Allies say support from grassroots conservatives will help him win, but dozens of GOP holdouts present a tough hurdle
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https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/jim-jordans-backers-for-house-speaker-say-this-time-is-different-4e645e2fRep. Jim Jordan of Ohio is a founder of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus and supporter of former President Donald Trump.WASHINGTON—Some Republicans say strong support from grassroots conservatives will help new House speaker nominee Jim Jordan
and take the gavel this week. But opponents are digging in and the math remains unforgiving, setting the stage for another unpredictable floor vote.Continue reading your article with
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