House Republicans are meeting privately to try nominating a new House speaker
A sign still bearing the name of Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is seen outside the office of the Speaker of the House on Capitol Hill, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, in Washington. ouster of Kevin McCarthy
Coming in a steady second was constitutional law expert Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana, who is now directly battling Emmer in the fifth-round private ballot. “I feel good, but it’s up to the members — it’s in their hands now,” said Donalds after a candidate forum late Monday evening. But Trump allies and other hardliners have been critical of Emmer over his support of a same-sex marriage initiative and perceived criticisms of the former president. Among the far-right groups pressuring lawmakers over the speaker's vote, some are now attacking Emmer.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she wanted assurances the candidates would pursue impeachment inquiries into Biden and other top Cabinet officials. Launched over right-flank complaints about McCarthy's leadership in budget battles, it's no longer clear what the House Republicans are fighting for and if they will end up with a more acceptable speaker.
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