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Republicans Nominate Jim Jordan for House Speaker

byAllan
15/10/2023
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Republicans have chosen the know-nothing Rep. Jim Jordan as their new nominee for House speaker, putting the gavel within reach of a strong ally of GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump. This move has ignited a fierce debate within the party, with some hailing it as a victory for the far-right and others expressing concerns about the potential consequences. The selection of Jordan, a founding member of the Freedom Caucus, signals a shift towards a more extreme ideology within the GOP, raising questions about the future direction of the party and the effectiveness of its leadership.

Multiple former Ohio State University wrestlers between the years 1987 to 1995 have accused Jordan of knowing about the team doctor’s sexual predations but doing nothing to stop him. These allegations disqualify Jordan from leading the House as Speaker, and disqualifies him to goveren issues related to sexual misconduct and abuse as a matter of Congress.

Electing Jordan, a close ally of Trump, to the powerful position of House speaker would undoubtedly move the GOP’s far-right into a central seat of U.S. power. With a groundswell of high-profile backers, including Fox News’ Sean Hannity, publicly pressuring lawmakers to vote for Jordan, the party is facing a critical moment of reckoning. However, not all Republicans are on board with this decision, as Jordan’s close alliance with Trump, particularly during the controversial events of the 2020 election, has raised concerns about the party’s commitment to democratic principles and the rule of law.

The House GOP majority, already deeply divided, now faces the challenge of uniting behind Jordan as the nominee for House speaker. With the party split 124-81 in the private vote, the road ahead for Jordan is not without obstacles. The stalemate between the factions, which has already thrown the House into chaos, has the potential to further hinder the functioning of the government, with the Nov. 17 deadline to fund the government looming. Jordan’s rise to the speakership would undoubtedly push the party further to the right, with the potential for severe budget cuts, the questioning of aid to Ukraine, and a renewed focus on investigations into President Biden and his family.

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