{"id":2057143,"date":"2023-10-05T19:15:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T23:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whos-next-rumors-swirl-candidates-emerge-for-house-speaker-following-mccarthys-ouster\/"},"modified":"2023-10-05T19:17:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T23:17:04","slug":"whos-next-rumors-swirl-candidates-emerge-for-house-speaker-following-mccarthys-ouster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whos-next-rumors-swirl-candidates-emerge-for-house-speaker-following-mccarthys-ouster\/","title":{"rendered":"Who&#8217;s Next? Speculations Abound, Candidates Emerge for House Speaker After McCarthy&#8217;s Removal."},"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\">24<\/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%2Fwhos-next-rumors-swirl-candidates-emerge-for-house-speaker-following-mccarthys-ouster%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=2057143&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>Who&#8217;s Next? Rumors Swirl, Candidates \u2064Emerge \u2062for House Speaker Following McCarthy&#8217;s Ouster<\/h2>\n<p>The House of\u2062 Representatives has\u200d been thrown into\u2062 chaos after Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz successfully\u200b had Kevin McCarthy \u200dkicked out\u200d of the speaker\u2019s chair on\u2064 Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Already a \u2064number of \u2062candidates have come forward, and others \u2064are rumored to be\u2064 in the wings.<\/p>\n<p>As the \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whos-next-rumors-swirl-candidates-emerge-for-house-speaker-following-mccarthys-ouster\/\" title=\"Who's Next? Speculations Abound, Candidates Emerge for House Speaker After McCarthy's Removal.\">horse-trading starts<\/a>, the seat is temporarily held \u200bby North Carolina Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/new-acting-speaker-evicts-nancy-pelosi-hours-taking-charge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick McHenry<\/a>, \u2062a McCarthy\u200d ally.<\/p>\n<p>One of the first names bandied about to take\u200d over \u200bas leader \u2063of the House was none other than former President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>The fact is, the House \u200cspeaker does not have \u2063to be a member of the House \u2014 though to date they\u2062 all have been. So it would be perfectly legal\u200b for Trump to take the seat \u200dif he were to get \u2062the \u2064votes.<\/p>\n<p>Almost\u200c immediately after McCarthy was\u2062 deposed, Texas\u200c Rep. \u200bTroy Nehls\u200d said\u200c he\u2064 would be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-nominated-replace-kevin-mccarthy-speaker-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nominating Trump<\/a> for the position.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPresident Trump, the greatest president of my lifetime, has a proven record of putting America first and will make the House great again,\u201d he\u200b said.<\/p>\n<p>Nehls \u2062isn\u2019t alone. Georgia Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepMTG\/status\/1709397608576266457?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marjorie Taylor Greene<\/a> \u200d and Florida Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gregsteube\/status\/1709352898826555774?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greg Steube<\/a> also called for Trump to \u200btake the speaker\u2019s\u200b chair.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Do you support \u2062Trump for speaker of the House?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>No<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-disclaimer\">\n<p>\t\tCompleting this poll entitles \u2064you to The Western Journal \u2062news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. \u2062You also agree to our \u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/privacy-policy\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a> \u200cand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/terms-service\/\">Terms of Use<\/a>.\n\t<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>But what does Trump himself have to say about all the chatter?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf I can help them during the\u200c process, I would do it, but \u2062we have some \u2062great people in the Republican Party that could\u200b do a great job as speaker,\u201d\u00a0Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-responds-question-running-speaker-courthouse-whatever-can-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ll do whatever it is to\u2063 help but my focus \u2014 my \u200btotal focus \u2014\u2062 is being president and, \u2062quite \u2062honestly, making America great again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But there are a \u2063lot of candidates other than Trump eyeing\u2064 the seat.<\/p>\n<p>Several members of Congress have already thrown their hats in \u200dthe ring, including Majority Leader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/speaker-house-race-takes-shape-2nd-prominent-republican-announces-candidacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steve Scalise<\/a> \u200bof Louisiana and conservative\u2062 favorite \u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wow-big-name-republican-declares-candidacy-speaker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jim Jordan<\/a> \u2064 of Ohio.<\/p>\n<p>Then there are the long shots.<\/p>\n<p>Some, including \u2064Maryland Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepAndyHarrisMD\/status\/1709593742716424307?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andy Harris<\/a>, have floated Florida Rep. Byron\u2063 Donalds. Donalds\u2064 was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/first-time-history-chip-roy-shocks-congressional-floor-historic-move\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nominated<\/a> for \u2064the speakership back in January before McCarthy won the role.