In a surprising turn of events, Representative Jim Jordan has withdrawn his candidacy from the Speaker’s race.
This decision came after 22 Republicans in Name Only (RINOs) successfully derailed his bid for the position of Speaker of the House. Despite being a favorite among grassroots supporters, Jordan’s attempt to lead the Republican Party was thwarted.
Jordan’s withdrawal is seen as a victory for RINOs, who have been accused of not allowing their voters to have a voice in government. This development is considered a significant setback for Trump supporters, who hoped to see Jordan take up the mantle of leadership within the party.
Jim Jordan withdrew from speaker again thanks to these status quo RINOS! We will not forget! pic.twitter.com/I0UfgjZaP6
— luluHru (@luluHru) October 19, 2023
In lieu of continuing his campaign, Jordan has pledged his support to McCarthy ally Patrick McHenry, endorsing him as the interim Speaker for the next three months. This decision was confirmed by Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post, who reported that Jordan would remain the speaker designee.
The news of Jordan’s withdrawal and subsequent endorsement of McHenry was broken by Jake Sherman. According to Sherman, Jordan will not hold a third ballot for speaker and will instead back McHenry until January.
This decision was made following a closed-door meeting between McCarthy, McHenry, Jordan, Cole, and Emmer.
🚨BREAKING
Thanks to my RINO primary opponent, Ken Buck, Jim Jordan has been forced to put his vote to become House Speaker on hold for 90 days.
I'm officially holding two rallies outside of Ken Buck's campaign offices Castle Rock, CO and Windsor, CO.
If you can't attend,… pic.twitter.com/2ldFOBRmjL
— Trent Leisy (@realTrentLeisy) October 19, 2023
This unexpected twist has left many questioning the future direction of the Republican Party. At this point, it’s hard to figure out what comes next.
The decision to temporarily empower McHenry until January has been met with mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a strategic move while others see it as a capitulation to the RINOs.
The political landscape within the Republican Party has taken an unexpected turn with Jordan’s withdrawal from the Speaker’s race. As the party grapples with this change, it remains to be seen how this will impact the dynamics within the GOP and what it means for the future of conservative politics in America.
