Posted 10/13/2023, 6:10:03 PM
McCarthy Endorses Jim Jordan for Speaker Over Rep. Austin Scott's Challenge Bid
- McCarthy endorses Jim Jordan for speaker amid challenge from Rep. Austin Scott
- Scott announced bid for speakership after Scalise dropped out as nominee
- McCarthy says Jordan is "better prepared" and "has the votes" for speaker
- Scott says he wants a House that "functions correctly" and acts like majority party
- Scott was nominated by Rep. Frank Lucas, cares more about GOP conference than speaker role