New Dem Chair Statement on Extremist Jim Jordan Failing for a Third Time to Secure Votes to Become House Speaker, Calls for Bipartisan Path Forward
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement after Jim Jordan’s failure to secure enough votes to become Speaker of the House, again:
“Jim Jordan’s intimidation campaign continues to fail. For three rounds of votes, Jordan has been bleeding, not gaining support. Since ousting the former Speaker nearly three weeks ago, the GOP Conference has only caused more chaos as Republicans have repeatedly failed to unite 217 of their Members around a candidate.
“Throughout this entire process, Democrats have remained united around Leader Jeffries and have consistently called on Republicans to work with us on building a bipartisan coalition that will allow Congress to get back to the business of governing and delivering real results for the American people.
“As New Dems, we wholeheartedly believe in bridging the gap between parties to craft durable policies that will improve Americans’ lives. But the House GOP continues to choose hyper-partisanship over governance.
“Republicans cannot continue down this path. Once and for all, they must join Democrats at the table to find an agreement that moves Congress and the country forward, not backward.
“It’s time for responsible Republicans to finally accept our olive branch and put an end to the chaos, so we can get back to work for the American people. The world is watching and waiting–– there’s no time to waste.”
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