Steve Scalise, Jim Jordan to Make Pitches for House Speaker as GOP Worries Grow
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House Republicans would like to have their vote wrapped up quickly, but stubborn internal disagreements could slow the process down.
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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan and Majority Leader Steve Scalise announced Wednesday that they will run to be the next House speaker, hoping to unite warring factions of the Republic…
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is shoring up votes behind the scenes to become the next speaker of the House, sources familiar with the situation told The Washington Times.
By Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson and Melanie Zanona, CNN (CNN) — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Rep. Jim Jordan both jumped into the race Wednesday to become the next House speaker, setting up a fight to replace Kevin McCarthy after his historic ouster.
The House majority leader is seen as the front-runner in the fresh race for speaker, and has begun making phone calls seeking support from his GOP colleagues, sources said.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) announced a run for House speaker, making himself the second candidate to enter the race after former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced he would not run for reelection on Tuesday.
House Republican leaders looking to fill the speaker’s chair left empty after the stunning ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy quickly maneuvered to fill the position with their next-in-line, Majority Leader Steve Scalise. Not so fast, Rep. Jim Jordan said Wednesday.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is already making calls to shore up support for him to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., as speaker of the House of Representatives.
Rep. Jim Jordan is gaining broad support from top Republicans to serve as speaker of the House of Representatives, with members telling Fox News Digital that he can “unite" moderates and conservatives across the GOP conference.
By Melanie Zanona, Manu Raju and Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — The battle to win the House speakership could hinge on a contingent of more moderate Republicans uneasy about the conservative politics of their two leading candidates and angry at their hardline faction for ousting Kevin McCarthy in this we…
House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., shares his pitch on why he should be the next House speaker despite former President Trump endorsing Rep. Jim Jordan.
By Clare Foran, CNN (CNN) — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has risen through the ranks of leadership during his time in Congress. Next, the Louisiana Republican hopes to be elected House speaker. In the position of House majority leader, Scalise has served as the second-highest-ranking House Re…
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan is trying to draw a sharp contrast with his chief competitor for the speakership, arguing that he would be a more effective messenger for his party to the American public as he tries to win Republican holdouts ahead of next week’s pivotal vote.
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a visit to Capitol Hill as Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., officially enter the race for House speaker
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