More than 100 conservative leaders sent an open letter to Republican Representative Jim Jordan, asking him to run for Speaker of the House.
According to Breitbart, Representative Kevin McCarthy is the most favored to become the Republican choice to lead the chamber if the GOP holds the majority after November’s midterm elections.
However, many conservatives want another choice, so 114 leaders signed a letter asking Jim Jordan to be the alternative.
“The present House Republican leadership has proven that it’s part of ‘the Swamp.’ Consequently, a vote to promote any member of today’s House GOP leadership is a vote for the Swamp,” the letter begins. “It’s time to Clean House.”
“There must be a real race for Speaker of the House,” the letter continues. “Now. No backroom deals. A real race, starting this spring, to make every incumbent and candidate commit on the record, as a campaign issue, whether they’ll vote to save the Swamp or drain it.”
“America needs you to declare yourself as a candidate for Speaker at once,” the conservative leaders say to Jordan. “We write to you on behalf of millions of Americans who want Congress to drain the Swamp.”
The letter shows polling data on how many Americans are frustrated with both parties, explaining why a non-establishment Speaker candidate is needed to motivate the Republican base and intrigue moderate voters to believe that change is available.
“The present House Republican leadership has failed,” the letter concludes. “It is part of the problem. You are the solution. This is your moment. We pray you will seize it, knowing that if you do, we will do everything we can to help you succeed.”
Edwin Meese III is the first who signed the letter, known for being the counselor to Former President Reagan’s first term and the 75th U.S. attorney general during Reagan’s second term.
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