McCarthy Blames Democrats for Congressional Chaos as Jim Jordan Nominated for Speaker
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Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy blames Democrats for bringing "chaos to Congress" in fiery exchange with CNN's Manu Raju.
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House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan nominated for Speaker after McCarthy was ousted and Majority Leader Steve Scalise dropped out.
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McCarthy deflects questions about Republican divisiveness, claims Democrats wanted to deny pay to military members.
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Raju presses McCarthy on stalled legislation with no permanent Speaker, McCarthy cites unrelated, previously passed bills.
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Jordan has 152 votes so far, needs 217 to clinch gavel and face off against Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.