{"id":2062083,"date":"2023-10-10T14:04:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T18:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/who-are-steve-scalise-and-jim-jordan-the-candidates-for-house-speaker\/"},"modified":"2023-10-10T14:07:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T18:07:53","slug":"who-are-steve-scalise-and-jim-jordan-the-candidates-for-house-speaker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/who-are-steve-scalise-and-jim-jordan-the-candidates-for-house-speaker\/","title":{"rendered":"Who are Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, the House speaker candidates?"},"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\">22<\/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%2Fwho-are-steve-scalise-and-jim-jordan-the-candidates-for-house-speaker%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=2062083&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>The Battle\u2064 for House Speaker: Jordan vs. Scalise<\/h2>\n<p>The House of Representatives is abuzz with anticipation as it moves \u200ccloser to nominating a new speaker. After the historic ousting of Rep. Kevin McCarthy, two front-runners have emerged in \u2063the race for the chamber&#8217;s top role.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>The Candidates<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jim Jordan<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Steve Scalise<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Hoping to fill McCarthy&#8217;s shoes, the Republican conference will listen\u200c to pitches from the two\u200d declared candidates, Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Rep. Jim Jordan, on Tuesday. A secret ballot election will take place on Wednesday to determine the \u2063nominee, but the timing of the final vote on the \u2063House floor remains uncertain.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, Jordan has the upper hand in the race, garnering support from hard-line conservatives and even securing an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. With about 40 committed votes, including those from the \u2064Freedom Caucus, Jordan is making\u2064 a strong case for himself. On the other hand, Scalise has gathered around 30 committed \u2064votes.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take \u200ba closer look at the two men vying for the coveted\u2062 position of House speaker.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Jim Jordan<\/h3>\n<p>Jim Jordan \u200bhas been representing Ohio&#8217;s 4th Congressional District since 2007, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/who-are-steve-scalise-and-jim-jordan-the-candidates-for-house-speaker\/\" title=\"Who are Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, the House speaker candidates?\">consistently\u200c winning\u200d reelection bids<\/a> in the Buckeye State. He has an\u2062 impressive educational background, having attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and earning degrees from the University \u200bof Ohio and Capital University Law School. Jordan,\u2063 along with being a founding member, served\u2063 as the first chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus from 2015 \u200cto 2017.<\/p>\n<p>As a prominent figure in the Republican \u2062conference, Jordan currently holds the positions of chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and Subcommittee on\u200d the Weaponization of the Federal Government. He is also the longest-serving member of the Freedom \u2062Caucus.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan wasted no time in announcing his bid for speaker following McCarthy&#8217;s removal. He has been actively involved in investigations into alleged wrongdoing by the Biden administration, particularly regarding Hunter Biden&#8217;s involvement with \u200bBurisma. However, Jordan has faced criticism from Democrats for\u2063 his unwavering support of Trump and his refusal to denounce voter fraud claims.<\/p>\n<p>Financially, Jordan has \u200braised about $2.9 million this cycle and has $7.9 million on hand.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Steve \u2064Scalise<\/h3>\n<p>Steve Scalise has represented Louisiana&#8217;s 1st Congressional District since 2008. He\u200d studied computer science at Louisiana State University and has \u2064been married for nearly 20 years\u200d with two children.<\/p>\n<p>Scalise has held significant leadership positions in the House, serving as the House majority whip from 2014\u2063 to 2018 and as House minority whip from\u2063 2019 to 2022. In\u200c 2023, he was elected House majority leader, making him the\u2064 second-highest-ranking House Republican under the speaker.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from his \u200cleadership roles, Scalise is\u200b actively involved in various caucuses, including the House Republican Israel Caucus, Republican\u2064 Study\u200b Committee, and Pro-Life Caucus.<\/p>\n<p>Although currently trailing behind \u2064Jordan in committed votes, Scalise has garnered support from influential figures within the Republican party, such as Majority\u200c Whip Tom \u200cEmmer\u2063 and\u200b House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers. Scalise has also faced health challenges, having been \u200bdiagnosed with multiple myeloma, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-majority-leader-steve-scalise-announces-cancer-diagnosis\/\" title=\"Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader, reveals cancer diagnosis.\">treatable blood cancer<\/a>, and surviving a\u200d shooting incident during\u2062 a Congressional Baseball Game practice in 2017.<\/p>\n<p>According to financial filings,\u200b Scalise has raised $5.6 million \u200cthis cycle and\u2063 has over $6 million in cash on hand.