{"id":2066737,"date":"2023-10-13T18:24:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T22:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-selects-speaker-nominee-after-secret-ballot\/"},"modified":"2023-10-13T18:25:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T22:25:42","slug":"gop-selects-speaker-nominee-after-secret-ballot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-selects-speaker-nominee-after-secret-ballot\/","title":{"rendered":"GOP chooses Speaker nominee in secret ballot."},"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%2Fgop-selects-speaker-nominee-after-secret-ballot%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=2066737&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>Jim Jordan Wins \u200bGOP Nomination for\u2064 Speaker of the \u2063House<\/h2>\n<p>House Judiciary \u200cCommittee Chairman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/jim-jordan-loses-speaker-nomination-closely-contested-vote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jim Jordan<\/a> emerged\u2062 victorious \u200din the\u200b race for \u2064Speaker of the\u2062 House of\u2062 Representatives on Friday. His primary competitor, Majority Leader\u2063 Steve Scalise, \u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/scalise-not-votes-speaker-trump-favorite-expected-re-enter-racescalise-not-votes-speaker-trump-favorite-expected-re-enter-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">withdrew from the race<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-view-host-meltdown-jim-jordan-house-speaker-terrorized\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan<\/a>,\u200d who has represented Ohio\u2019s\u2062 4th Congressional District since\u200b 2007, secured the \u200dnomination with a secret ballot victory \u200bof <a href=\"1712923994876170708\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">124 to 81<\/a>. Republican Rep. \u200cAustin \u2064Scott of Georgia also entered \u2062the\u2064 race, but received a \u200dsmaller portion\u2062 of the votes.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Congratulations Speaker-designate <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Jim_Jordan?\">@Jim_Jordan<\/a>! \u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xAF8LMhJn3\">pic.twitter.com\/xAF8LMhJn3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rep. Elise Stefanik \u200c(@RepStefanik) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepStefanik\/status\/1712922100422312356?\">October 13,\u200b 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Scalise, who was nominated by the conference on Wednesday, unexpectedly withdrew\u2063 from the\u2064 race on \u200bThursday due to a lack of support from a\u2063 minority of members who objected to \u200chis candidacy.<\/p>\n<p>The House Republican Conference, holding \u200ba narrow majority of four seats,\u2064 will need\u2064 nearly\u200d unanimous support for Jordan\u200b in order for \u2062him to be \u2062elected as the speaker.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan \u2064has\u200d not yet responded to \u2062requests for comment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimer\">\n<p><em>All content created\u200d by the Daily Caller News \u200bFoundation, an independent \u2063and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/typos-involving-one-small-letter-have-been-exposing-russian-ally-to-highly-sensitive-us-military-information\/\" title=\"Typos expose Russian ally to sensitive US military info.\">nonpartisan\u200c newswire \u200dservice<\/a>, is available without charge to\u200b any\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/experts-warn-it-could-take-decades-to-refill-strategic-reserve-drained-by-biden\/\" title=\"Experts caution that it may take several decades to replenish the strategic reserve, which has been depleted under President Biden's administration.\">legitimate news \u200dpublisher<\/a> that can provide a large audience. All republished\u200b articles must include\u200d our logo, our reporter\u2019s \u200dbyline and their DCNF affiliation.\u2063 For any questions\u200c about our guidelines or partnering with us, \u200dplease contact <a href=\"mailto:licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org\">licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The\u200c post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/jim-jordan-wins-gop-nomination-speaker-house\/\">GOP Selects Speaker\u2063 Nominee After Secret Ballot<\/a> \u200c appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western\u200c Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u2064 did Jim Jordan emerge \u200cas\u200d the GOP nominee for Speaker of the House?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063&#8221;_blank&#8221; \u2062rel=&#8221;noopener&#8221;>Meltdown:<\/a> The intense \u200drace for the Speaker of the House has come to \u200dan end, with Jim \u2064Jordan emerging as the GOP nominee for the prestigious position. This victory for Jordan marks a significant moment in \u200bhis political\u200c career and \u2063establishes him as a \u200dprominent figure within the\u200d Republican \u2062Party.