Posted 10/21/2023, 1:50:00 PM
Republican Speaker Chaos Continues as McCarthy Rejected, Jordan Loses Support, and House Left Paralyzed
- House Republicans descended into chaos and dysfunction as they failed to elect a new speaker after Kevin McCarthy was rejected.
- Death threats and intimidation tactics were used against Republicans who opposed Jim Jordan's speakership bid.
- Jordan lost 3 votes to become speaker as opposition grew to 20, then 22, then 25 Republicans.
- The speaker seat remains empty, leaving the House unable to act on critical legislation for national security and funding the government.
- The Republican party appears dangerously fractured, contrasting with Biden's steady leadership and potentially benefiting Democrats electorally.