Rep. Jim Jordan will try again for House gavel, but Republicans won't back the hardline Trump ally

[Dulcinea]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite deepening opposition, Rep. Jim Jordan is expected to try a third vote to become House speaker, even as his Republican colleagues are explicitly warning the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump that no more threats or promises can win over their support.

The House is scheduled to convene Friday but Republicans have no realistic or workable plan to unite the fractured GOP majority, elect a new speaker and return to the work of Congress that has been languishing since hardliners ousted Kevin McCarthy at the start of the month. Jordan has scheduled an early morning press conference ahead of the session.

After two failed votes, Jordan’s third attempt at the gavel is not expected to end any better. In fact, Friday is likely to produce an even worse tally for the fiery Judiciary Committee chairman — in large part because more centrist rank-and-file Republicans are revolting over the hardball tactics being used to win their votes. They have been bombarded with harassing phone calls and even reported death threats.

https://apnews.com/article/speaker-jordan-republican-mchenry-2e32f930b4fb83a4fcae2171c9e1c055

[no_hypocrisy]

1. Likely Jordan's "strategy" is to wear out the House Republicans,

where they'll vote for ANYBODY in order to return the House to business.

[PortTack]

2. This is classic orange mass tactics, and no doubt he's pushing forward under orders from him

Delay, stall, create chaos for how ever many hours, days or weeks you can. Cares less about anything that might help the country or Americans!

[Walleye]

3. Jim, democracy doesn't wanna date you, quit pestering her

She is just not into you and you are not going to wear her down. Give it up, try improving yourself maybe people like you better.

[Dulcinea]

4. This asswipe just won't take NO for an answer.

Get lost, loser.

[Pacifist Patriot]

5. Following stories about the third vote has been like watching a tennis match.

Yes there will. No there won't. Yes there will. No there won't.

[bmichaelh]

6. Jeffries for Speaker

Some Republicans may not be present this weekend for the vote.

Is there a possibility of Jeffries becoming speaker?

https://www.rawstory.com/hakeem-jeffries-speaker/

[sorrybushisfromtexas]

7. It will not happen but,

Wouldn’t that be the ultimate put down of the maga chaos that is the Republican Party and their vile leader Donald J. Trump.

[hibbing]

8. Traitorous ahole n/n

[littlemissmartypants]

9. He's acting just like the predator we know that he is...

No means "No!" Jim. Get a clue and stop trying to molest America.

[SCantiGOP]

10. Not looking good

His Mother just voted against him.

[Snackshack]

11. Dang it would be nice to make a comment

But in order to do so i would have to lie.

In order to leave a comment now on DU4 lying is what must be done. Constructive criticism of the democratic party and biden who is about to have its State Deportment walk out in revolt over his Palestine policy will not be tolerated now mater how factual it is to reality.

The Dem party is apparently perfect.

[iluvtennis]

12. Gym is losing this vote as well. Per CNN talking heads, he could only afford to lose 5 votes today. He has

already lost 24 votes.

[LiberalArkie]

13. Short mans syndrome is really evident in Gym Jordan.

[Haggard Celine]

16. I thought the same thing.

When I saw how short he was compared to Trump, I was kind of surprised. Not that I really care that much; I'm 5'8". But he acts like a bully, and you'd think he would be bigger than he is. But he obviously has something to prove.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

14. I heard a secret ballot gave him 86 votes of support to remain nominee.

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And of course he plans to keep trying to gather support.

This is supposed to be a lesson in "Never give up" attitude that the "former guy" demonstrates 24/7.

[quakerboy]

15. Inaccurate title

The vast majority of Republicans congresspersons walked into three successive votes, and thought to themselves.. this dude protects child molesters, and he doesn't have enough votes to win.. but im gonna vote for him anyway.