GOP Speaker Crisis Continues as Jordan Fails to Gain Support Amidst Accusations of Intimidation and Infighting
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House Republicans remain divided and unable to elect a new speaker after Jim Jordan failed to get enough votes in two rounds. Another vote is expected Friday but Jordan likely still lacks support.
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Several Republicans accuse Jordan supporters of using intimidation tactics and threats to get votes. Some members and their families have received death threats.
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Infighting continues publicly on social media between GOP members over the speaker crisis and who is to blame.
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During a heated GOP conference meeting, McCarthy allegedly shouted at Matt Gaetz to "sit your a** down" when he tried to interrupt.
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With no end in sight, Republicans are weighing options like expanding powers for the Speaker pro tempore or getting some GOP members to back Democrat Hakeem Jeffries.