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The NPR Politics Podcast
Can Republicans Unite Behind Steve Scalise As Speaker?
Oct 11, 2023
Conservative Louisiana Republican, Steve Scalise, may have the support of his primary rival for the position of Speaker of the House, but it remains uncertain if he can secure the full GOP conference's backing. The podcast explores Scalise's recovery from a mass shooting, his political career, and his relationships with Democrats. It discusses the close vote between Scalise and Jim Jordan, the challenges Scalise may face, and the importance of resolving the Speaker issue before the Senate returns from break.
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- Steve Scalise needs to secure the support of the holdouts within the Republican conference to move forward with his nomination as Speaker of the House.
- The longer the process to confirm Steve Scalise as Speaker drags on, the more it showcases dysfunction within the House, which is concerning considering the global challenges the United States is facing.
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Steve Scalise selected as Republican nominee for Speaker of the House
House Republicans have chosen Steve Scalise of Louisiana as their nominee for Speaker of the House, but the vote is not yet final. Scalise secured 113 votes, while Jim Jordan received 99 votes. Scalise, currently the majority leader, has a long history in politics and is considered a conservative. Although he is well-liked by some Democrats, there is still opposition within the Republican conference, and Scalise needs to secure the support of the holdouts to move forward with the nomination.
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