{"id":2055736,"date":"2023-10-04T17:45:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T21:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/speaker-of-the-house-race-takes-shape-as-2nd-prominent-republican-announces-candidacy\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T17:46:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T21:46:29","slug":"speaker-of-the-house-race-takes-shape-as-2nd-prominent-republican-announces-candidacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/speaker-of-the-house-race-takes-shape-as-2nd-prominent-republican-announces-candidacy\/","title":{"rendered":"2nd Prominent Republican Joins Speaker of the House Race"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fspeaker-of-the-house-race-takes-shape-as-2nd-prominent-republican-announces-candidacy%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2055736&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>House\u2063 Majority Leader Steve Scalise Announces \u200cCandidacy for Speaker of the \u2063House<\/h2>\n<p>In an exciting\u200c development, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has officially announced his \u200dcandidacy for speaker of the House of \u2062Representatives. Scalise shared this news \u200bwith\u200b his colleagues in\u200b a \u200cletter sent on \u2064Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>This\u200d announcement comes on the heels of Kevin McCarthy&#8217;s\u200b removal from \u200bthe speakership by Republican\u200d Rep. Matt Gaetz. \u200cGaetz&#8217;s motion to vacate the chair of the House passed on Tuesday, with a \u2064vote of 216-210.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, Gaetz and\u2064 other\u2064 House Republicans have expressed their support for Scalise as a potential replacement \u2064for McCarthy.<\/p>\n<p>Scalise wrote\u200d in his letter, &#8220;Now, more than ever, we must mend\u2064 the deep wounds that \u200bexist within our Conference and \u2063focus on our objectives \u2062so we can get back \u2064to work for the millions of people who are counting on us. It is \u200bwith that sense \u2063of \u200bresponsibility and purpose that I am seeking the Conference&#8217;s nomination \u2064for Speaker of the House.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He further emphasized his \u2062ability to bring together diverse viewpoints within the Conference and build consensus where others\u2062 thought it was impossible.<\/p>\n<p>Scalise&#8217;s announcement comes\u200c shortly\u200c after House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan also expressed his intention to\u200b seek the speakership in\u2063 a separate letter to colleagues.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"zxx\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jNX4j5oNSB\">pic.twitter.com\/jNX4j5oNSB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rep. Jim \u2064Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Jim_Jordan\/status\/1709592826864964022?\">October 4, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Scalise&#8217;s\u200d candidacy has garnered support from various House Republicans. Gaetz, for instance, stated, &#8220;I think the world of Steve Scalise. \u2064I think he would make a phenomenal speaker.&#8221; Republican Rep. Drew Ferguson of \u200cGeorgia and \u2062Rep. Tony Gonzales of\u200d Texas \u2062have also\u200b expressed their support for Scalise.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">For a time such as this\u2026Steve is the right man \u200bto lead our country \u200c  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5hOQmTdBrC\">pic.twitter.com\/5hOQmTdBrC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tony Gonzales (@TonyGonzales4TX) \u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TonyGonzales4TX\/status\/1709394715802542192?\">October 4, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>It\u200c is worth noting that Scalise is currently undergoing treatment \u2063for \u2062blood cancer and has been absent from recent House proceedings. However, if elected speaker, he would hold the third position in the presidential line of succession.<\/p>\n<p>As the race for speaker \u2063of the\u200b House takes shape, it remains to be seen who will ultimately secure the position. The outcome\u200c will undoubtedly have significant implications\u200c for the \u200cfuture of the House of\u2064 Representatives.