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The battle for House speaker is heating up, with Jordan and Scalise vying for the support\u200c of their fellow House\u2063 members. As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-congress-members-call-for-former-pres-donald-trump-to-become-speaker-of-the-house-following-mccarthys-ouster\/\" title=\"GOP Congress Members Push for Trump as Speaker of the House After McCarthy's Removal\">nomination process unfolds<\/a>,\u200b all eyes are on the House floor, waiting to see who will emerge as the next speaker.<\/p>\n<p><em>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">here<\/a> to read more from \u200bThe Washington Examiner.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What role has Steve Scalise played in rallying \u2062support for Republican legislative initiatives?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Lvement with Ukrainian energy company\u2063 Burisma. Jordan has \u200cpositioned himself as \u2062a staunch defender of conservative principles, \u2063emphasizing the need for limited government, fiscal responsibility,\u200d and border security.<\/p>\n<p>Steve Scalise, on the other hand, brings a different set of\u200c qualifications and \u2063experiences to the table.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Steve Scalise<\/h3>\n<p>Steve Scalise, a representative from\u200d Louisiana&#8217;s 1st Congressional\u200c District, has been serving in the House since 2008. \u200cHe rose to prominence during his time as the chairman of the Republican Study Committee, a conservative caucus, from 2012 to \u20622014, before assuming his current role as the Republican Majority Whip in 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Scalise is known \u200cfor his \u200bstrong \u2063fundraising abilities and extensive network within the Republican Party. He has been an advocate for lower taxes, deregulation,\u200b and a robust national defense. Scalise survived a near-fatal\u200c shooting in 2017 during a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-split-on-jan-6-commission-as-mccarthy-announces-opposition\/\" title=\"Republicans Split On Jan. 6 Commission As McCarthy Announces Opposition\">congressional baseball practice<\/a>, which \u200cfurther solidified his stature within the party and garnered him widespread support.<\/p>\n<p>As Majority Whip, Scalise has played a key role in rallying support for Republican\u2063 legislative initiatives and maintaining party discipline. He has been lauded for \u200dhis ability \u200bto bridge gaps within the party and build consensus among his colleagues. Scalise&#8217;s amiable personality and adeptness at building relationships \u2063have helped him gain \u200bthe support of more moderate\u200b Republicans.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Both Jordan and\u200b Scalise have strong\u2063 credentials \u200cand loyal support within their respective factions of the Republican Party. The battle for House speaker brings to the forefront the ideological divide among conservatives and the quest to balance the desires of the Republican base with the need to maintain a united front against the Democratic-controlled House.<\/p>\n<p>While Jordan appeals to the more \u200bhard-line conservative \u200dwing, Scalise has a broader appeal, thanks to his ability to connect\u200c with both conservatives and\u200c moderates. This broader appeal could prove\u2064 decisive in securing the speaker position,\u200d as \u2064the \u2063next \u2063leader will need \u200cthe support of the entire Republican \u2064conference to effectively navigate the political landscape \u2063and confront\u200d the Biden administration.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the \u2063outcome, the race for House speaker demonstrates the dynamic nature of American politics and the never-ending quest \u200dfor leadership. It also\u200d serves\u200b as a reminder that\u200b unity within a\u200c party is crucial for advancing legislative agendas \u200band achieving political goals.\u2062 The result of \u2062the election will not only shape the House of Representatives&#8217; agenda but also have far-reaching consequences for the Republican Party and \u200dits ability to regroup \u2063and regain power in future elections.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2064 the House prepares\u2064 for the election, all eyes are on Jordan and \u2063Scalise, who must now make their cases\u200c to their fellow representatives and \u2063convince them of their ability to \u2064lead\u200b with strength, \u200bvision, and unwavering commitment to conservative \u200bprinciples. Only time will tell who will emerge\u200d victorious in this consequential battle for \u200cthe speaker&#8217;s\u2062 gavel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The House of Representatives aims to nominate a speaker this week. Two contenders have emerged to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), who was removed as speaker in a historic vote. The Republican conference will listen to pitches from the two declared candidates, Majority Leader, in the race for the chamber&#8217;s top role.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2062084,"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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2062083","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"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\/2062083","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\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2062083"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2062083\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2062084"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2062083"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2062083"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2062083"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}