{"id":2068654,"date":"2023-10-16T10:32:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T14:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-unite-against-potential-jim-jordan-speakership-extremist-extraordinaire\/"},"modified":"2023-10-16T10:33:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T14:33:25","slug":"democrats-unite-against-potential-jim-jordan-speakership-extremist-extraordinaire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-unite-against-potential-jim-jordan-speakership-extremist-extraordinaire\/","title":{"rendered":"Democrats oppose Jim Jordan as potential Speaker: &#8216;Extreme extremist&#8217;"},"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\">18<\/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%2Fdemocrats-unite-against-potential-jim-jordan-speakership-extremist-extraordinaire%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=2068654&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>Democrats Slam Rep. Jim Jordan&#8217;s Potential Speakership<\/h2>\n<p>After Rep. Jim Jordan\u200c (R-OH) was nominated for the speakership by the House Republican Conference, Democrats wasted no time in criticizing his\u200d potential election to \u2064the post.<\/p>\n<p>The swift denunciation of Jordan&#8217;s bid for House speaker \u200cis further evidence of the House Democrats&#8217; united front against the fractured House GOP.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>\u201cChairman of the Chaos Caucus\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cHouse Republicans have selected as their nominee to be the speaker of the people\u2019s House the chairman of the\u2063 chaos caucus,\u201d said Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)\u200d after Jordan&#8217;s nomination. He was referring to Jordan&#8217;s\u200c membership in the House \u200cFreedom Caucus, a hard-line group of Republican lawmakers who have become a sore spot for leadership. Jordan was once chairman of the caucus.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Jeffries \u2063went on to describe Jordan as \u201ca defender in a dangerous way of \u2063dysfunction, \u2063and an\u2064 extremist extraordinaire.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Other Democrats, including Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA) and \u200dRep.\u2064 Ted Lieu (D-CA), echoed similar sentiments \u200cabout Jordan.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Insurrectionist Against Democracy<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Every Republican who cast their vote \u2064for him is siding \u2064with an insurrectionist against our democracy,\u201d\u2063 Clark claimed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Lieu expressed concerns that\u2064 Jordan would &#8220;absolutely do\u200c everything he can to not certify a Biden victory,&#8221; referencing Jordan&#8217;s previous vote against certifying the 2020 election results.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>An Extreme MAGA Republican Insurrectionist<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Jim Jordan is an extreme\u200c MAGA Republican insurrectionist who is currently defying a \u2064lawful \u2062Congressional subpoena,&#8221; Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) posted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. &#8220;He is the House GOP\u2019s nominee\u2062 for\u200d Speaker. A Jordan speakership would \u2063be incredibly harmful for our country.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Rep. \u200bDon Beyer (D-VA) also criticized Jordan, highlighting his stance on abortion\u200b and his\u200b refusal to testify about his \u2064role in the January 6 insurrection.<\/p>\n<p>As Democrats stand united against\u200d Jordan, they are rallying behind Jeffries as \u2064their nominee for speaker, with 212 votes\u200d in support. They only \u200dneed five GOP defectors to secure the speakership.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, some centrist Republican lawmakers are open to bipartisan discussions for \u2063a speaker,\u200d as\u200b the \u200cGOP conference \u200cstruggles to find \u200ba consensus.<\/p>\n<p>It remains uncertain whether Jordan \u2062will garner the necessary 217 votes on the House floor to become speaker.\u2062 With 81 colleagues voting\u200c against him in the conference ballot,\u200c he faces an uphill battle.<\/p>\n<p>Following\u2064 the nomination, the House adjourned, \u200dand lawmakers returned home for the weekend.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What concerns do Democrats\u200c have regarding Jim Jordan&#8217;s\u200d handling of the investigation into \u200dsexual abuse allegations against Richard Strauss?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Democrats due to their conservative stances and obstructionist tactics.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan&#8217;s potential speakership has been met with disdain from Democrats\u200c who \u200bsee him as a divisive figure who would only further polarize an already contentious\u2063 Congress. They argue that Jordan&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kari-lake-enters-bid-to-run-for-arizona-senate-seat\/\" title=\"Kari Lake joins race for Arizona Senate seat.\">hard-line conservative views<\/a> and his role in the House Freedom Caucus would hinder any chance of bipartisan\u2062 cooperation and compromise.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, \u2062Democrats have criticized Jordan&#8217;s handling of the investigation into sexual abuse\u200b allegations against former \u200dOhio State University doctor Richard Strauss. Jordan, who was an assistant wrestling coach at Ohio\u2062 State during Strauss&#8217; \u2062tenure, has been accused of turning\u2064 a blind eye to the abuse. While Jordan denies any knowledge\u200b of the abuse \u200band has not been charged with \u2062any wrongdoing, \u200cDemocrats argue that \u200bhis association with the scandal raises serious doubts\u2062 about his judgement \u200cand suitability \u2064for the speakership.<\/p>\n<p>The Democrats&#8217; disapproval\u200b of Jordan becomes even\u200d more significant considering\u2063 the current political\u2063 climate. With the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-unite-against-potential-jim-jordan-speakership-extremist-extraordinaire\/\" title=\"Democrats oppose Jim Jordan as potential Speaker: 'Extreme extremist'\">country facing numerous challenges<\/a> such as the COVID-19 pandemic, economic \u200drecovery, racial injustice, and climate change, Democrats\u200b believe\u200b that a leader with a more inclusive and pragmatic approach is needed. \u200cThey fear that under Jordan&#8217;s leadership, the House \u2062would prioritize partisan fights over the needs \u200cof the American\u200d people.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Democrats point to the \u2063ongoing\u200c division within the \u200cHouse Republican\u200b Conference as further evidence \u2063that Jordan is not \u2062fit for the speakership.\u200d The fact that Jordan&#8217;s nomination was not unanimous shows that even within his \u200cown party, there are doubts \u2063about his ability\u2062 to lead effectively. Democrats argue that a\u200d speaker should be able to \u2063unify their own party before attempting to lead \u200dthe entire House of Representatives.<\/p>\n<p>It is \u2062clear that Democrats are strongly \u2062opposed to the idea of Jim Jordan becoming the next House speaker. They see him as a symbol\u2062 of the extreme and divisive politics that they \u2062believe\u2062 have hindered progress in Congress. Democrats emphasize the need for a \u200bleader who can bring both parties together to\u200b address the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/5-things-gun-owners-need-to-know-about-bidens-new-gun-control-czar\/\" title=\"5 Things Gun Owners Need To Know About Biden\u2019s New Gun Control Czar\">pressing issues facing<\/a> the\u2063 country and work towards practical solutions. Jordan&#8217;s potential speakership represents a threat to their vision\u200d of a more cooperative and productive Congress, and they will continue to \u200dvoice their concerns in the hope of \u200dswaying public opinion and avoiding his election to the position.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Jim Jordan&#8217;s nomination for speakership faced immediate criticism from Democrats, highlighting their united opposition to the divided House GOP. This denunciation further showcases the Democrats&#8217; strong stance. 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