Steve Benen is a producer for 'The Rachel Maddow Show,' the editor of MaddowBlog and an MSNBC political contributor. He's also the bestselling author of 'The Impostors: How Republicans Quit Governing and Seized American Politics.'
Late last week, Jim Jordan received some good news and some bad news. The good news was that the House Republican conference formally nominated him to be the next House speaker. The bad news was that several dozen GOP members said they had no intention of supporting Jordan’s bid during a floor vote. The far-right House Judiciary Committee chairman had a few days to work with allies, win over skeptics, and execute a strategy to succeed.
Don Bacon of Nebraska told reporters this week that his wife had received multiple anonymous messages with warnings about Jordan’s bid for speaker. Overnight, Republican Rep. Nick LaLota released a copy of a violent threat he received. Some of the other GOP members who’ve balked at Jordan’s candidacy have pointed to related incidents of harassment from the Ohioan’s supporters. Stepping back, there are a few dimensions to this that are worth keeping in mind.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Rep. Miller-Meeks says she received death threats after voting against Jim Jordan for House speakerBrady Knox is a breaking news reporter for the Washington Examiner with a particular focus on Russia, Eastern Europe, and foreign affairs. Hailing from Pittsburgh, he graduated from Miami University in 2022 with a bachelor's degree in Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian studies and political science. He was in St.
Les mer »
Iowa congresswoman says she’s received death threats after voting against Jim Jordan for speakerU.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks said in a statement on social media that she has received “credible death threats” after she voted for U.S. Rep. Kay Granger of Texas for speaker, one day after she voted for Ohio's Jim Jordan.
Les mer »
Jim Jordan Says Death Threats Being Made on His Behalf 'Abhorrent'Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa said she received 'credible death threats' after she did not support Jordan for House speaker on Wednesday.
Les mer »
Jim Jordan’s day of reckoningIn today’s edition … News: House Democrats to hold hearing on youth mental health crisis … Biden set to head to Israel … Biden gives fewer press interviews. But he woos more influencers. … DeSantis is slamming Trump more directly. It’s a tough sell in the GOP.
Les mer »
Jim Jordan will try risky maneuver, putting holdouts on the spot in public vote for SpeakerThe Ohio Congressman can only lose four GOP votes if he wants the Speaker job.
Les mer »