The GOP House circus will continue... In a reversal from hours ago, Jim Jordan said he would push ahead with another vote on his bid to become House speaker. Earlier today, the hard-right Republican said he would put aside his candidacy for the moment and support elevating the interim speaker, Representative Patrick McHenry of North Carolina, to temporarily lead the House. Thursday, October 19, 2023 3:59 PM ET https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/19/us/politics/house-speaker-jim-jordan.html
“In a closed-door meeting Thursday, Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) told GOP colleagues he might resign as speaker pro tempore if Republicans push him to try to move legislation on the floor without an explicit vote to expand his powers,” NBC News reports. Said McHenry: “If you guys try to do that, you’ll figure out who the next person on Kevin’s list is.” “McHenry’s comments underscore the quandary Republicans are in: They can’t really do anything until they choose a new speaker, but they can’t agree on someone who can get the votes to be that new speaker.”
Typical denial conspiracy from you as usual ‘You’re Going to Be F*cking Molested’: CNN Airs Shocking Voicemail to GOP Lawmaker’s Wife from Jim Jordan Supporter https://www.mediaite.com/politics/y...gop-lawmakers-wife-from-jim-jordan-supporter/