The Republican Party is on a downward spiral of dysfunction.
Tag: Jordan, Jim (1964- )
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The Arm-Twisting, Back-Stabbing Battle for House Speaker
Representative Jim Jordan, known for trying to obstruct the government, has emerged as the Republican most likely to win the job.
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Jordan Inches Closer to Speakership, but Republican Holdouts Remain
The Ohio Republican won over several mainstream members of his party who had initially withheld their support, but was still short of the votes needed to win the gavel.
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There’s Still No House Speaker. What Happens Now?
The House is entering its second week without a speaker. Here is how a new one could be elected, or how the process could go off the rails yet again.
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Jordan Activates Right-Wing Campaign in Push to Win Speakership
Allies of the Ohio Republican, who must persuade scores of his colleagues to support his bid for speaker, are threatening right-wing retribution to any G.O.P. lawmakers who dare oppose him.