Conservative Republican Rep. Jim Jordan fell significantly short of winning the House speaker’s gavel on a first ballot Tuesday, leaving the House in paralysis after 20 Republicans opposed the Ohio Republican.

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      9 months ago

      Do you really believe that Jim cares that it won’t work?

      He’ll just say that Biden vetoed it. It’s always Biden’s fault.

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        9 months ago

        “Try to blame Biden!” Has become my refrain when anyone complains about something political these days.

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      9 months ago

      Stalling student loan repayment was in the hands of the executive branch… all it took was republicans holding the government hostage over a shutdown like the one coming up again if they don’t pass a budget resolution.