Illinois Democrats drew new maps. They pushed the GOP to the right.
Washington PostAPR 2023
GOP House Speaker Race: Scalise out; Jordan New Nominee
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The Spin
Republican narrative
Scalise made the right move backing out, it's just too bad he didn’t do it sooner because then we could have figured out where the rest of the caucus stands on Jordan or the alternatives. Jordan could be a perfect fit for this role, and whether it’s him or ultimately someone else, Republicans very soon intend to converge on a solution.
Democratic narrative
All Republicans have done since McCarthy's ousting is fight amongst themselves. Such embarrassing behavior is not fit for any office, let alone within the House. Meanwhile, Democrats remain a unified force within the US, which should pay off in the long run — particularly the next time voters go to the polls to pick a new House majority.