Welcome to the revenge of the Republicans you've never heard of before

Thu, 10/19/2023 - 15:57

Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia came out of the woodwork and won 81 votes against Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio last week — despite not campaigning at all for the job.
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Rep. Jim Jordan's speakership bid has been thwarted — for now.
It's the result of an unexpected revolt by Republicans you probably never hear about.
And it's a stunning turnaround for a party long driven by its loudest and most bombastic voices.

Kevin McCarthy's sudden ouster from the speakership was initiated by Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, one of the most bombastic and media-hungry Republicans in Congress.