Rep. Jim Jordan announces bid for House Speaker.
OAN’s Daniel Baldwin
9:50 AM – Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Ohio Representative Jim Jordan confirmed to reporters on Wednesday morning that he would be launching a bid to become the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Jordan (R-Ohio) reportedly sent a letter to his House Republican colleagues, pitching himself for the position.
“We are at a critical crossroad in our nation’s history. Now is the time for our Republican conference to come together to keep our promises to Americans. The problems we face are challenging, but they are not insurmountable. We can focus on the changes that improve the country and unite us in offering real solutions. But no matter what we do, we must do it together as a conference,” he wrote.
Numerous House Republicans, including Florida Representative Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), have signaled they could support Jordan if he decided to throw his hat in the ring.
Both Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Indiana Representative Jim Banks (R-Ind.) declared they would support Jordan.
Jordan is currently the chair of the powerful House Judiciary Committee and a member of the House Freedom Caucus. While Jordan has confirmed his own intention to run, House Majority Leader Representative Steve Scalise (R-La.) has also signaled his intention to launch a bid.
Other House Republicans, including Texas Representative Troy Nehls (R-Texas), Florida Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.), and Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), have announced they would support former President Donald Trump as the next Speaker of the House.
Trump told reporters that he is game to do “whatever’s best for the country” in regards to the Speaker vote.
“A lot of people have been calling me about the speaker,” Trump said. “All I can say is we’ll do whatever’s best for the country and the Republican Party. We have some great people. We have some great, great people.”
Gaetz and seven other Republicans joined House Democrats in the vote Tuesday afternoon.
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How might Jim Jordan’s candidacy for Speaker of the House impact the direction and agenda of the Republican Party
Ohio Representative Jim Jordan has announced his bid to become the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives. Jordan, a Republican, confirmed this on Wednesday morning, stating his intentions to reporters. He has reportedly sent a letter to his House Republican colleagues, outlining why he believes he should be considered for the position.
In his letter, Jordan highlighted the importance of the current moment in the nation’s history and called for unity in the Republican conference. He emphasized the need to keep promises to the American people and work together to address the challenges facing the country. Jordan believes that, although the problems are significant, they are not insurmountable and can be overcome through real solutions and collaboration.
Several House Republicans have expressed their support for Jordan as Speaker of the House. Florida Representative Matt Gaetz, a close ally of Jordan, tweeted his endorsement, stating that his mentor would be a great choice for the position.
As Jordan launches his bid for Speaker, the race for this influential role is likely to become more competitive. The Speaker of the House is a crucial position in American politics, responsible for leading the House of Representatives and shaping the legislative agenda. If successful, Jordan would become one of the key figures in the Republican Party and have a significant impact on the direction of the country.
The upcoming race for Speaker of the House will undoubtedly generate considerable attention and debate within the Republican Party and across the political landscape. As the process unfolds, it will be interesting to see how Jordan’s candidacy develops and who else may throw their hat into the ring.
Overall, Jordan’s bid for Speaker of the House reflects the ongoing dynamics and challenges within the Republican Party. As the party seeks to define its future direction, the choice of Speaker will play a vital role in shaping the party’s agenda and strategies. Jordan’s candidacy is likely to further ignite discussions and debates within the GOP as it determines the path forward.
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