<\/p>\n<p><em>All content created by \u200bthe Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bank-ceo-out-after-closing-prominent-conservatives-account-and-then-lying-about-it\/\" title=\"Bank CEO Fired for Closing Prominent Conservative's Account and Deceiving Public\">nonpartisan newswire \u2064service<\/a>, is available \u2064without\u2063 charge to any legitimate news publisher that can\u2062 provide a large audience. All republished articles must \u200cinclude our logo, our reporter&#8217;s byline, and their DCNF affiliation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For any\u2064 questions about\u2064 our guidelines or partnering with us, \u2063please contact <a href=\"mailto:licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org\">licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/speaker-house-race-takes-shape-2nd-prominent-republican-announces-candidacy\/\">Speaker of the House Race Takes Shape as 2nd \u200dProminent Republican Announces Candidacy<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What \u200dare some key conservative principles that \u2063Scalise has consistently advocated for, and how would he prioritize these issues\u2064 if \u200belected as Speaker<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Alise&#8217;s bold move\u2062\u2062 comes as no surprise, considering his \u200b\u200bextensive experience in the House and his\u200c proven leadership skills. Since\u200b joining the House in 2008, Scalise has climbed the ranks to become\u2063 the second-highest-ranking Republican in the chamber. He has served as\u200c Majority Whip and currently holds the position of House Majority Leader, making him well-equipped to take on the role \u2063of Speaker.<\/p>\n<p>Scalise&#8217;s leadership is highly regarded within the Republican Party. He \u2063has \u200dbeen pivotal in advancing the party&#8217;s agenda and rallying support for crucial legislation. His ability to unite the various factions \u200cwithin the Conference and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/md-gov-hogan-urges-biden-lawmakers-to-work-together-on-covid-19-relief-legislation\/\" title=\"Md. Gov. Hogan urges Biden, lawmakers to work together on COVID-19 relief legislation\">find common ground<\/a> has \u200dbeen crucial in achieving party goals.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover,\u2063 Scalise&#8217;s conservative\u200d principles and \u200bcommitment to\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-hampshire-gop-activist-dead-after-home-stabbing\/\" title=\"NH GOP Activist Fatally Stabbed at Home\">limited government resonate<\/a> with many Republicans.\u200c He \u200bhas <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/speaker-of-the-house-race-takes-shape-as-2nd-prominent-republican-announces-candidacy\/\" title=\"2nd Prominent Republican Joins Speaker of the House Race\">consistently championed \u2062tax cuts<\/a>, deregulation, and a strong national defense. As Speaker, Scalise \u200cwould undoubtedly prioritize these key issues\u2062 and work towards enacting conservative policies that benefit all Americans.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to run for Speaker of the House also speaks to Scalise&#8217;s dedication to his party and the American people. In his letter, he emphasized the \u2063need to address\u200b the \u2063divisions \u2063within the Conference and focus on the legislative\u2062 agenda. He \u2062understands the urgency of the moment and is \u2063determined to work \u2063tirelessly for the millions of Americans who are\u2063 counting on their elected representatives to deliver results.<\/p>\n<p>While Scalise \u2064faces competition from other potential candidates, the support he has already garnered from prominent\u2063 Republicans, including Rep. Gaetz, positions him as a strong contender. His track record of\u2063 success and ability to bridge divides make him an attractive choice for those\u2062 seeking unity and effective leadership.<\/p>\n<p>It remains\u200c to be seen how the race for Speaker will \u200dunfold, but Scalise&#8217;s \u200dcandidacy\u2064 brings excitement \u2064and anticipation to the political landscape. As the House Majority Leader, he has already demonstrated his ability\u200b to navigate the complexities of Congress and deliver results. If elected as Speaker, he \u200cwould undoubtedly bring his exceptional leadership skills to the forefront and ensure that the \u2063House operates efficiently \u2064and effectively.<\/p>\n<p>The coming weeks \u2064and months will be crucial as Republicans determine who will lead them into the\u200d future. With his announcement, Steve \u200bScalise has \u200cpositioned himself as a\u200d strong candidate with the vision, experience, and drive to bring \u2063unity and progress to the\u200c House of Representatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has declared his bid for House Speaker, as stated in a letter sent to colleagues. This follows Kevin McCarthy&#8217;s removal from the position by Rep. 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