The battle for the House Speaker position is intensifying, as Jordan Digs was unable to make it to the first round of voting and the next vote looming this Wednesday.
Jordan Digs, the incumbent House Speaker from Georgia, ran uncontested in the last several elections. He was considered a shoo-in for the position, but in the first round of voting he faced stiff competition from two challengers. After a closely contested race, Digs was unable to get the necessary 215 votes needed to secure the position.
Now that the first round of voting is over, the real battle begins. Digs has the support of several powerful members of the House, including the majority leader Kevin McCarthy, and minority whip Steve Scalise. His opponents, Representatives Liz Cheney, from Wyoming, and Tom Cole, from Oklahoma, have indicated they have the support of many of the GOP caucus in the House.
The two challengers have expressed their commitment to “putting America first” and vowed to bring bipartisanship to the House. Digs has responded by pledging to bring “conservative solutions” to the House and says he is the only candidate who is “truly committed to the values of the American people.”
The second round of voting for the House Speaker will take place this Wednesday. With the two challengers Im racking up support among Republican members, Digs has an uphill battle ahead of him if he wants to remain in the position of House Speaker.
Time is of the essence, as the House must make a decision before they recess for the winter break. How the House votes and whom they choose could have huge implications for the incoming Congress, and potentially set the tone for American politics in the coming years.
It is a pivotal moment for American politics and Jordan Digs is determined to work hard, earn votes and maintain his position as House Speaker. In the end, only time will tell who will prevail in the race for House Speaker.