BREAKING: Jim Jordan Wins GOP Nomination for Speaker
Jim Jordan has been officially nominated as the Republican’s choice for Speaker, beating out Steve Scalise ally Austin Scott of Georgia.
BREAKING … JORDAN WINS …
Working to confirm vote total.
But what i’ve heard is VERY low for Jordan.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) October 13, 2023
It was not a massive margin, though. The total was 124-81.
BREAKING …
JORDAN – 124
SCOTT – 81
Jordan picked up just 25 votes. Scott, who didn’t campaign for the job and got in minutes before the race, got 81 votes.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) October 13, 2023
Cristina Laila previously reported that Jim Jordan entered the race for Speaker today. She also reported that Scott launched a last minute challenge to stop him.
Jordan will now face off against Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) provided he can garner enough support. The Hill notes this could prove a challenge, however.
Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), chair of the House Armed Services Committee, is among a number of RINOs who remain strongly opposed to Jordan as Speaker. He told reporters Friday that there was nothing that Jordan could do to win him over.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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