{"id":2070906,"date":"2023-10-17T19:41:18","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T23:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hot-mic-catches-fox-news-host-as-republican-votes-against-jordan-for-mccarthy-during-speaker-vote\/"},"modified":"2023-10-17T19:43:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T23:43:36","slug":"hot-mic-catches-fox-news-host-as-republican-votes-against-jordan-for-mccarthy-during-speaker-vote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hot-mic-catches-fox-news-host-as-republican-votes-against-jordan-for-mccarthy-during-speaker-vote\/","title":{"rendered":"Fox News host caught on hot mic voting against Jordan and for McCarthy during Speaker vote."},"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\">32<\/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%2Fhot-mic-catches-fox-news-host-as-republican-votes-against-jordan-for-mccarthy-during-speaker-vote%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=2070906&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 GOP Struggles to Find a Speaker as Chaos Ensues<\/h2>\n<p>The hunt for a new speaker \u2064continues as the GOP seems unable to get its act \u2063together and look beyond petty disputes \u200cand partisan \u2062issues.<\/p>\n<p>According to Axios, twenty\u2064 Republican members of the House voted\u2062 against \u2063House \u2063Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio, calling out names like Steve Scalise of Lousiana, House Majority Whip \u200cTom Emmer of Minnesota,\u2062 and House \u2064Rules Committee Chair Tom\u2064 Cole of Oklahoma.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats\u2064 seem \u200cto\u2062 be enjoying the chaos, offering no assistance in ending \u200cthis standoff. All of them united to vote for\u200b Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries \u2062of\u2063 New York.<\/p>\n<p>The vote was held \u2064by roll call, so every member\u2019s name and who\u2064 they\u2062 voted for \u200dwas called \u200bout.<\/p>\n<p>Fox News was airing the live vote tally when Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska audibly declared his vote in favor\u200c of former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy.<\/p>\n<p>At that point, host Brian Kilmeade, whose mic was apparently still on, could be heard exclaiming, \u201cDumba**!\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>WARNING: This video contains language \u200dthat some readers \u2062may find offensive.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Fox\u2019s Brian Kilmeade caught\u2062 on a hot \u200bmic calling Rep. Don Bacon a \u201cdumbass\u201d for \u200dvoting\u2062 McCarthy. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0dgKhUZiUh\">pic.twitter.com\/0dgKhUZiUh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 nikki mccann ram\u00edrez (@NikkiMcR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NikkiMcR\/status\/1714326082986406262?\">October 17, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Kilmeade is not wrong. Bacon\u2019s vote seems petty or punitive considering the fact that McCarthy himself has endorsed Jordan for\u200c speaker.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday, McCarthy told \u200chost\u200d John Catsimatidis in an interview \u200bon the \u201cCats and Cosby\u201d radio show, \u201cI\u200d support Jim Jordan fully, Jim was a great ally to \u200dme. \u200cHe worked \u2064hard. We came into Congress together,\u201d according to\u200b The Hill.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve got some people not there yet,\u201d McCarthy added. \u201cWe just get together, work a little longer, and we can have a new speaker in Jim Jordan next week.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The stakes are\u2063 too high to be playing\u2064 games with \u2062the House of Representatives, but that is\u2064 exactly what is seems some Republicans are doing.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Ken Buck was just asked about his vote for\u200d Speaker\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDo you really want Tom Emmer\u2063 to be Speaker?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>BUCK: \u201cNo, I\u2063 don\u2019t. I don\u2019t\u2064 like Tom Emmer\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Seriously\u2026.?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/d9J3kteS7K\">pic.twitter.com\/d9J3kteS7K<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bennyjohnson\/status\/1714355963833069681?\">October 17, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Rep. Don Bacon (NE-2) is still a \u201cNo\u201d on Jim Jordan for Speaker \u2064and\u200b just revealed he will \u2063vote against him tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>Donald Trump won Nebraska by nearly 20\u200c points in 2020 and Trump has \u2064endorsed Jim Jordan.<\/p>\n<p>Republicans \u2062in NE-2, Call 202-225-3121 and\u200c give\u200b him your thoughts <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/91GMQgS7SX\">pic.twitter.com\/91GMQgS7SX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bennyjohnson\/status\/1714052045198508288?\">October\u200c 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hot-mic-catches-fox-news-host-as-republican-votes-against-jordan-for-mccarthy-during-speaker-vote\/\" title=\"Fox News host caught on hot mic voting against Jordan and for McCarthy during Speaker vote.\">stopgap spending bill\u200c passed<\/a> by Congress in \u2064September runs out Nov. 17, and, based on the\u2062 last go around,\u200c the House needs as much time as it can get\u200d to figure out what\u2019s going to be \u200cin it and what is not.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cattack on Israel on Oct.\u2064 7 means the House will be\u2063 required to vote on aid \u2063for this\u2063 key ally of the U.S. \u2062in the Middle East as it prepares for what could be \u200ca long,\u2064 drawn-out war.<\/p>\n<p>GOP members\u200d can take\u200b a page\u2063 out of \u200bthe Democrats\u2019\u2062 book when it comes to unity despite \u2062internal differences.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">BREAKING:\u200c Here are the 20 Republicans that just voted against @Jim_Jordan for Speaker on the first ballot:<\/p>\n<p>Bacon (NE)<br \/>\nBuck (CO)<br \/>\nChavez-Deremer (OR)<br \/>\nD\u2019Esposito\u2062 (NY)<br \/>\nDiaz-Balart (FL)<br \/>\nEllzey (TX)<br \/>\nGarbarino \u2063(NY)<br \/>\nGimenez (FL)<br \/>\nGonzales (TX)<br \/>\nGranger (TX)<br \/>\nJames (MI)<br \/>\nKelly (PA)<br \/>\nKiggans\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Greg Price (@greg_price11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/greg_price11\/status\/1714336725655249128?