Rep. Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday that he wouldn’t run for speaker again, after becoming the first House speaker to be ousted. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press
The antiestablishment conservatives who toppled Kevin McCarthy could also thwart the House No. 2 from becoming speakerWASHINGTON—As the No. 2 Republican in the House, Steve Scalise is in pole position to be the new speaker. But his seniority and the prospect of an orderly transition might be liabilities in the eyes of the forces
This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Steve Scalise, Jim Jordan bid to fill top job in leaderless US HouseThe race to replace ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy took shape on Wednesday as Steve Scalise, the chamber's No. 2 Republican, and Jim Jordan, a leading antagonist of Democratic President Joe Biden, said they would seek the post.
Read more »
Eye Opener: Jim Jordan, Steve Scalise running for House speakerThe race is on to replace Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House and it\u0027s getting tense, even with Congress now in recess. Also, 75,000 health care workers walk off the job, demanding better pay and staffing. All that and all that matters in today\u2019s Eye Opener.
Read more »
Trump endorses Jim Jordan for House speakerReps. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise have announced their bids for House speaker.
Read more »