House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has lost a secret vote to remain his party’s nominee for House speaker, several Republican lawmakers told reporters.
Jordan lost the ballot by 86-112, Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., said. She added that Republicans will leave town for the weekend, and members have until noon on Sunday to declare their candidacy. A candidate forum is expected Monday.
It’s very telling (and unsurprising) that Jordan’s support didn’t collapse because of his crazy positions or utter lack of qualifications for the job. No, his support collapsed when his crazy supporters started threatening other Republicans.
Echoes of “the only moral abortion is my abortion.” The GOP is fine with craziness…as long as it’s only hurting other people.
Yeah, turns out bullies don’t like being bullied by other bullies, and bullying that is not saved for non-bullies is unwelcome bullying. Who knew.