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2023\/10\/04\/mccarthy-scalise-jordan-house-gop-speaker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Axios<\/a> reported that Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern may also be in\u200b contention.<\/p>\n<p>So who is the favorite? According to Axios, Scalise and Jordan \u2062are the two front-runners. (For what it\u2019s worth, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem \u200chas <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/kristi-noem-reveals-candidate-thinks-80-chance-becoming-next-speaker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">predicted<\/a> that Jordan will ultimately come out on top.)<\/p>\n<p>Clearly, \u2064there is no heir apparent. Things look to be \u200bon hold in the House while Republicans wrangle over who will \u200dlead the chamber \u2063and the countdown clock\u2064 ticks on the recent short-term, stopgap \u2064budget.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"author_subscription_pitch\">\n<p><em><b>A Note from Our Founder:<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Silicon Valley and\u200d the \u200bBig Tech tyrants have done everything they can \u2064to put\u200d The Western\u2063 Journal out of business. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/join-monthly\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\">faithful subscribers<\/a> have kept us going.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you\u2019ve never\u200b chosen to\u200b subscribe, let me be honest: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/join-monthly\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\">We need your help\u2062 today<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I also want to\u200b send you \u2063an autographed copy of \u201cCounterpunch,\u201d \u2064which will give you a plan to fight \u200bback for our beloved country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/join-monthly\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>Subscribe right now<\/b><\/a>  \u2013 The Western Journal stands for truth in this difficult time.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Please stand\u2062 with us by subscribing today.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Floyd G. Brown<br \/>\n\tFounder of The \u2062Western Journal<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post\u200b <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/next-rumors-swirl-candidates-emerge-house-speaker-following-mccarthys-ouster\/\">Who&#8217;s Next? Rumors \u200bSwirl, Candidates Emerge for House Speaker Following McCarthy&#8217;s Ouster<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200cIs there a possibility of more \u2063candidates emerging in the \u200drace for House Speaker, and how might this impact\u200c the dynamics and alliances within \u2063the party<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Nt-runners at the moment. Scalise, as the current Majority Leader, has experience and a \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brad-wilson-raises-more-than-1-million-for-third-quarter-in-utah-senate-race\/\" title=\"Brad Wilson surpasses M fundraising goal for Utah Senate race in Q3.\">strong \u2063support base<\/a> among Republicans. Jordan, on the other\u200d hand, is seen as a champion of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-vowed-to-elect-more-women-they-did-just-that\/\" title=\"Republicans Vowed To Elect More Women...They Did Just That\">conservative values<\/a> \u2063and has\u200b a loyal following within the party.<\/p>\n<p>Another\u200c potential candidate to keep an eye on \u2063is California Rep. Devin Nunes. Nunes is a prominent Republican figure who has served as the Ranking Member of the House Intelligence \u200dCommittee. He has been a vocal supporter of former\u2062 President Trump \u200dand has the backing of many conservatives.<\/p>\n<p>While these candidates have emerged as front-runners, it is important to note that the race for House Speaker is still in its early stages. More candidates may come forward and the dynamics\u200d could change as negotiations and\u2062 alliances are formed.<\/p>\n<p>The selection of the House\u200d Speaker is \u200ca crucial decision that will shape the direction of the Republican Party and the House of Representatives. The \u200dSpeaker plays\u200d a vital role \u200bin setting the legislative agenda\u200b and leading the party in Congress. \u200dIt is essential that the chosen candidate is capable,\u2062 experienced,\u200d and able to unite the party.<\/p>\n<p>As the Republican Party\u2064 navigates this pivotal \u200dmoment, it is clear that there are a number of qualified candidates\u200d vying for the position. Whether it\u200c be former President Trump, Steve Scalise, Jim Jordan, or \u2064another contender, the choice of the House Speaker will have far-reaching implications for the party and the nation. The coming\u200c days \u2064and weeks will reveal who will ultimately rise to the challenge and take \u200bon\u200c this influential role.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The House of Representatives is in chaos as Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz ousted Kevin McCarthy from the speaker&#8217;s chair. Several candidates have emerged, with more rumored to be waiting. North Carolina temporarily holds the seat as negotiations begin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":180,"featured_media":2057144,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2057143","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2057143","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/180"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2057143"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2057143\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2057144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2057143"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2057143"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2057143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}