{"id":2057815,"date":"2023-10-06T11:48:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T15:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-heavyweights-vying-for-speaker-to-spar-in-televised-debate-host-announced-report\/"},"modified":"2023-10-06T11:49:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T15:49:29","slug":"gop-heavyweights-vying-for-speaker-to-spar-in-televised-debate-host-announced-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-heavyweights-vying-for-speaker-to-spar-in-televised-debate-host-announced-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: GOP heavyweights competing for Speaker position to engage in televised debate, host announced."},"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\">28<\/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%2Fgop-heavyweights-vying-for-speaker-to-spar-in-televised-debate-host-announced-report%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=2057815&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>GOP Heavyweights Vying for Speaker to Spar\u200c in Televised Debate, Host Announced: Report<\/h2>\n<p>Fox News\u2019 Bret Baier is set to host an electrifying televised debate on Monday evening, pitting \u200ddeclared and potential candidates for House speaker against each other. This\u200c comes\u200b after Kevin McCarthy was ousted from \u200bthe position.<\/p>\n<p>House\u2064 Majority Leader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/speaker-house-race-takes-shape-2nd-prominent-republican-announces-candidacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steve Scalise<\/a> of \u2064Louisiana and \u200bJudiciary Committee Chairman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wow-big-name-republican-declares-candidacy-speaker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jim Jordan<\/a> of Ohio, who have both thrown their hats in the ring for the speaker role, will be participating. They will be joined by Republican Study Committee Chairman <a href=\"https:\/\/dailycaller.com\/2023\/10\/04\/kevin-hern-steve-scalise-mccarthy-speaker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin Hern<\/a> of Oklahoma, who is considering a\u2064 run, according to a source familiar with the matter.<\/p>\n<p>The highly\u200c anticipated debate, which will be aired on Fox News, will be either live or pre-recorded. However, it \u2064will be closed to the \u2064media, \u2062adding to the intrigue surrounding the event.<\/p>\n<p>This debate\u200b will precede the House GOP\u2019s candidate forum on Tuesday and the speaker election on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Scalise and \u200cJordan have been racking up endorsements, with Majority Whip <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RyanSchmelzFOX\/status\/1709611969693581466?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom \u2063Emmer<\/a> throwing his support behind Scalise and former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-breaks-silence-lawmaker-won-complete-total-endorsement-speaker-role\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donald \u2062Trump<\/a> backing Jordan.<\/p>\n<p>In a historic vote,\u2064 the\u200b House <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/breaking-mccarthy-removed-historic-vote-1st-time-house-speaker-voted\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">voted 216-210<\/a> to remove McCarthy from his post after Florida Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/matt-gaetz-goes-off-speaking-media-kevin-mccarthy-ousting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matt Gaetz<\/a> filed a motion to vacate on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Joining Gaetz in supporting the motion were Republican\u2063 Reps. \u2064Matt Rosendale of Montana, Andy Biggs of Arizona, Eli Crane of Arizona, Nancy Mace\u2062 of South Carolina, Ken Buck of\u2064 Colorado, Tim Burchett of\u200c Tennessee, and Bob Good of Virginia.<\/p>\n<p>Many allies of McCarthy have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/newt-gingrich-calls-8-republicans-traitors-driven-public-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">critical<\/a> of Gaetz and the other Republicans who supported the motion to vacate. Some have even suggested <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/lauren-boebert-scolds-childish-republicans-plotting-remove-matt-gaetz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expelling<\/a> the Florida congressman, while others have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/mitch-mcconnell-calls-rule-change-house-claims-impossible-govern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">called for<\/a> rule changes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/acting-capitol-police-chief-says-protocols-were-not-followed-on-jan-6\/\" title=\"Acting Capitol Police Chief says protocols were not followed on Jan. 6\">prevent similar situations<\/a> in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Following\u2063 his removal, McCarthy announced that\u200d he would \u200dnot seek the position again. In the meantime, Financial Services Committee Chairman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/new-acting-speaker-evicts-nancy-pelosi-hours-taking-charge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick McHenry<\/a> \u200c of North Carolina has been \u2064serving as speaker pro tempore.<\/p>\n<p>Fox News, Scalise, Jordan, and Hern \u2062did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation\u2019s requests for comment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimer\">\n<p><em>All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-weighs-in-on-deadly-subway-clash-after-desantis-calls-marine-a-good-samaritan\/\" title=\"Trump Weighs In on Deadly Subway Clash After DeSantis Calls Marine a 'Good Samaritan'\">nonpartisan newswire service<\/a>, is available\u2062 without charge to any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ford-pushes-back-electric-vehicle-target-admits-transition-will-be-slower-than-the-industry-expected\/\" title=\"Ford delays electric vehicle goal, acknowledges slower transition than anticipated by industry.\">legitimate news\u200c publisher<\/a> that can\u200d provide a large audience. