The Democrats could vote for him but I doubt they will. They are pursuing a Chaos at Any Cost strategy. You know -- like any other day that ends in a -y.

Nick Sortor 
@nicksortor
#BREAKING: Steve Scalise will NOT be able to secure the 217 votes necessary to become Speaker, and is expected to WITHDRAW from the race today
@RepThomasMassie 
(R-KY) says at least 20 Republicans will not be voting for Scalise
Jim Jordan is expected to jump back into the race for Speaker of the House as soon as TODAY

In related news: Kevin McCarthy recently reversed himself and said he would consider taking the post of Speaker again.


And if this goes on, with the GOP unable to agree on a Speaker, that will probably be what happens.

The Democrats could vote for him but I doubt they will. They are pursuing a Chaos at Any Cost strategy. You know -- like any other day that ends in a -y.

#BREAKING: Steve Scalise will NOT be able to secure the 217 votes necessary to become Speaker, and is expected to WITHDRAW from the race today...{ai:summary}Steve Scalise will withdraw from his bid to become Speaker of the House as at least 20 Republicans will vote against him. It is doubtful that the Democrats will vote for him. #politics

Oof: Steve Scalise Will Withdraw His Bid to Become Speaker, As At Least 20 Republicans Will Vote Against Him

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