Rep. Jim Jordan lost a third vote to secure the House Speakership on Friday, and lost even more support from members of the Republican Caucus
Twenty-five Republicans voted against Jordan’s nomination on Friday, an increase in defections from the 22 who voted against him on
On Thursday, it seemed as if Jordan had, at least temporarily, let go of the idea of a third attempt. The Ohio representative signaled that might back a resolution to appoint Rep. Patrick McHenry as a temporary Speaker through January, and resume the battle then.
Even Fox News was baffled by the goal of the presser. “Umm…ok. I don’t know what the point was,” host Brian Kilmead said after Jordan stepped away from the mic. “Everything that we just learned we knew.” from the position earlier this month. Despite an endorsement from former President Trump, Jordan’s candidacy seems to be going the way of Rep. Steve Scalise , whoof the race despite having secured a nomination when it became clear he did not have the necessary support.
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