{"id":2059263,"date":"2023-10-07T19:16:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T23:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/likely-house-speaker-candidate-bows-out-the-need-for-unity-comes-first\/"},"modified":"2023-10-07T19:16:58","modified_gmt":"2023-10-07T23:16:58","slug":"likely-house-speaker-candidate-bows-out-the-need-for-unity-comes-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/likely-house-speaker-candidate-bows-out-the-need-for-unity-comes-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Potential House Speaker Candidate Withdraws: Prioritizing Unity"},"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\">14<\/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%2Flikely-house-speaker-candidate-bows-out-the-need-for-unity-comes-first%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=2059263&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>Rumored House Speaker hopeful Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK)\u200b calls for unity among Republicans<\/h2>\n<p>In a\u2062 statement\u2062 released on Saturday morning, Rep. Kevin\u2064 Hern \u200d(R-OK), who has been rumored\u2062 as a\u2062 potential House\u200c Speaker candidate, announced his decision to\u2062 withdraw from the race. \u200dHern, whose\u200b name has been mentioned alongside \u200cdeclared candidates Rep.\u200d Jim Jordan (R-OH) and House Majority Leader Steve\u200b Scalise (R-LA), explained that he \u2062had\u2063 carefully considered the opportunity but ultimately\u2064 concluded that a three-way\u200c race for the Speaker&#8217;s gavel would only further divide the party.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve spent over 50 hours on the\u200b phone with Republican \u2063members, and it&#8217;s clear \u2064that we all want UNITY,&#8221; Hern stated.\u2064 &#8220;I believe that\u2062 a three-man race for Speaker will create \u2062even more division and make it harder\u2063 to elect\u2063 a Speaker.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I&#8217;ve been on the phone 50+ hours with \u2064Republican members\u200b and\u200b what&#8217;s clear is \u2064we all want UNITY.<\/p>\n<p>I believe \u200ca three-man \u200crace for Speaker will create even more\u2063 division\u200c and make it harder to elect a \u200bSpeaker.<\/p>\n<p>Read my letter here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Sea4gPCS94\">pic.twitter.com\/Sea4gPCS94<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Congressman\u2062 Kevin Hern\u2063 (@repkevinhern) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/repkevinhern\/status\/1710664735841006057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 7,\u200b 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I called, texted, or met in-person with all 221 members\u2064 of\u2063 the House Republican Conference, asking each member what \u200dthey want to see \u2064in the next Speaker and \u200dhow \u2064we can move forward as a Majority,&#8221; Hern&#8217;s statement \u2063read. &#8220;The \u200doverwhelming response I heard from you is that we must unify \u200dand come out of this situation stronger as a Majority. While many of you\u2062 have emphasized the necessity for new blood in\u200d our leadership, the need \u200bfor unity comes first and foremost.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Hern expressed his readiness to support either \u200cJordan \u200dor Scalise, whom he referred to as &#8220;good friends&#8221; and &#8220;proven leaders,&#8221; as\u200b they continue\u2062 their campaigns. He emphasized that now \u2062is the time to prioritize the \u200bfuture of the nation, as a divided\u200c majority would only lead to \u200ca\u2062 more fractured \u2064country.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Hern called on Republicans \u200cto\u2062 commit to \u2062coming \u2063together and rallying\u200d behind a candidate who can secure 217 votes \u200dto win the speakership.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200d How did \u2063Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) express his belief\u2063 in the importance of unity among Republicans?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Scalise (R-LA), expressed his belief in the importance of unity \u2063among Republicans.<\/p>\n<p>In recent\u200b months, speculation has been brewing regarding who will assume the \u200crole of \u200cHouse\u2064 Speaker for the upcoming term. Among the\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/likely-house-speaker-candidate-bows-out-the-need-for-unity-comes-first\/\" title=\"Potential House Speaker Candidate Withdraws: Prioritizing Unity\">names frequently\u2062 mentioned<\/a> is\u2062 that of Rep. Kevin Hern of\u200b Oklahoma. However, on Saturday morning, \u2062Hern surprised many by issuing a statement in which \u2064he declared his withdrawal from the race.<\/p>\n<p>Hern, a Republican representing Oklahoma&#8217;s first\u2062 congressional\u2063 district, has gained recognition for his conservative values and \u2063dedication \u2064to \u2062public service. His \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-matt-gaetz-suggests-potential-desantis-2024-presidential-run\/\" title=\"Rep. Matt Gaetz Suggests Potential DeSantis 2024 Presidential Run\">potential candidacy<\/a> for House Speaker\u200b had garnered support from various factions \u2064within the Republican Party. Nevertheless, he felt compelled to reassess his position and prioritize the unity of his party.<\/p>\n<p>The primary objective of Hern&#8217;s statement was \u200dto \u200bemphasize the significance of unity among Republicans. In his address, \u2063he stressed the need for members of\u200c the GOP to come together and work \u2063towards a common goal, regardless of individual ambitions or differences of opinion. \u2064He\u2064 asserted that a strong and united Republican Party is crucial in order to effectively tackle the challenges facing the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Hern acknowledged that although the race for House Speaker is an important matter, it should not overshadow the more pressing issues at hand.\u2062 He emphasized the necessity of addressing the country&#8217;s economic recovery, national security, and the ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. Hern firmly believes that by focusing on\u2062 these critical issues and unifying \u2064the party, \u2064Republicans can make a lasting and \u2064positive impact on\u200c the nation.<\/p>\n<p>The congressman&#8217;s decision to withdraw from the House Speaker\u2062 race has been met with \u200cmixed reactions. Some view it as a selfless act, \u2062showcasing his commitment to the betterment of the Republican Party and \u200dthe nation as a whole. Others, however, express disappointment, arguing that \u2064Hern would \u200chave been\u200c a strong contender for\u200d the position.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200cresponse \u2062to the announcement, declared candidates Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and House Majority Leader\u200b Steve \u2064Scalise (R-LA) have\u200b both expressed their respect\u200b for \u200dHern&#8217;s decision. They have praised\u2063 his dedication to Republican values and his belief in the importance \u2063of unity \u200dwithin the party. The two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-debate-six-of-the-eight-candidates-raise-hands-to-support-trump-if-convicted\/\" title=\"Six out of eight Republican candidates pledge support for Trump if convicted.\">remaining \u2063candidates<\/a> have expressed their commitment \u2062to continue the race while keeping Hern&#8217;s withdrawal in mind.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200bthe \u200dRepublican \u2063Party navigates its way through the complex task of selecting the next House Speaker, it is evident that unity will be a \u2063key factor in determining the path forward. Rep. Kevin Hern&#8217;s unexpected withdrawal from the race\u2063 serves \u2062as a reminder \u2062that political ambition must be balanced with a collective commitment to\u2063 the greater good. Only by uniting and\u2063 focusing on\u200b core principles can Republicans hope to make a\u2062 lasting impact in the \u200dHouse of Representatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rumored House Speaker contender Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK) urged Republican unity and withdrew from the race. Hern, previously mentioned alongside Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), stated his thoughtful consideration for stepping aside.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":93,"featured_media":2059264,"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":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2059263","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"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\/2059263","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\/93"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2059263"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2059263\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2059264"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2059263"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2059263"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2059263"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}