Two failed votes for Jim Jordan later, and the House is still no closer to electing a speaker. Norm and Kavita break down what could come next for a speaker pro tempore-led Congress and where the Republican caucus will go from here.
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Oct 2023
Why We Still Don’t Have a Speaker of the House
Weeks after Kevin McCarthy was ousted, Republicans are still scrambling to elect a new Speaker of the House. After failed runs by Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, the candidate pool keeps growing. Who is in the running now, and will anyone be able to snag the 217 votes needed? Guest ... Show More
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<p>Why the House can’t elect a speaker to lead it. And the temporary solution some Republicans are proposing in the meantime. </p><p><br></p><p>Read more:</p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">For two weeks, the House of Represent ... Show More
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Who will be the new speaker of the House? Republican leader Kevin McCarthy struggles to whip up the votes. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Read mor ... Show More
