Jim Jordan throws his hat in the ring for Speaker
Posted on AllSides October 4th, 2023
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The House this week is in an unprecedented position.
Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Tuesday became the first Speaker in history to be ousted from his position, throwing the chamber into chaos — and its second wild Speakership race is less than a year.
The jockeying has already begun for the top spot. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Wednesday announced he would seek the Speakership.
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