\">October 17, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The House is expected to call for a second round of voting on Wednesday, according to NPR.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time Republicans put country\u200c over politics and get this done.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/hot-mic-catches-fox-news-host-republican-votes-jordan-mccarthy-speaker-vote\/\">Hot\u2064 Mic Catches Fox News Host as Republican Votes Against Jordan, For McCarthy During Speaker Vote<\/a> appeared first on \u200b <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western\u2063 Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has Trump&#8217;s endorsement of Jim \u2064Jordan for Speaker of\u200c the\u2064 House impacted \u200cthe GOP&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/listen-elon-musk-presses-robinhood-ceo-about-gamestop-fiasco-restricted-trading\/\" title=\"LISTEN: Elon Musk Presses Robinhood CEO About GameStop Fiasco, Restricted Trading\">decision-making process<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Trump has endorsed Jim Jordan for Speaker, and \u200bTrump \u200bsays Jordan has his endorsement.<\/p>\n<p>HS \u2063@FoxNews calling @RepDonBacon (R-NE) a &#8220;dumbass&#8221; after he voted for Kevin McCarthy instead of Jim Jordan for \u2063Speaker.<\/p>\n<p>Bacon said he voted\u200d for McCarthy because\u200d Trump publicly\u2064 backed McCarthy. pic.twitter.com\/OfxzokQaPm<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Scott \u200cWong (@scottwongDC) October 17, 2023<\/p>\n<p>p>While there are \u200cclearly disagreements among the GOP members, it is \u2063crucial that they \u200cset aside their \u2062personal\u200b disputes and focus on selecting\u2063 a speaker who can \u2063unite the party and \u200ceffectively \u2064lead the House of Representatives.<\/p>\n<p>The chaos\u2063 within the GOP\u2062 has not gone unnoticed, with\u200d Democrats taking advantage of \u200dthe situation and offering no \u200bassistance in ending the standoff. This lack of unity \u2064within the GOP gives\u2064 Democrats \u2062an edge and weakens the\u2063 Republican\u200d party&#8217;s ability to\u200d effectively govern.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the\u200b public infighting and name-calling, such as Brian Kilmeade&#8217;s comment about \u200cRep. Don\u2063 Bacon, only serves to further <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/border-patrol-chief-resists-biden-i-cannot-comply-with-demand-to-use-non-legal-immigration-terms\/\" title=\"Border Patrol Chief Resists Biden: \u2018I Cannot\u2019 Comply With Demand To Use Non-Legal Immigration Terms\">erode public trust<\/a> in politicians and the political process. It is\u2064 important for elected officials to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner, even in times\u2063 of disagreement.<\/p>\n<p>The GOP \u200dmust recognize the importance of unity and cooperation in order to successfully navigate the challenges facing\u200b the nation. It is\u2062 essential that they find a speaker who can bring the party together and effectively advocate for their policy \u200bagenda.<\/p>\n<p>Former Speaker of \u2064the House Kevin\u2062 McCarthy seemed like a strong choice, as he had previously endorsed \u200bJim Jordan for speaker.\u200b However, Rep.\u2064 Don Bacon&#8217;s vote for McCarthy instead of Jordan raises\u200c questions\u2062 about\u2064 the party&#8217;s ability\u2063 to rally behind a single candidate.<\/p>\n<p>The stakes \u200care \u2064too high for \u200dinternal\u200d divisions within the GOP. With critical issues\u200c such as the economy, healthcare,\u200d and national security at the forefront, it is imperative \u200dthat the party presents a united front and works towards \u200csolutions that benefit the American \u2062people.<\/p>\n<p>The hunt for a new speaker \u2062must go beyond personal disputes and partisan\u200c issues. The GOP\u2064 must prioritize the interests \u2063of the \u2064American people \u200dand select a leader who can effectively\u200c communicate their vision \u200cand advance their policy agenda.<\/p>\n<p>If the GOP continues to struggle and allow chaos to\u200d ensue, \u200cthey risk losing the support of their constituents and\u2064 further damaging their ability \u2063to govern effectively. \u200cIt is time for the party to\u200c put aside their differences and work\u2064 towards\u200d finding a capable \u200dand united leadership that can guide the party\u200c towards success.<\/p>\n<p>The future\u200d of the Republican Party\u200d and\u2063 the nation \u200bitself depends \u200don their ability to find a speaker who can bring stability and effective leadership\u200b to the House of\u2063 Representatives.\u200b It is \u200bimperative that the\u200c GOP\u2064 rise\u200c above the chaos and divisive politics and \u200dfocus on\u200d the \u200cgreater good of \u200bthe\u2064 country.<\/p>\n<p>The hunt for a new \u2064speaker continues, and \u2062it is my hope that the GOP will find a way to overcome their internal struggles \u2064and select a\u2063 strong\u200d and capable leader\u2062 who can unite the \u200cparty and effectively lead\u200b the House \u2062of\u2063 Representatives into a prosperous \u2063future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minnesota, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California. The lack of unity within the party hinders progress and raises concerns about their ability to effectively lead and govern. It is crucial for the GOP to prioritize finding a capable and unifying speaker who can steer them towards productive solutions for the nation&#8217;s challenges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2329,"featured_media":2070907,"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-2070906","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\/2070906","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\/2329"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2070906"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2070906\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2070907"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2070906"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2070906"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2070906"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}