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter\u2019s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering \u200cwith us, please\u2063 contact <a href=\"mailto:licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org\">licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/gop-heavyweights-vying-speaker-spar-televised-debate-host-announced-report\/\">GOP Heavyweights Vying for Speaker \u2064to Spar\u2064 in Televised Debate, Host Announced: Report<\/a> \u2064 appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u200c are the qualifications and experience \u2064of Steve Scalise, one of the candidates for House speaker?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Gingrich-last-person-would-want-house-speaker\/&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; rel=&#8221;noopener noreferrer&#8221;>vocal in their criticism<\/a> \u200d of the move, \u200ccalling it a betrayal and a dangerous precedent \u200cfor the party. McCarthy, who \u200bhas been\u200b in the role since 2019, had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-heavyweights-vying-for-speaker-to-spar-in-televised-debate-host-announced-report\/\" title=\"Report: GOP heavyweights competing for Speaker position to engage in televised debate, host announced.\">faced increasing\u200d pressure<\/a> from some conservative members of the \u200bGOP \u2064who believed he was \u200cnot doing enough to oppose the Biden \u200dadministration&#8217;s policies and advance conservative\u2064 values.<\/p>\n<p>This power vacuum has led\u2064 to a contentious\u200c race for the position \u200bof House speaker, with several prominent Republicans vying for the role. The upcoming televised \u2064debate will provide an opportunity for these candidates to \u200bshowcase their\u2064 qualifications and lay out their vision for the party and \u2063the country.<\/p>\n<p>Steve Scalise, who\u2062 has served as House Majority\u2063 Whip since 2014,\u200c is widely regarded \u2063as a skilled strategist and experienced legislator. He has consistently been a strong advocate for conservative principles and has played\u200b a key role in shaping the party&#8217;s agenda.\u200d Scalise has \u200dalready garnered support from several influential figures within the party, \u200bincluding Tom Emmer, which could give\u200b him \u200dan edge in the race.<\/p>\n<p>Jim Jordan, known for his strong stance on\u2064 conservative issues and his role as a founding member of \u200cthe House Freedom Caucus, has also \u200bthrown his hat in the ring. \u2062Jordan has proven to be a vocal critic of Democratic policies and has a loyal following within the party. His endorsement from former President Donald Trump could also give him a \u200bboost in the race.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin Hern, the Republican Study Committee Chairman and a potential candidate, brings his experience as a successful businessman and lawmaker to the table. Hern is known for his conservative values and has been a staunch advocate for small \u2062businesses and fiscal responsibility. Although he has not officially declared his candidacy,\u2062 his inclusion in the\u2064 debate suggests he is seriously\u2064 considering a run.<\/p>\n<p>The closed-door nature of the televised debate adds an element\u2062 of mystery and excitement to the \u2063event. With the media\u200c unable to directly witness the debate, it will be up to the candidates to effectively communicate their ideas and positions to \u2064the viewing audience. \u2062This format \u2064could lead \u2064to more in-depth discussions and allow for a \u2063greater focus on policy \u2062and substantive issues.<\/p>\n<p>The outcome of the speaker race\u2064 is highly consequential for the future of the GOP and the direction of the party. With \u200dthe\u2063 Democrats currently holding a slim \u200cmajority in the House, the next\u2064 speaker will play a crucial role in shaping the party&#8217;s agenda and leading the opposition to the Biden administration&#8217;s\u200b policies. The debate and subsequent candidate forum \u200dwill give\u200c Republican voters and \u200blawmakers the opportunity to evaluate the candidates&#8217; leadership qualities and policy proposals.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2062 the\u200c race for House speaker \u2064heats up, it is clear that there is fierce competition among \u2064GOP heavyweights. The outcome of the race will \u200dnot only determine who leads the party in the House but also potentially redefine the GOP&#8217;s identity \u2062and \u200bpriorities. The televised debate hosted\u2063 by Bret\u2063 Baier will undoubtedly be a momentous event in the lead-up to the\u200d speaker election and could significantly impact the final outcome.<\/p>\n<p>With the stakes \u200bhigh and the candidates vying \u200dfor a chance to lead the party, all eyes will \u2064be on the debate to see how these GOP heavyweights spar and differentiate themselves\u200d from one another. The future of the Republican Party hangs \u2064in\u2064 the balance, and this debate \u200dcould be the turning point in shaping its course.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fox News&#8217; Bret Baier will moderate a televised debate on Monday featuring House speaker candidates. Following Kevin McCarthy&#8217;s removal, Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, who have declared their bids, will join Kevin Brady, the Republican Study Committee Chairman, in the discussion. Tune in for an insightful exchange of ideas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2042,"featured_media":2057816,"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-2057815","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\/2057815","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\/2042"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2057815"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2057815\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2057816"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2057815"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2057815"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2057815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}