Republican Rep. Jim Jordan is trying to draw a sharp contrast with his chief competitor for the speakership, arguing that he would be a more effective messenger for his party to the American public as he tries to win Republican holdouts ahead of next week’s pivotal vote.
In an interview with CNN’s Manu Raju on Friday, Jordan made clear how he sees the race against House Majority Leader Steve Scalise. As Scalise courts GOP lawmakers privately, Jordan is making the case in public that he can serve as a key messenger for the party ahead of the 2024 election – pointing to former President Donald Trump’s endorsement and arguing that the next speaker needs to play a highly visible role in defending the Republican agenda.
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