Posted 10/10/2023, 5:58:00 PM
Republicans Search for New House Speaker After McCarthy's Defeat as Hardliners and Moderates Remain Split
- Republicans remain divided on choosing a new House speaker after McCarthy's ouster, with Scalise and Jordan as top contenders
- Hard-right flank that rejected McCarthy holds outsized role in speaker vote, while centrists want alternate option
- Snap elections for speaker expected Wednesday, though stalemate could prolong partial shutdown of Congress
- Neither Scalise nor Jordan a clear heir to McCarthy; both courting votes with Jordan backed by Trump
- Interim Speaker Pro-Tempore McHenry focused on ensuring election of new speaker, not expanding power