{"id":2072777,"date":"2023-10-19T08:46:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T12:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jim-jordan-weighs-alternative-to-withdrawing-from-house-speaker-race\/"},"modified":"2023-10-19T08:47:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T12:47:33","slug":"jim-jordan-weighs-alternative-to-withdrawing-from-house-speaker-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jim-jordan-weighs-alternative-to-withdrawing-from-house-speaker-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Jim Jordan considers alternative to dropping out of House speaker race."},"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%2Fjim-jordan-weighs-alternative-to-withdrawing-from-house-speaker-race%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=2072777&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>Rep. Jim Jordan Weighs Exit Strategy in House Speaker Race<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) is\u2062 considering his next move in the House \u2062speaker\u2063 race after two unsuccessful \u2064attempts and the likelihood of a third round of voting resulting in defeat. To discuss his options, the Ohio Republican met with a select group that included Speaker Pro Tempore\u2062 Patrick McHenry (R-NC), former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), and a few aides.<\/p>\n<h3>Exploring a Resolution to Broaden McHenry&#8217;s Powers<\/h3>\n<p>During the meeting, they explored the possibility of Jordan supporting a resolution\u200d that has gained popularity among his critics. \u2062This\u2063 resolution would grant \u200cMcHenry expanded powers until January,\u2063 in exchange for\u200b McHenry&#8217;s continued support of Jordan as speaker-designate.<\/p>\n<p>The plan involves utilizing Jordan&#8217;s position as speaker-designate to integrate him into the leadership fold over the next few \u2062months. \u200dThis would be done through \u200cvarious events, fundraisers, and other activities to assess his capabilities for \u200cthe role.<\/p>\n<p>If Jordan remains speaker-designate until January, this plan would pave \u200cthe way for a third speaker vote. It would also allow Jordan \u2064to avoid conceding defeat and withdrawing as \u200cthe Republicans&#8217; internal nominee, which would leave the House GOP \u2064leaderless for an extended period.<\/p>\n<h3>Challenges and \u200bPotential Democratic\u2063 Support<\/h3>\n<p>Winning over Jordan&#8217;s staunchest supporters, particularly \u200dthose in the House Freedom Caucus, who oppose expanding McHenry&#8217;s \u2063powers, would be a significant challenge. Additionally, if more than four Republicans oppose the McHenry plan, Democratic Party support would be required due to \u2063the GOP&#8217;s slim majority.<\/p>\n<p>While Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) has shown openness to the idea, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has not confirmed whether he and his caucus\u2063 would support such a measure.<\/p>\n<p>Internal Opposition and Urgency to Move Legislation<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), a vocal member of the Freedom Caucus, expressed opposition to the McHenry plan on social \u200cmedia, hinting at the \u200dpotential internal \u2062resistance \u2063it may face.<\/p>\n<p>However, more \u200bof\u2062 Jordan&#8217;s opponents are warming up to the idea of empowering McHenry. They argue that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-conservatives-sound-the-alarm-chuck-schumer-trying-to-inject-weak-china-bill-laced-with-critical-race-theory-into-defense-bill\/\" title=\"Exclusive \u2014 Conservatives Sound the Alarm: Chuck Schumer Trying to Inject Weak China Bill Laced with Critical Race Theory into Defense Bill\">looming government shutdown<\/a> and the ongoing conflict in \u2064Israel necessitate urgent legislative\u200d action.<\/p>\n<h3>Jordan&#8217;s \u200cOptions and the McHenry Option<\/h3>\n<p>As of Thursday morning,\u200b Jordan&#8217;s options are to either stay in the race and risk a more devastating loss than before or withdraw as the\u200c internal nominee. While Jordan&#8217;s office maintains his intention to proceed with another round of voting, the possibility of pursuing the McHenry option remains on the table.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to\u200d read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200cWhat factors will Rep. Jim Jordan consider when deciding whether or not to support the resolution to broaden McHenry&#8217;s powers<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Litical capital and influence to push for a resolution that would broaden McHenry&#8217;s powers as \u2062Speaker Pro Tempore until January. This would allow McHenry to assume more of the responsibilities\u200d and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jim-jordan-weighs-alternative-to-withdrawing-from-house-speaker-race\/\" title=\"Jim Jordan considers alternative to dropping out of House speaker race.