The Ohio Republican might have gotten some moire support from people who siad they wouldn’t vote FOR him….
But?
Jordan IS STILL not at 217 House mmebers approval for the Speakership….
House GOP Speaker nominee Rep. Jim Jordan (Ohio) is projecting confidence as he moves to put his colleagues on the record with a floor vote on his Speakership at noon Tuesday.
But several GOP lawmakers Monday evening said they plan to withhold their support from the Ohio Republican when his nomination hits the floor — enough opposition to sink Jordan’s chances of clinching the gavel and make way for another multi-ballot Speakership race.
Some of them left a closed-door conference meeting Monday night pledging their support for another candidate. Others suggested they would announce their final decision on the House floor.
Jordan can only afford to lose four Republicans and still win the Speakership, assuming all members are present and voting for a candidate.
Still, Jordan signaled that the House will move forward with a vote Tuesday.
“Look, I felt good walking into the conference. I feel even better now. We’ve got a few more people we want to talk to, listen to. And then we’ll have a vote tomorrow,” Jordan said while leaving the meeting….