Jim Jordan elected US House Republican leader after crushing midterm defeat
From News - South China Morning Post
US House Republicans on Tuesday elected the congressman Jim Jordan as their new leader, turning to an outspoken conservative to steer the party after a crushing midterm defeat that handed Democrats control of the chamber. Jordan, 62, defeated outgoing House Majority Leader Steve Scalise in a contest that pitted calls for a fresh start against arguments for retaining experienced leadership. The vote was 106 to 73 at a closed-door party meeting, according to multiple media reports citing people...
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