House Speaker Election

Candidates Mike Johnson Kevin McCarthy Support McCarthy Election Process Jim Jordan Temporary Speaker Strength, Perseverance, Hope Criteria for Selection Consequences Censuring Backlash Failed Support Character building Failed Attempts Stripping Nomination Former President Donald Trump-endorsed Firing Back Defections Rejection of Plan Role of Side Deals Scalise as Candidate Rep. Austin Scott GOP Dysfunction Potential Candidates Voting Requirement Previous Speaker Nominees Nominees

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