Desus Nice of "The Daily Show" recently joked about the GOP's failed attempt to nominate Tom Emmer as House Speaker, as he was unable to secure the near-unanimous support needed to win the gavel. The party has now nominated Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as their new nominee, but it is still uncertain if he can gain the necessary 217 Republican votes.
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Democrats are urging Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) not to launch a primary bid against President Joe Biden in 2024, as it could weaken the Democratic Party's chances of winning the election. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) are attempting to unite the divided factions of the House Republican Conference, seen as a sign of desperation. Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) said that the focus should remain on defeating Trump in the next election and Phillips should not be a distraction from that goal.
Yesterday, Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer was selected as the Republican nominee for Speaker of the House, marking a significant shift in the party's direction. However, hours after receiving the nomination, Emmer dropped out of consideration for House Speaker. The decision to select Emmer as the GOP nominee is seen as a sign that the party is looking to move away from the more extreme positions it has taken in recent years and to regain its footing in the wake of McCarthy's removal.
Since the ousting of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House, the Republican conference has been in chaos as they search for a replacement. At least eight candidates are vying for the position, with Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota the latest to earn the nod and attempt to secure the 217 votes needed to win the gavel.
Hamas released two hostages, Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, for "compelling humanitarian" reasons, bringing joy to their families but leaving over 200 people still held captive. Donald Trump has filed motions in the Jan. 6 case against him, while seven people have died in a Louisiana highway crash and House Republicans are narrowing down speaker candidates.
House Republicans are attempting to move past the divisions that have marked their search for a new House Speaker, and will meet on Tuesday to narrow the field of eight candidates to one. The chosen candidate must secure at least 217 votes in order to win, and the outcome of Tuesday's meeting will determine whether the GOP can set aside their differences and move forward.
Former President Donald Trump has declared he will remain neutral in the race to replace House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with nine candidates in the running and no clear consensus. Trump has suggested that Jesus Christ may be the best candidate for the position, and has filed to appear on the state's Republican presidential primary ballot next year. It is unclear if Trump will eventually endorse a candidate for speaker, but for now he is staying out of the race.
Donald Trump Declines to Endorse Any Candidate in House Speaker Race as House GOP Remains in Turmoil
Donald Trump Declines to Endorse Any Candidate in House Speaker Race as House GOP Remains in Turmoil
Donald Trump has declined to endorse any candidate for House Speaker, leaving the House GOP without a clear frontrunner. This situation is reminiscent of 1998, when the scandal-ridden House elected Denny Hastert by affirmation in a rush to return to calm. Trump has weighed in on the race, but it is unclear how much of an impact his endorsement would have.