Posted 10/9/2023, 1:34:00 AM
GOP Struggles to Unite Behind New Speaker After McCarthy Loss
- Some GOPers trying to draft McCarthy as Speaker again, doubt others can quickly secure votes
- Scalise, Jordan have baggage that could divide House Republicans
- Unclear how long Speaker race may take, could be paralyzed for awhile
- Some think McCarthy should run again since he didn't resign yet
- Even if not Speaker now, McCarthy could remain, fundraise, and try again in 2025
- Rank and file torn on Scalise vs Jordan as Speaker
- Candidate forum Tuesday, secret ballot Wednesday, floor vote Thursday
- Nominee needs House GOP Conference majority, Speaker needs 217 floor votes