{"id":2113088,"date":"2023-12-01T09:03:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T14:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/steve-scalises-cryptic-threat-to-gop-rivals-who-tanked-his-speaker-bid-there-are-no-secrets\/"},"modified":"2023-12-01T09:05:53","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T14:05:53","slug":"steve-scalises-cryptic-threat-to-gop-rivals-who-tanked-his-speaker-bid-there-are-no-secrets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/steve-scalises-cryptic-threat-to-gop-rivals-who-tanked-his-speaker-bid-there-are-no-secrets\/","title":{"rendered":"Steve Scalise warns GOP rivals who sabotaged his speaker bid: &#8216;No secrets remain"},"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\">26<\/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%2Fsteve-scalises-cryptic-threat-to-gop-rivals-who-tanked-his-speaker-bid-there-are-no-secrets%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=2113088&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>House Majority Leader Steve Scalise Reveals Republican Campaign to Stop \u200dHis Speaker \u2064Bid<\/h2>\n<p>In a recent interview with Politico, House Majority Leader\u200d Steve Scalise (R-LA) provided a rare\u200c glimpse into the Republican campaign to prevent him from becoming \u2063the speaker. Following the removal of former\u200b Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Scalise shared, &#8220;I know what was being said.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Scalise&#8217;s Resilience Amidst\u2064 Adversity<\/h3>\n<p>In 2017, Scalise experienced a politically motivated shooting during the Republican Congressional Baseball Game practice, resulting in critical injuries. He underwent extensive medical treatment and fought his way back \u200dto health. Additionally, this summer, he revealed his\u200c battle with multiple\u200d myeloma, a form of blood cancer.<\/p>\n<p>The speaker battle unfolded just weeks after Scalise&#8217;s return\u200d from cancer treatment, with some opponents questioning his health and ability to fulfill the \u2063role. Dismissing\u2063 these concerns, Scalise asserted, &#8220;Medical opinions that were being given out were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sf-school-board-president-accuses-mayor-of-division-for-criticizing-renaming-re-opening-plans\/\" title=\"SF School Board President Accuses Mayor Of \u2018Division\u2019 For Criticizing Renaming, Re-Opening Plans\">completely false<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>One of Scalise&#8217;s own delegation\u2064 members, Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA), was accused of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-supreme-court-halts-order-blocking-biden-admins-contact-with-social-media-firms\/\" title=\"US Supreme Court stops order against Biden Admin's contact with social media firms.\">spreading\u2063 false information<\/a> about Scalise&#8217;s prognosis and capabilities. When asked about this, Scalise responded, &#8220;Yeah, it&#8217;s funny. He&#8217;ll tell people differently. In the end, we all make our decisions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Graves&#8217;s office\u2063 declined to comment \u2063on the matter when approached by the\u200d Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<h3>Unveiling the Truth<\/h3>\n<p>Scalise emphasized the importance of seeing \u2063through the falsehoods in \u2064politics, stating, &#8220;You can read through the B.S. \u200bAnd believe\u200d me, anybody who thinks that there are secrets in this town, there are \u200bnot.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He shared \u2062the positive \u200cfeedback he received \u200dfrom his doctor after his cancer treatment, \u2064revealing that the cancer was nearly \u2062eradicated \u2063and that he was expected to live a long life. However,\u2062 he expressed frustration over\u2062 an unnamed member of Congress who \u2063falsely claimed he would \u2064die\u2062 within six\u2063 months,\u2062 saying,\u200c &#8220;That&#8217;s how bad it was.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>After a lengthy speaker election process in October, relatively unknown Rep. Mike \u2064Johnson (R-LA) was elected to the post. Scalise expressed his satisfaction \u200cwith the\u200c new speaker,\u2064 stating, &#8220;Mike and I get along great,&#8221; while acknowledging his strained relationship\u2062 with McCarthy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> \u200b to read more from the Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What does the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/last-stand-desantis-bets-big-on-iowa-to-topple-trump\/\" title=\"DeSantis takes a gamble on Iowa to dethrone Trump.\">organized \u200bcampaign<\/a> to prevent Scalise from becoming Speaker reveal about \u2062the power dynamics within the Republican Party<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Tical \u2063setback when he was shot during \u200ca <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-split-on-jan-6-commission-as-mccarthy-announces-opposition\/\" title=\"Republicans Split On Jan. 6 Commission As McCarthy Announces Opposition\">congressional baseball practice<\/a>. Despite this adversity, \u200dScalise \u2064has shown great\u200d resilience and has continued to climb the ranks within the Republican Party.<\/p>\n<p>Scalise, who currently holds\u2062 the position of House Majority Leader, has long been seen as a potential candidate for the role of Speaker. However, it seems that not everyone within the party is supportive of his \u200cbid for this prestigious position.<\/p>\n<p>The Republican campaign to stop\u200d Scalise&#8217;s Speaker \u2064bid is a clear indication of the internal divisions \u200cwithin the party. It appears that some Republicans believe that Scalise may not \u2062be the best choice to lead\u200b the party and represent its interests.<\/p>\n<p>Scalise himself acknowledges the opposition he faces. In his interview\u2064 with Politico,\u2064 he candidly revealed\u200b that he is aware of the criticisms and doubts surrounding \u200dhis suitability for the role. However, he remains determined to prove his leadership capabilities and make a case for why he should be the next Speaker.<\/p>\n<p>This campaign against Scalise raises questions about the direction of the Republican Party. It highlights the differing \u2063opinions and ideas within the party, and raises the issue of how united the Republicans truly are.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it sheds light on the power dynamics within the party. The fact that there is an organized campaign\u200d to prevent Scalise from becoming Speaker suggests that certain individuals and factions within the party\u200d hold \u2063significant influence and are able\u200b to shape its future.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that Scalise&#8217;s resilience throughout this ordeal is commendable. Despite facing opposition from \u2062within his own party, he remains determined\u200d and focused on his \u200bgoals.\u2063 This determination is\u200b a testament to his leadership qualities \u200band his dedication to his party.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise&#8217;s revelation of the Republican campaign to stop his bid for \u2063Speaker highlights the internal divisions within the party. It raises questions about \u2064the unity of the Republicans and\u2064 the power dynamics\u2063 in play. Nonetheless, Scalise&#8217;s resilience and determination are commendable, and he continues to strive \u2064towards his goal of becoming Speaker. It remains to be seen how this campaign will unfold and \u2062what it means for the future of the Republican Party.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) revealed details about the Republican campaign against his speaker bid after Kevin McCarthy&#8217;s (R-CA) removal. Scalise acknowledged his awareness of the discussions during an interview with Politico. 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