GOP’s Jim Jordan is shoring up support and peeling off detractors ahead of a House speaker vote

Published October 16, 2023 11:34 AM

By LISA MASCARO
AP Congressional Correspondent

Hard-charging right-wing Republican Rep. Jim Jordan is shoring up support to win the House speaker’s gavel. One by one Jordan, has been peeling off detractors who view the Ohio Republican as too extreme. A pressure campaign from Donald Trump allies including Fox News’ Sean Hannity is helping to round up support. A floor vote that could turn into a showdown is set for midday Tuesday. In a letter Monday to colleagues, Jordan took a cooperative tone, vowing to “bring all Republicans together.” It’s been two weeks without a House speaker after hardline Republicans ousted Kevin McCarthy.

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