Scalise wins GOP nomination for speaker

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29. Even though Jordan now says "vote for Scalise", the usual suspects may not

Jordan is also working to convince his colleagues who voted for him to join him in supporting Scalise as Republicans try to avoid another messy floor fight, a source with direct knowledge told CNN. Jordan plans to vote for Scalise on the floor and is encouraging his colleagues to do the same, the source said.

But it’s not yet clear if that will be enough to secure the needed votes.

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/10/11/politics/house-republicans-speaker-election/index.html

It’s unclear how long the recess might last. Scalise narrowly won his party’s nomination earlier Wednesday in a race that also included Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio). The delay in a vote by the full House signals that Scalise is still working to win support of Jordan backers. Becoming speaker requires a majority vote in the full, narrowly divided House. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) will back Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) for House speaker and has offered to give a nominating speech on Scalise’s behalf, according to a spokesperson for Jordan.

Again, given that Scalise's primary opponent has endorsed his candidacy, Scalise should be Speaker by now, God help our poor Republic.

https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a45512767/steve-scalise-house-speaker-vote/

"Look, assholes! Assholes, as far as the eye can see!"