Staff Reports
In some not-so-shocking news, Republican Representative Steve Scalise (R-LA) has shown some hesitation when it comes to supporting Jim Jordan’s bid for Speaker of the House. It seems that Scalise just isn’t ready to jump on the Jordan bandwagon. And let’s be honest, can you blame him?
Reports indicate that during a private meeting between Scalise and Jordan, Scalise refused to commit his support. Annie Grayer from CNN brought this to light, calling out Scalise for not being a “team player.” Ouch, Scalise, way to make your colleagues feel warm and fuzzy inside.
It’s not surprising that Jordan is facing some disappointment. The first round of voting for the Speaker of the House didn’t exactly go his way. Despite having the backing of big names like former Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the one and only, Donald J. Trump, Jordan still saw 20 Republicans vote against him or straight-up abstain. Talk about a slap in the face.
Source tells me: Scalise and Jordan just met. Jordan asked for Scalise’s help in the Speaker race. Scalise wouldn’t commit. Not being a team player.
— Annie Grayer (@AnnieGrayerCNN) October 17, 2023
Jordan’s supporters, who probably thought victory was in the bag, were left scratching their heads. They couldn’t believe that Trump, the master of predictions, had confidently claimed Jordan would be the next Speaker. Even Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chair of the House GOP Conference, voiced her support for Jordan, highlighting his ability to give a voice to the underrepresented. But alas, it seems the GOP has other plans.
To add fuel to the fire, Fox News host Brian Kilmeade accidentally shared his frustration on a hot mic. He berated Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) for having the audacity to vote for McCarthy instead of Jordan. Well, Kilmeade, maybe Bacon just knows a better leader when he sees one.
Sure, Jordan may have some endorsements from powerful figures like Rep. Stefanik and former Speaker McCarthy, but the voting results tell a different story. The path to the Speaker’s chair is no longer the clear road Jordan thought it was. Now, the House is bracing itself for more rounds of voting, just like McCarthy faced in his election process. Maybe there will even be a new nominee thrown into the mix. Anything is possible.
All eyes are on the Speaker’s position, waiting to see who will rise to the occasion and lead with strength and conviction. One thing’s for sure, though – it won’t be Jim Jordan. And maybe that’s a good thing. Conservatives need a true leader who can unite the party, not someone who causes divisions and disappointments. We deserve better.
