There was a sexond Republican caucus vote for the Ohio House member…..
He only got 155 votes….
He needs 217……
And it appeares that there ISA a hardcore group opposed to him winning the Speaker job among House Republicans…
He IS essentailly where Rep. Scalise was…..
Alone…
But unable to close the deal….
The fast-talking hard-line conservative’s official nomination comes amid intense turbulence in the House GOP, and it is far from certain that Jordan can win the gavel on the House floor. The conference has been rudderless and chaotic since the House ousted former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) last week.
Jordan will go up against Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on the House floor — if he can secure enough support.
A second vote Friday asking members if they would support Jordan on the House floor as the nominee came in at 152-55, far short of the 217 he needs to clinch the gavel.
And some Republicans are sharply opposed to Jordan’s bid…..
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Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) said Friday that he is not supporting Jordan, and predicted that he would not be able to win enough support to succeed on the House floor — which would spur a new candidate rush.
“Then they’re going to have four or five other members of Congress that are really, I think, pretty strong members who will get in the race,” Buchanan said.
Buchanan declined to say who those candidates would be, but said that those potential candidates have already been talking to him about future bids if Jordan fails….
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While Jordan is well-liked in the House GOP conference, his potential Speakership has also worried GOP moderates, who wonder if his leadership would be https://twitter.com/mkraju/status/1712936759930089730a liability in their districts….
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Mike Johnson Plans to Launch Bid for Speaker
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), a member of the GOP leadership team, plans to jump into the speaker’s race if Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) can’t secure the 217 votes needed by early next week, NBC News reports.
If Tom Cole would run for Speaker, I would support the Democrats explore some type of deal to support ,or at least not oppose ,him
I’m no fan of Cole but he’s a reasonable person and if we are to have a Republican Speaker ? Then he is probably the best choice.
Guy voted against certifying Biden’s win.
Hard pass.
Drafting one of the two remaining pro Impeachment Republicans is probably the surest option at this point.
I don’t think that would work SE….
The vote would drive Jordan types crazy
The vote IS a problem for House Republicans
REALLY….
Hakeem Jeffries says some sort of bipartisan deal may be in the works to get to a Speaker.
Maybe someone should float Larry Hogan and see if that gets anywhere.
Again?
Anybody here think Jeffries has a prayer of getting a the House Gavel?
When?
Now?
Of course not.
Yeah the Democrats should float several Republicans like Hogan as possible Speakers and see what the so called “ moderates “ do.