Posted on 10/12/2023 7:56:23 AM PDT by SoConPubbie
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise will not secure the 217 votes needed to become the chamber’s speaker, according to sources.
The House conference has been delaying bringing the nomination to the floor for a full vote, as several members tell me Scalise cannot win.
“There are as many as 20 members opposing Scalise,” one source said, noting almost all are “Jordan and McCarthy supporters,” referring to Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who lost to Scalise on a secret ballot for nomination to replace ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.
Publicly, Jordan is supporting Scalise, but privately he has told others he will enter the race as soon as Scalise withdraws.
House GOP Study Committee Chairman Kevin Hern, R.-Okla., and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R.-Minn., are also discussing plans to enter the speaker's race after Scalise exits. Both are also preparing to challenge Jordan.
Jordan lost the vote to Scalise among House Republicans Tuesday, 113-99.
Jordan then pushed for a motion that the House GOP's nominee must win 217 votes before the matter is brought to the floor. That motion was rejected by the conference.
Hern appears to be the sleeper candidate. He’s solidly conservative, supports former President Donald Trump, and is liked by moderates who won’t back Jordan.
Emmer, meanwhile, is a moderate opposed by Trump, which likely would doom his bid for the leadership position.
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Bet ya with the help of the rinos and left they will put McCarthy back in
Hate to think about what is next.
Lost the house but will gain the Senate. War means Biden reelection
Oh how convenient. You don’t remember. You and Hillary show swap stories.
He got money out of ME!
Proof screwball, otherwise buzz off.
Is that really an accomplishment? I leave that up to you…
You really are a sensitive lad. The truth hurts and you lash out. Interesting.
Not sensitive at all, just defending myself against your unsubstantiated accusations. You were the one to bully and name call unprovoked. You are delusional and need to get back on your medications. One of those internet tough guys whom I suspect wouldn’t dare be so caustic in person.
Interesting indeed.
Go to your first response to me. You did it. Stop acting like a victim and own up to the fact you began this.
I posted a picture of the Harlem Globetrotters playing the Washington Generals. It was intended to be a comparison of the charade republicans put up pretending to oppose democrats, but we all know they will throw the game in the end. I don’t know how or why you were set off by that.
“ If Republicans can’t agree on a candidate we might end up with Hakeem Jeffries. “
How ‘bout Nancy Pelosi?
I apologize. I believe I was seriously wrong. I don’t have a valid excuse.
Apology accepted, we all mess up every once in a while.
Thank you. I still feel dumb. Have a great weekend!
Thanks, you too. Stay safe.
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