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The Republican Party is currently facing internal divisions over who should assume the role of Speaker of the House. Despite these challenges, Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan made it clear he will not back down from his pursuit of the position.
Jordan’s determination is evident in his recent statement during a press conference where he affirmed his intention to continue running for the Speaker’s position. He expressed his plan to garner support from his colleagues and secure the necessary votes to win the race.
JIM JORDAN: “I’m still running for Speaker and I plan to go to the floor and get the votes and win this race, but I want to go talk to a few of my colleagues..” pic.twitter.com/5Wpr7WPCCx
— ALX 🎃 (@alx) October 19, 2023
This comes amidst growing political tensions and a proposal to expand the powers of Speaker Pro-Tempore Patrick McHenry.
The aim of this proposal is to expedite the legislative process and focus on the needs of the American people. However, Jordan and several other Republicans have voiced their opposition to this resolution.
Among those opposing the interim speaker resolution are Rep. Pat Fallon and Rep. Troy Nehls. Fallon emphasized the importance of not delaying the decision, stating if more votes are needed, then so be it. Nehls, on the other hand, expressed his continued support for Donald Trump as Speaker for 100 days.
Eli Crane, a staunch supporter of Jordan, expressed his dissatisfaction with the McHenry resolution. He believes the American people want Jordan as their Speaker and criticized some members of the conference for disregarding the public’s opinion.
Jim Jordan withdrew from speaker again thanks to these status quo RINOS! We will not forget! pic.twitter.com/I0UfgjZaP6
— luluHru (@luluHru) October 19, 2023
In addition to these developments, Florida Rep. Scott Franklin revealed the group decided not to proceed with the McHenry temporary empowerment resolution. Instead, Jordan is expected to make additional efforts to secure support, potentially leading to another vote.
Despite the obstacles, Jordan remains undeterred. He has expressed his desire to meet with the 20 Republicans who opposed his bid, indicating his readiness to engage in dialogue and seek common ground.
This move signals Jordan’s commitment to uniting the party and leading it forward.
The race for the Speaker of the House position within the Republican Party is far from over. With Jim Jordan’s unwavering determination and his supporters’ steadfast backing, the coming days promise to be eventful and decisive.
This article appeared in StatesmanPost and has been published here with permission.
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