In a historic failure of governance, the majority have proven unable to unite behind a leader. As one Democratic congressman noted, “The Republicans are just not a working coalition.”
Jordan started the day projecting confidence that he would eventually win the Speakership in an early morning press conference that was light on substance and sprinkled with election denial. “There’s been multiple rounds of votes for speaker before—we all know that,” Jordan said, a seeming reference to Kevin McCarthy’s drawn out battle back in January. He signaled a willingness to push ahead with as many votes as it took.
And a bizarre last ditch attempt by the group of eight lawmakers who voted to oust McCarthy earlier this month, offering themselves up for punishment in exchange for backing Jordan, fell flat. Behind closed doors, the realities of Jordan’s prospects came into even sharper focus. According to Politico’s Olivia Beavers, a mere 86 Republicans reportedly voted for Jordan to continue with his bid, compared to 112 members that voted for him to step aside.
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