Republicans will try to elect top Donald Trump ally congressman Jim Jordan as the new House speaker
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, speaks with reporters following a closed door meeting with House Republicans as he looks for decisive support to become speaker, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. A floor vote that could turn into a showdown is set for midday Tuesday. firebrand Rep. Jim Jordanto a center-seat of U.S. power and showing just how far the hard-right flank has moved into the GOP mainstream..
The political climb has been steep for Jordan, the combative Judiciary Committee chairman and a founding member of the right-flank Freedom Caucus. He is known more as a chaos agent than a skilled legislator, raising questions about how he would lead.
One holdout, Republican Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado, said Jordan’s role in the runup to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol and his refusal to admit President Joe Biden won the 2020 election remained an issue. “Thank you Rep. Ann Wagner!” Gaetz posted on social media, after the Missouri Republican announced her support.
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