McCarthy Bows Out of Speaker Race, Leaving Jordan and Scalise as GOP Alternatives

McCarthy reportedly told House GOP colleagues not to nominate him for Speaker at Tuesday party meeting.

This after some moderate Republicans planned to nominate McCarthy.

Leaves 2 candidates Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise, both speaking at GOP forum Tuesday.

McCarthy fell on sword last week amid infighting over disastrous attempts to avoid shutdown.

According to Punchbowl News report.