Can Republicans Unite Behind Steve Scalise As Speaker?

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🗓️ 11 October 2023

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

The conservative Louisiana Republican has now been backed by his primary rival in the race for Speaker, Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio. But it is not yet clear if Scalise can martial the support of the full GOP conference and win the Speaker's gavel.

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