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Arr, mateys! Jordan be not seekin' a third speaker vote, but be supportin' th' plan to empower th' interim speaker, says I!

2023-10-19

Arrr, me hearties! Methinks Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) be not seekin' a vote for speaker, aye, and he be backin' a plan to give Rep. Patrick T. McHenry (R-N.C.), the temporary speaker, more powers, accordin' to me sources. After two rounds o' votes, a band o' scurvy Republicans have made it clear that Jordan be lackin' enough support to win the speaker's gavel. With House matters at a standstill, our honorable lawmakers can now proceed with a proposal to...

In the language of a 17th century pirate, me mateys be tellin' me that Rep. Jim Jordan, a scallywag from Ohio, be not seekin' an additional vote for speaker o' the House on this fine Thursday. Instead, he be throwin' his support behind a plan to grant extra powers to Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, a fellow landlubber from North Carolina, who be servin' as the temporary speaker. This information comes from a bunch o' folks who be whisperin' in me ear on the condition o' anonymity.

Arr! It seems that Jordan's chances of wearin' the speaker's gavel be as slim as a plank walkin' the plank! After two rounds o' votes, a group o' miscreants from the Republican crew made it crystal clear that Jordan didn't have enough support among the scurvy dogs to claim the title o' speaker. With the House activities at a standstill, the rascals can now be movin' forward with a proposal to...

Avast! This be a right ol' pickle for Jordan. Looks like he'll be settlin' for a spot below decks, while McHenry takes the helm temporarily, assumin' more powers than previously granted. 'Tis a tale of political maneuverin' and the fickleness of the crew. The winds be blowin' in McHenry's favor, and Jordan be smart enough to know when to abandon ship. 'Tis the way o' the pirates, me hearties. Ye win some, ye lose some!

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