House Chaos Continues As Jim Jordan Takes Another Shot At Becoming Speaker; Holdouts Complain Of Death Threats And Harassment
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deadline.comRep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) sought to flip 22 Republican holdouts who have blocked his path to House speakership today, but there was little sign that he is getting any closer to clinching the leadership post.
In fact, acrimony and tension has only seemed to harden as the week has gone on, as a number of those opposed to his candidacy have complained of receiving death threats and harassment, fueled by a pressure campaign from right wing media.
CNN on Thursday played an expletive filled voicemail message that was directed at the wife of an unidentified Republican holdout.
Jordan sought to sway members with an 11-minute press conference in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol, against the backdrop of American flags.
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