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The U.S. House of Representatives is in for another thrilling round of “Who Wants to Be the Speaker?” Yes, folks, they just can’t seem to make up their minds. According to a report from Punchbowl News, these indecisive politicians are going to have a second floor vote on Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET to choose their beloved House Speaker.
🚨 REPORT: The U.S. House of Representatives will be holding a second floor vote for House Speaker on Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET.
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Now, you might be wondering, why the need for a second vote? Well, it seems that 20 rebellious Republicans decided to play hard to get and voted against House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan on the first ballot. Talk about drama!
One of these renegade Republicans, Rep. Doug LaMalfa from sunny California, apparently had a change of heart. He voted for Kevin McCarthy in protest but plans to hop back on the Jordan bandwagon for the second go-around. Will he be the only one, or will the others also have a change of heart? Only time will tell.
And oh boy, there are some fascinating reasons behind these Republicans’ stand. One of them, Rep. Ken Buck from Colorado, wants Jordan to publicly declare that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. It’s like asking someone to admit that the sky is green. Come on, Buck, let’s move on already!
But that’s not all, folks. Some Republicans are floating the idea of giving House Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry from North Carolina more power while they figure out who they want to be their fearless leader. Because nothing screams leadership like indecisiveness, right?
Meanwhile, the supporters of Jim Jordan are making all the right noises. They’re confident that they can convince these stubborn holdouts to come to their senses and join the Jordan camp. According to Rep. Byron Donalds from Florida, there’s always a way forward in this town. Well, let’s hope so!
Speaking of Florida, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna made it clear in a video statement that she will be standing by Jim Jordan’s side. She’s got the whole Florida’s 13th congressional district backing Jordan, and she’s ready to fight for their wishes. That’s right, folks, she’s got text messages, emails, and phone calls pouring in, urging her to vote for Jordan. The people have spoken!
So, there you have it, ladies and gentlemen, the political soap opera continues in the House of Representatives. Who will emerge victorious as the Speaker of the 118th Congress? Will the rebellious Republicans have a change of heart, or will they stick to their guns? Stay tuned, because this nail-biting saga is far from over.