\">duties\u200d typically held<\/a>\u2064 by the Speaker of the House. In return for this expanded \u2064role, McHenry would pledge his \u200congoing support for Jordan as the speaker-designate.<\/p>\n<h3>Evaluating the Pros\u2062 and Cons<\/h3>\n<p>There are several pros and cons \u2064to consider with this proposed resolution. On one\u200d hand, by granting McHenry more authority, it may assist in unifying\u200d the Republican Party and\u200b bridging the divide between\u2062 various factions within the House. McHenry, known for his pragmatic approach and ability to work with colleagues on\u2064 both sides of the aisle,\u2063 could bring a level of \u200dstability and consensus-building \u2062to the position.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, by allowing McHenry to serve as a bridge between more moderate and \u200bconservative members of the Republican Party, it may pave the way for future cooperation\u2063 and collaboration within\u200c the party. This could be crucial in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-has-big-plans-for-a-railroad-thats-not-humanly-possible-this-might-be-joes-craziest-idea-yet\/\" title=\"Biden's Unrealistic Railroad Plans: Joe's Wildest Idea\">addressing pressing issues<\/a> like \u200dinfrastructure, tax reform, and immigration.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, there \u200bare concerns\u2062 that this\u2064 resolution could \u200bbe seen\u2064 as a power grab by Jordan. Critics may argue\u2063 that this move is an attempt to retain control and\u2063 influence within the party, even if it means compromising on\u2062 the \u200bofficial title of House Speaker. Additionally, some \u200bmay question \u200dMcHenry&#8217;s ability to handle\u2064 the heightened responsibilities that come with the expanded \u2064powers, and whether he is the right person for \u200dthis role.<\/p>\n<h3>Factors Influencing Jordan&#8217;s Decision<\/h3>\n<p>Several factors may influence\u200b Jordan&#8217;s decision regarding his potential support for this resolution. Firstly, he will likely consider\u200b the level of support he has within\u200b his own party. If Jordan believes that he does not have enough backing to secure the \u200cspeakership himself, he\u200c may see \u200dthis resolution as a feasible compromise.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, he will likely\u2064 weigh the potential benefits and drawbacks \u200bof having McHenry assume a more\u2062 prominent role. Jordan may view the potential for party unity\u200c and cooperation as valuable enough to support this resolution, despite any criticisms or reservations.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Jordan will consider\u2064 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/budweiser-maker-promises-free-beer-if-70-of-u-s-adults-vaccinated-by-july-4\/\" title=\"Budweiser Maker Promises Free Beer If 70% Of U.S. Adults Vaccinated By July 4\">long-term implications<\/a> of this decision. How will it\u200c affect his standing within the party? Will this compromise enhance or hinder his chances of future leadership positions? These are \u2062important considerations that will undoubtedly play \u200ca role in Jordan&#8217;s decision-making process.<\/p>\n<h3>The Road Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>As Rep. Jim Jordan weighs his exit strategy in the House Speaker race, it is clear that he is \u200bexploring all possible options. The proposed resolution to broaden \u2062Patrick\u200d McHenry&#8217;s powers is\u2062 one option that has gained traction, but its implementation and success \u200care far from certain. Jordan&#8217;s decision will ultimately have significant consequences for his own political future, the Republican Party, and the dynamics within the House\u2062 of Representatives. Only time will tell\u2064 what path he chooses to pursue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) is considering leaving the House speaker race due to two unsuccessful attempts and the certainty of a third round defeat. On Wednesday, he met with a small group, including Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry (R-NC), to discuss his options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2072778,"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":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2072777","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"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\/2072777","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=2072777"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2072777\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2072778"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2072777"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2072777"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2072777"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}