Ohio Wrestler Holding Press Conference; 3rd Vote 10 a.m.

“Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) will hold a press conference tomorrow morning, Friday, October 20, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. ET in the Rayburn Room of the U.S. Capitol,” a post by House Judiciary Committee Republicans read on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. (The Hill)
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Despite deepening opposition, Rep. Jim Jordan made an impassioned push to become House speaker ahead of a Friday vote, even as his Republican colleagues are explicitly warning the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump that no more threats or promises can win over their support.

“The American people are hungry for change,” Jordan said at the Capitol.

But after two failed votes, Jordan’s third attempt at the gavel is not expected to end any better. In fact, Friday is likely to produce an even worse tally for the fiery Judiciary Committee chairman — in large part because more centrist rank-and-file Republicans are revolting over the hardball tactics being used to win their votes. They have been bombarded with harassing phone calls and even reported death threats. (AP)