{"id":2074586,"date":"2023-10-20T19:24:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T23:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/6-republicans-throw-their-hat-in-for-speaker-after-jordan-fails-to-secure-nomination\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T19:26:03","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T23:26:03","slug":"6-republicans-throw-their-hat-in-for-speaker-after-jordan-fails-to-secure-nomination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/6-republicans-throw-their-hat-in-for-speaker-after-jordan-fails-to-secure-nomination\/","title":{"rendered":"6 GOP Candidates Vie for Speaker After Jordan Fails to Secure Nomination"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/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%2F6-republicans-throw-their-hat-in-for-speaker-after-jordan-fails-to-secure-nomination%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=2074586&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>Republicans Scramble for Speaker Position After Jordan&#8217;s Defeat<\/h2>\n<p>In the midst of the chaotic Republican-controlled House of Representatives, it \u2064has been\u2063 confirmed that Rep. Jim Jordan will not \u200bbe the next\u2064 speaker of \u200cthe House.<\/p>\n<p>However, the race for the next speaker is wide open,\u200d with at least five Republicans officially running and three others considering it, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/politics\/live-news\/house-speaker-vote-10-20-23#h_f1be0c79f50942d8525e6a76763d6c56\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The current official candidates are \u200dJack\u200b Bergman of \u200dMichigan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/byron-donalds-takes-shot-host-view-dares-panel-invite-guest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Byron Donalds<\/a> of Florida, Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota, Kevin Hern of\u200d Oklahoma, and Austin Scott of\u2064 Georgia, with\u200b Texas Rep. Pete Sessions joining the race as well.<\/p>\n<p>Other potential candidates include Jodey Arrington of Texas, Mark Green of Tennessee, and Mike Johnson of Louisiana.<\/p>\n<p>The House GOP Conference will hold a meeting on Monday \u200dto allow\u200d each candidate to address \u2064Republican House members,\u2062 followed by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-infrastructure-plan-a-boon-for-unions\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s Infrastructure Plan a Boon for Unions\">secret ballot election<\/a> on Tuesday to narrow down the list of candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has endorsed Tom Emmer, stating\u200d that he is the right person for the job and can unite the\u200c conference.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the endorsement, it remains uncertain whether McCarthy&#8217;s support will help or hinder Emmer&#8217;s chances.<\/p>\n<p>Jim Jordan, who lost three floor votes and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cheney-says-she-wont-step-down-after-state-party-censures-her-calls-for-resignation\/\" title=\"Cheney Says She Won\u2019t Step Down After State Party Censures Her, Calls For Resignation\">secret ballot vote<\/a>, expressed his gratitude to \u2063conference members and\u200c stated that it had been an honor to be\u200b their speaker designee.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063race for the next\u200b speaker of \u2062the House is far from over, with\u2064 the possibility of more candidates entering the race \u2062before the filing\u2062 deadline on \u200dSunday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"author_subscription_pitch\">\n<h3>A Note from\u2064 Our Founder:<\/h3>\n<p><b>Silicon Valley and the Big Tech \u200ctyrants \u2064have done everything \u2063they\u200c can to put The \u200bWestern Journal out of business. Our<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/join-monthly\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"> <b>faithful subscribers<\/b><\/a><b>  have \u2063kept us going.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>If you\u2019ve never \u2064chosen to subscribe, let me be honest:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/join-monthly\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"> <b>We need your \u200bhelp today<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>I also\u200b want to send you an autographed \u2062copy of \u201cCounterpunch,\u201d which will give you a plan to fight back for our beloved country.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/join-monthly\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>Subscribe right now<\/b><\/a><b>  \u2013 The Western Journal stands for truth \u200cin\u2062 this difficult time.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Please \u200bstand with\u200b us by subscribing today.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Floyd G. Brown<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Founder of \u2063The Western Journal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post \u200b <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/6-republicans-throw-hat-speaker-jordan-fails-secure-nomination\/\">6 Republicans Throw \u2063Their Hat\u200b in for Speaker After Jordan Fails to Secure Nomination<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The \u2063Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200bHow does the addition of Pete Sessions to the race impact the competition \u200cfor the speaker \u200bposition?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The position. McCarthy believes that Emmer has \u200dthe necessary leadership qualities and experience to\u200d effectively lead the Republican Party in the House.<\/p>\n<p>The race for the \u200bspeaker position comes at \u200ba crucial time for the Republican Party. With Democrats holding a slim majority in \u200cthe \u2064House, it is essential \u200dfor \u200dRepublicans to elect a strong and capable \u200dleader who \u2064can effectively advocate for conservative values and policies.<\/p>\n<p>Each \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/6-republicans-throw-their-hat-in-for-speaker-after-jordan-fails-to-secure-nomination\/\" title=\"6 GOP Candidates Vie for Speaker After Jordan Fails to Secure Nomination\">candidate brings unique strengths<\/a> and qualifications\u2064 to the table. \u2063Jack Bergman, a retired Marine Corps general, is \u2063known for\u2062 his \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conservatives-should-leave-an-open-door-when-creating-new-industries\/\" title=\"Conservatives Should Leave An Open Door When Creating New Industries\">strong conservative values<\/a> and commitment to\u200c national security. Byron Donalds, \u200da rising star in the Republican Party, has garnered attention for his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/check-on-your-grandparents-theres-a-killer-on-the-loose-james-woods-crushes-cuomo-for-saying-hell-treat-gun-violence-like-he-did-covid\/\" title=\"\u2018Check On Your Grandparents. There\u2019s A Killer On the Loose\u2019: James Woods Crushes Cuomo For Saying He\u2019ll Treat Gun Violence Like He Did COVID\">outspoken conservative views<\/a> and \u200dability to connect with voters. Tom Emmer, as Majority Whip, has experience in whipping \u200cvotes and rallying support within the party.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin Hern, a successful \u2064businessman, \u2064offers a fresh perspective and an understanding of economic issues. Austin Scott, \u2064a four-term congressman, has long been a trusted member of the Republican\u200c Party and has a record of advocating for conservative principles.<\/p>\n<p>The addition of Pete Sessions to the race adds another layer of competition. Sessions, a former congressman,\u200d has experience \u200bas chairman of the House Rules Committee and has previously run for \u200dspeaker \u2062in 2018. His \u200dentry further intensifies the race and provides Republicans with another option to consider.<\/p>\n<p>The potential candidates, Jodey Arrington, Mark Green, and\u2063 Mike Johnson, should not be overlooked. Each brings their own set of qualifications and experiences that may resonate with Republican House members.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the decision of who will become the next speaker will be determined \u200cthrough a democratic \u2064process within \u2064the House GOP Conference. Each candidate will have the opportunity to present their vision and leadership plans to their fellow Republican colleagues. The \u200dmembers will \u200cthen cast their votes in a secret ballot election, reflecting the will of the Republican Party.<\/p>\n<p>While Rep. Jim Jordan&#8217;s defeat may \u2063have created uncertainty, it has\u200c also opened up the race to a wide field of candidates who are eager to take on the challenge\u2062 of leading \u200dthe Republican\u2064 Party in the House. With so many qualified individuals \u200bvying for the\u2062 position, Republicans\u2062 have the opportunity to carefully deliberate and choose a leader who can effectively unite the party\u2064 and champion conservative\u200b values. The next speaker will play a\u200c crucial\u2064 role in shaping the future of the Republican Party and will be tasked with leading the charge in opposing the Democratic agenda and advancing a conservative agenda that\u2064 resonates with the American people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s official, Rep. Jim Jordan won&#8217;t be the next House speaker. In the chaotic Republican-controlled House, the next speaker remains uncertain. 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