Right now, the Republicans in the House are working to determine who the next Speaker may be after the ouster of Kevin McCarthy. Some names suggested include: Donald Trump, Steve Scalise, Jim Jordan and even the Speaker Pro Tempore, Patrick McHenry. Different members have come out in support of Donald Trump, Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise for the most part. As if this has not already been a whole spectacle, apparently there will be a televised debate with Bret Baier airing on Monday night.
NEW: Multiple House Republicans tell me they're infuriated by the decision for speaker candidates to participate in a televised debate w/ Fox News Host Bret Baier from the Capitol on Monday, & several of them have already communicated those frustrations to the speaker candidates.
— Melanie Zanona (@MZanona) October 6, 2023
One lawmaker called it “insanity” and said “people are pissed.” Another Republican complained that this will turn their speaker’s race into a “circus.” A third predicted event won't go on as planned because of the pushback it's already getting.
— Melanie Zanona (@MZanona) October 6, 2023
