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Coverage dated October 12, 2023

Another House Republican enters the speaker race to challenge Jim Jordan

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Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia jumped into the Republican race for speaker on Friday, offering a challenge to Rep. Jim Jordan in the latest twist to the infighting over who gets the gavel.

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  1. The Daily Caller

    GOP Rep. Austin Scott Files Challenge To Jim Jordan For House Speaker (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Republican Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia's 8th congressional district will challenge House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan for the speakership.

  2. Fox News

    Georgia GOP Rep Austin Scott announces bid for House speaker (opens Fox News)

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    Georgia Republican Rep. Austin Scott, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, announced his candidacy for the lower chamber's speaker's gavel.

  3. RedState

    NEW: With Steve Scalise out, Jim Jordan Faces a New Challenger for Speaker: Georgia Rep. Austin Scott (opens RedState)

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  4. Legal Insurrection

    Rep. Austin Scott Will Run for Speaker Against Jordan (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    More chaos ahead?

  5. Washington Times

    Another House Republican enters the speaker race to challenge Jim Jordan (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia jumped into the Republican race for speaker on Friday, offering a challenge to Rep. Jim Jordan in the latest twist to the infighting over who gets the gavel.

  6. Axios

    Rep. Austin Scott launches House speaker bid against Jim Jordan (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    Scott asserted that he would not back Jordan after Scalise withdrew his name.

  7. Forbes

    Jim Jordan vs. Austin Scott: A New Race For House Speaker Kicks Off (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Jordan and Scott will face off for the speakership following Steve Scalise’s abrupt exit on Thursday.

  8. Roll Call

    Rep. Austin Scott to run for speaker (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Georgia Rep. Austin Scott will run for speaker, following the withdrawal of Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., on Thursday evening.

  9. Fox5 Atlanta

    Georgia GOP Rep. Austin Scott announces bid for House speaker (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    Georgia Republican Rep. Austin Scott has announced he's challenging Jim Jordan to be the next speaker of the House.

  10. Insider

    A little-known Georgia congressman is now running against Jim Jordan to be speaker of the House (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    One House Democrat told Insider that they'd "never" heard of Rep. Austin Scott, who's served in Congress for 12 years.

  11. KTVZ Bend

    Who is Austin Scott, the Georgia Republican who lost the GOP speakership nomination? (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — Republican Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia, who entered the race for House speaker after House Majority Leader Steve Scalise dropped out, lost the GOP’s nomination to Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio in a 124-81 vote Friday.

  12. Hot Air

    New: Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA) files for Speaker election (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    🚨NEWS — REP. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia has filed to run for the GOP nomination for speaker. It will be SCOTT vs. JORDAN. — Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) October 13, 2023...

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