CNN —Rep. Jim Jordan’s speaker bid is in peril as the Ohio Republican confronts steep opposition from members of his own party, raising serious questions over whether he can flip enough holdouts to win the gavel.
ET Wednesday in what could be a pivotal moment for Jordan’s candidacy that will show whether he is losing or gaining support.
But it’s not clear if Jordan has a viable path forward in the race amid the deep divisions within the House GOP conference and the resistance he faces.
Uncertainty over Jordan’s candidacy threatens to prolong the state of paralysis the House is currently stuck in.
Scalise initially defeated Jordan inside the GOP conference to become the speaker nominee, but later dropped out of the race amid opposition to his candidacy.
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