Staff Reports
In an unexpected turn of events, a conservative tidal wave has crashed upon the congressional phone lines, causing them to overflow with an outpouring of support for Rep. Jim Jordan’s bid to become the next House Speaker. The sheer magnitude of this grassroots effort has left even seasoned insiders in awe, with busy signals becoming a permanent fixture in some offices.
🚨 REPORT: A tsunami of conservative advocates have hit the congressional phone lines in recent days, jamming phone lines in support of Rep. Jim Jordan’s (R-OH) bid to become House Speaker.
SPEAKER JORDAN IS INEVITABLE 🇺🇸https://t.co/vuc04Mhbpt
— Proud Elephant 🇺🇸🦅 (@ProudElephantUS) October 17, 2023
Astounded by the overwhelming response, a top House GOP aide marveled at the sight, stating, “I haven’t seen anything like this in years! They are literally melting the phone lines. Thousands and thousands of people are fervently calling their members of Congress, demanding Jordan for Speaker.” It seems the message is loud and clear: Americans want a strong conservative leader at the helm.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
VICTORY. YOUR CALLS WORKED.
REP. MIKE ROGERS just endorsed Rep. Jim Jordan for Speaker and is asking the remaining holdouts to support Jordan.
Stop calls asking for his removal from his Chairmanship.
It is vital you call and thank him for doing the right… https://t.co/pEGYJjPiCd pic.twitter.com/srgyROcBDH
— Debbie Dooley (@Crimsontider) October 16, 2023
Ahead of speaker vote:
FIRM NO:
Don Bacon
Mike Lawler
Mike Kelly
Carlos Gimenez
Mario Diaz Balart
LEANING NO:
Ken Buck
Victoria Spartz
Steve Womack
Marianette Miller-Meeks
UNDECIDED/NOT SAYING:
Young Kim
John Rutherford
Juan Ciscomani
Tom Kean JrABSENT:
Gus Bilirakis— Annie Grayer (@AnnieGrayerCNN) October 17, 2023
Debbie Dooley, a prominent figure in the Tea Party movement, recently shifted gears, urging Jordan’s supporters to redirect their energy away from Rep. Mike Rogers after he announced his support for the Ohio Republican. Momentum is building, and it appears that even former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was once a rival of Jordan, is now firmly backing his bid. McCarthy recognizes that the Republican Party’s internal squabbles are distracting from the important goal of removing President Joe Biden from office next year.
McCarthy highlighted the urgency, saying, “My focus is to get Jim Jordan elected Speaker, get this Congress back moving again. It’s one thing to get elected, it’s another thing to govern.” Frustrated with the lack of progress without a strong leader, he stressed the need for unity in the party. McCarthy’s words did not mince any truths as he made it clear that America cannot afford to allow personal agendas and a small faction of conservatives to disrupt the nation.
The pivotal moment in Jordan’s quest for Speaker arrived when former President Donald Trump officially endorsed him, leaving Majority Leader Steve Scalise to withdraw from the race. Scalise, recognizing that he lacked the necessary support of 217 members, concluded that Jordan was the rightful frontrunner. However, Jordan faces a final hurdle in the form of 11 objectors who hold the key to his impending speakership.
It is refreshing to witness the resounding support for Rep. Jim Jordan among conservatives across the nation. This groundswell of enthusiasm signifies the desire for a principled leader who will fight for conservative values and steer the Republican Party back on course. As the surge of calls to Congress continues, it is becoming abundantly clear that Jordan’s bid for Speaker is gaining unstoppable momentum, promising a renewed focus on advancing the conservative agenda in the House.
