. Emmer's bid for speaker was met with criticism from the right wing of the Republican conference due to his moderate voting record and support for certifying the election results. Former President Donald Trump has also expressed negative views about Emmer.

via CNN|
#election-certification#gop#house-speaker-race
politics2 years ago

"House Speaker Race: 9 Republicans Compete for Nomination, Emmer Gains McCarthy's Support"

Nine Republican representatives have entered the race for the House speaker position, following the failed bid by Rep. Jim Jordan. The House Republican conference remains deeply divided, as previous attempts to elect a speaker have been unsuccessful. A forum for the contenders will be held on Monday, with a vote to narrow down the candidates scheduled for Tuesday. A "unity pledge" has been introduced to ensure support for the elected candidate on the House floor.

via NPR|
#divided-conference#house-speaker-race#legislative-paralysis
politics2 years ago

"9 GOP Candidates Enter House Speaker Race as Jim Jordan Withdraws"

Nine candidates have joined the race for House Speaker after Rep. Jim Jordan dropped out, according to House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik. The candidates include Majority Whip Tom Emmer, GOP Conference Vice Chair Mike Johnson, Jack Bergman, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Dan Meuser, Gary Palmer, Austin Scott, and Pete Sessions. The GOP candidate forum is scheduled for Monday, with an internal conference vote on Tuesday.

via NBC News|
#elise-stefanik#gop-candidates#house-speaker-race
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

"Trump's Potential as House Speaker Sparks Debate and Speculation"

The race for the next House speaker has begun, with Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan announcing their bids; the turmoil in Congress could impact aid for Ukraine as President Biden expresses concern over a lapse in funding; President Biden announced $9 billion more in student loan forgiveness for eligible borrowers; scientists have discovered genes that may contribute to autism, potentially leading to new treatments; a new study found that rising temperatures due to climate change are driving amphibians towards extinction; and U.S. women won the team title at the world gymnastics championships.

via The Washington Post|
#autism-genes#climate-change-and-amphibians#house-speaker-race