House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) confirmed Wednesday that he will run to be the next House speaker, one of the few candidates who could unite warring factions of the Republica…
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“My mentor Jim Jordan would be great!” Rep. Matt Gaetz , who led the motion to vacate McCarthy’s speakership,Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan said Wednesday that he will run to be the next House Speaker, as potentially one of the few candidates to unite warring factions of his caucus.Jordan, a founding member of the House Freedom Caucus who became an ally of now-ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy , told reporters he is seeking the leadership role.
If chosen, Jordan would have to step down as chairman of the Judiciary Committee, which has led efforts to investigate President Biden’s involvement in his son’s shady business dealings abroad.The conservative stalwart would be challenging Republican leaders who have been floated as replacements for McCarthy, including Majority Leader Steve Scalise .
Concerns over Scalise’s recent blood cancer diagnosis could complicate matters. The majority leader has often been see around the Capitol complex wearing a mask while undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
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