Tom Emmer, the House G.O.P.’s No. 3 leader, narrowly won his party’s nomination but drew an immediate backlash from right-wing colleagues and former President Donald J. Trump.

This is a gift link, so should work for everyone.

Representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota, the No. 3 House Republican, dropped his bid for speaker on Tuesday hours after securing his divided party’s nomination, after a swift backlash from the right, including former President Donald J. Trump, left his candidacy in shambles.

Guy lasted like 4hrs as the nominee. Didn’t even get a vote on the House floor before dropping out.

23 days til the government shuts down.

  • kent_eh@lemmy.caEnglish
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    8 months ago

    The fact that so many of these wannabe speakers are seeking Trump’s endorsement would suggest they still don’t get it.