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 race for Speaker\u200d of the House was closely contested,\u200c with Jordan facing off against Majority Leader Steve Scalise. Both candidates were veterans within the GOP and possessed considerable \u200csupport from\u2062 their respective factions.\u200b However, in a surprising\u200c turn of\u200d events, Scalise withdrew from\u2062 the race, paving the way\u200d for Jordan&#8217;s triumph.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his political career, Jordan has built a reputation for his\u2062 unwavering conservative principles and staunch defense \u200dof the Constitution. As the \u2062House \u200dJudiciary Committee Chairman, \u200dhe has demonstrated a commitment to fighting for justice and upholding the values that the Republican Party \u200cholds dear. His victory as the GOP nominee for Speaker of\u200b the House is \u200ca\u2063 testament to \u2062the\u200b trust \u2064and confidence his colleagues \u2063have in his ability to lead.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan&#8217;s leadership \u200bstyle is characterized \u2063by his dedication to conservative ideals\u2063 and his tireless pursuit of\u2064 accountability. He is known for his tough questioning during congressional hearings, challenging\u200b both witnesses and his colleagues on \u2063their views and actions. This \u200cuncompromising mindset has earned him respect and \u2062admiration among \u2063conservatives across the country.<\/p>\n<p>As the GOP \u2063nominee for Speaker of \u200bthe House, Jordan now\u200b faces\u200d the daunting task of navigating\u2062 the complexities of the position. The Speaker holds a critical \u2063role in shaping the legislative agenda and steering \u200dthe direction of \u2064the House. It <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-selects-speaker-nominee-after-secret-ballot\/\" title=\"GOP chooses Speaker nominee in secret ballot.\">requires skillful negotiation<\/a>, strategic\u2064 decision-making, and an ability\u200b to\u200d bridge the divide between various factions within the party.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan&#8217;s victory has garnered attention from both critics and supporters alike. While his conservative principles have gained him a \u2062loyal\u200d base, some have expressed concerns about his confrontational style and \u2063whether \u2064it will hinder his ability to build bipartisan\u200c relationships. Nevertheless, his colleagues have shown faith in\u2062 his leadership abilities and\u2064 believe that he is \u200bthe right person to champion\u2064 their \u200cparty&#8217;s values.<\/p>\n<p>In the coming months, \u2062Jordan will \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/small-business-group-says-biden-vaccine-mandate-will-make-life-harder-for-entrepreneurs\/\" title=\"Small Business Group Says Biden Vaccine Mandate Will Make Life Harder For Entrepreneurs\">face numerous challenges<\/a> in\u2062 his quest\u200d to become the Speaker\u200d of the \u200bHouse. As the GOP \u200bnominee, he will need to rally support from within his party while also reaching across the aisle to \u200dbuild\u200b consensus. The Speaker serves as a national figurehead, representing the entire House of Representatives, and it will be crucial for Jordan to exhibit statesmanship and a commitment\u2063 to\u200b bipartisanship when appropriate.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c race for Speaker of the \u200bHouse\u200c has undoubtedly been\u200c a gripping and \u2063closely followed \u200bevent. Jordan&#8217;s victory marks an important milestone, not just for him personally\u2063 but\u2063 for \u200dthe GOP as a\u200c whole. His commitment\u2062 to conservatism and his unyielding dedication to his principles \u2062have propelled him \u200dto this position, and it is \u200dnow his\u2062 responsibility to prove that he\u2062 is deserving of\u2063 the trust and support placed in him.<\/p>\n<p>As the \u200dnewly minted GOP nominee for Speaker of\u200d the House, \u2062Jim Jordan stands on \u200dthe precipice of a new chapter in\u2062 his political career. With an\u200d extensive \u200dlist of accomplishments and \u200ba fervent following, he has already made his mark\u200b on the Republican\u200d Party. The upcoming months will determine whether he \u2063can transcend his ideological foundations and do justice to \u2064the esteemed position he now \u200daspires to hold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan emerged as the Speaker of the House nominee after Majority Leader Steve Scalise withdrew from the race. Jordan, serving Ohio&#8217;s 4th Congressional District since 2007, secured the nomination through a secret ballot among conference members.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2073,"featured_media":2066738,"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-2066737","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\/2066737","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\/2073"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2066737"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2066737\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2066738"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2066737"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2066737"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2066737"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}