Conservatives are rallying around Jim Jordan for Speaker in the wake of Kevin McCarthy losing the second round of voting for Speaker of the US House of Representatives.
19 members voted against McCarthy, completely flooring GOP elites hoping to keep the status quo.
This is an historic event not seen in a 100 years.
GOP rebels are moving towards Jim Jordan.
Conservatives will vote for Jim Jordan on third ballot too, per Bob Good. He told me he expects Jordan’s support to grow.
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 3, 2023
“And I think we're gonna see his numbers grow.”
He said the fact that Jordan doesn’t want the gavel is “exactly” why they want him.
Jim Jordan is patriotic, gets along with all factions of the party. He is also a favorite of conservatives and DC insiders.
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Jim Jordan could really pull this off
— Rogan O’Handley (@DC_Draino) January 3, 2023
It won’t be easy and it won’t be quick
But he could get elected Speaker
Jordan nominated McCarthy, winning good will with McCarthy supporters, then Gaetz nominates Jordan, showing America First support for Jordan. McCarthy will not get enough votes.
— John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) January 3, 2023
Jim Jordan has good will with both sides of the House now. My bet is Jordan becomes Speaker. Maybe?
As of writing Jordan is past 20 votes:
jordan now at 20 votes
— Tim Pool (@Timcast) January 3, 2023
On the third round of votes, Byron Donalds flips his vote from Kevin McCarthy to Jim Jordan for House Speaker.
On the third round of votes, Byron Donalds flips his vote from Kevin McCarthy to Jim Jordan for House Speaker
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 3, 2023
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There could also be another reason why McCarthy got hammered…
BREAKING REPORT: [Developing] – House Members THREATENED WITH HOUSE REMOVAL if they didn’t Vote for Kevin McCarthy…
— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) January 3, 2023