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The GOP Speaker Drama Continues: Tom Emmer’s Shocking Exit

Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Min.) has become the third GOP speaker-designate in a row to withdraw from the race, facing strong resistance from a small faction within his party. Without a speaker, the House has been largely paralyzed for three weeks. At 62, Mr. Emmer secured a win in the intra-conference nominating contest with a vote of 117-97 on Oct. 24. However, a subsequent confirming vote exposed that approximately 25 Republicans were not in support …

Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise Announce Their Intention to Run for House Speaker

On October 3rd, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was removed from his position as the Speaker of the House. This major development has created an opportunity for new leadership, and two prominent House Republicans have already expressed their desire to step in and take up the mantle. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), who chairs the influential House Judiciary Committee, and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) are the first to announce their candidacies for the Speaker’s role …