{"id":2075002,"date":"2023-10-21T10:36:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T14:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-fitzpatrick-explains-real-reason-for-holdout-against-jim-jordan\/"},"modified":"2023-10-21T10:38:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T14:38:04","slug":"rep-fitzpatrick-explains-real-reason-for-holdout-against-jim-jordan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-fitzpatrick-explains-real-reason-for-holdout-against-jim-jordan\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitzpatrick reveals true motive behind opposition to Jim Jordan."},"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%2Frep-fitzpatrick-explains-real-reason-for-holdout-against-jim-jordan%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=2075002&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>GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania: The Holdout Against Jim Jordan<\/h2>\n<p>On the third vote, GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania stood\u2063 firm against Rep. Jim Jordan, the Republican caucus&#8217; \u2064official candidate for House speaker. Fitzpatrick&#8217;s vote, along with 24 others,\u2064 prevented Jordan from reaching the 217 votes needed to secure the position. Instead, Rep. Patrick\u200d McHenry of North Carolina assumed the role of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-fitzpatrick-explains-real-reason-for-holdout-against-jim-jordan\/\" title=\"Fitzpatrick reveals true motive behind opposition to Jim Jordan.\">acting speaker pro tempore<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Fitzpatrick&#8217;s decision to switch his vote to McHenry further diminished Jordan&#8217;s chances of becoming\u2064 speaker. This loss\u2063 of support also led to Jordan no longer being the party&#8217;s \u200bofficial nominee for the position, as at least six other Republicans are now running for the\u200d role.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about his dissenting \u2064vote, Fitzpatrick emphasized the need for a functional House going forward. He expressed his \u200cconcern that punishing bipartisanship by voting against Jordan sends a negative message to\u200b America. Fitzpatrick believes that those who voted against McCarthy, causing the current situation, \u200dshould be held accountable.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Rep. \u2063Fitzpatrick (R-PA): \u201cWe had\u200b a \u200cspeaker who put a two-party bill on the floor to avert a government shutdown &#038; he was punished for it. That \u200cis the\u200d worst message\u200b you can send to America. And every single person that voted\u200d to punish bipartisanship ought to be \u2063held accountable.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/A8QPiQntE2\">pic.twitter.com\/A8QPiQntE2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CSPAN (@cspan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cspan\/status\/1715429173743833425?\">October 20, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Fitzpatrick further explained his \u2064position, stating that \u2062the focus should be\u2063 on the Republicans and Democrats\u200b who put the House in\u2062 its current state by \u200cvoting against McCarthy. He highlighted the urgency of addressing government funding, ongoing\u2064 wars, and international conflicts. Fitzpatrick believes it \u200cis unacceptable that an entire branch of government is offline.<\/p>\n<p>While Fitzpatrick&#8217;s concerns about a functional House are valid, it is important to note that McCarthy&#8217;s \u2063support \u200dfor a &#8220;bipartisan&#8221; \u2063bill was \u200bnot\u200c truly bipartisan.\u2063 Some argue that it was a bill \u2062shaped along Democratic lines that McCarthy agreed to. Consequently, when McCarthy faced opposition from disgruntled Republicans, the Democrats \u2064did not come to his rescue.<\/p>\n<p>It seems that Fitzpatrick prefers a return to a time when the House was led by Democrats and more moderate Republicans, rather than having a conservative speaker. However, this may not \u200dbode well for the future of the House GOP and its ability to effectively govern.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/rep-fitzpatrick-explains-real-reason-holdout-jim-jordan\/\">The Western Journal<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u200bdoes Fitzpatrick believe \u2064a divided Republican Party would impact the\u200b country?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062 For unity within the Republican Party. He stated that while he has \u2063respect for Rep. Jordan, he believed\u2064 that\u200b a divided party would not be beneficial\u200b for the country. Fitzpatrick expressed his concern over\u2063 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/backlash-against-disney-grows-after-liberal-actor-in-show-with-gina-carano-made-similar-posts-still-has-job\/\" title=\"Backlash Against Disney Grows After Liberal Actor In Show With Gina Carano Made Similar Posts, Still Has Job\">current political climate<\/a> and the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-un-pick-urges-continued-u-s-presence-in-chinese-led-panels\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s UN pick urges continued U.S. presence in Chinese-led panels\">finding common ground<\/a> \u2063to address the \u200b<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 nation.<\/p>\n<p>In his statement, Fitzpatrick highlighted the need for effective leadership that can bring Republicans together and work towards meaningful \u200csolutions. He mentioned the importance \u200bof\u2062 focusing on\u2063 policy discussions and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-left-wing-and-islamic-groups-converge-on-new-york-city-for-pro-palestinian-protest\/\" title=\"Pro-Palestinian protest in NYC draws left-wing and Islamic groups during Israel War.\">finding bipartisan support<\/a> for legislation that will benefit the American people. Fitzpatrick stressed that this should be the priority rather than engaging \u200bin internal party battles.<\/p>\n<p>Fitzpatrick&#8217;s decision to side \u2063with McHenry reflects his \u2063belief that the Republican Party needs a leader who can bridge \u200bdivides and unite \u2062the party under common goals. By voting for McHenry, Fitzpatrick has shown his willingness to support a candidate who he believes will prioritize cooperation and consensus-building\u2063 over partisan politics.<\/p>\n<p>This move by Fitzpatrick has drawn both praise and\u200c criticism from within his party. Some Republicans view his decision \u2062as a \u200bbetrayal, arguing that party unity should take precedence over personal opinions. Others,\u200b however, commend Fitzpatrick for standing up for his beliefs and advocating for a more\u2063 inclusive approach to leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Fitzpatrick&#8217;s vote against Jordan has\u2064 also sparked speculation about his future \u200dwithin\u2063 the Republican Party. Some suggest that his actions could isolate him \u2064from certain factions within the party and potentially harm his \u2062chances of\u2062 re-election. However, Fitzpatrick remains steadfast in \u200chis commitment to\u2062 serving his constituents and prioritizing the needs of the American people above partisan politics.<\/p>\n<p>As the race for House\u2064 speaker continues,\u2064 Fitzpatrick&#8217;s role as\u200d a holdout against Jordan \u2062highlights the divisions within the Republican Party. It\u200c serves as a reminder that unity is not easily achieved and that there are differing viewpoints within the party on how \u2062best to lead and represent \u200dthe American people.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Fitzpatrick&#8217;s decision to vote against Jordan \u2064demonstrates his commitment to principles he believes\u200b will lead to \u200ceffective and inclusive leadership. Whether or not\u2063 his stance\u200d will have a lasting impact on the party remains to be seen, but his willingness to stand up for his beliefs should be noted and evaluated as a sign of integrity and dedication to his constituents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, among the 25 holdouts, opposed Rep. Jim Jordan as the Republican caucus&#8217; official candidate for House speaker. Fitzpatrick&#8217;s vote against Jordan on the third ballot was significant. These holdouts, as widely known, are crucial in determining the outcome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":663,"featured_media":2075003,"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-2075002","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\/2075002","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\/663"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2075002"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2075002\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2075003"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2075002"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2075002"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2075002"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}