The current chaos is not the first time Republicans have found themselves rocked by a vacancy at the top.
Tag: Elections, House of Representatives
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What We Can Do to Make the House Less Dysfunctional
We need to rethink party primaries — which give our politicians all the wrong incentives.
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From the Fringe to the Center of the G.O.P., Jordan Remains a Hard-Liner
Once a tormentor of the Republican Party’s speakers, the Ohio congressman and unapologetic right-wing pugilist has become a potential speaker himself.
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Scalise and Jordan Seek House Speaker Backing as Trump Hangs Over Race
The two lawmakers sought support from members of their fractured party as the former president threatened to get involved in a potentially fierce struggle over who will lead the House.
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Matt Gaetz Is Polarizing, in Both Congress and His Florida District
In an overwhelmingly Republican district, Mr. Gaetz is admired for shaking up the House, but he also has plenty of critics.