A.G. Gancarski
A Jacksonville Republican who voted twice against Rep. Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House of Representatives says the third time won’t be the charm.
In a statement Wednesday urging the choice of a “consensus candidate,” Rep. John Rutherford is telling the Freedom Caucus Republican from Ohio to give up on his dream of leading the House and to let someone run who has a shot of getting the majority, which requires 98% of Republicans to be on board.
“We’ve had two rounds of floor votes, and the vote against Rep. Jim Jordan has only gotten stronger. The hardball tactics haven’t worked. If we move to a third round, we already know the opposition is on track to grow. It’s time for Rep. Jordan to understand this race is over,” Rutherford said.
“Tonight, I suggest we either go to conference to show him in private or back to the floor to show him in public. Rep. Jordan is fiddling while the world is on fire. It’s time to get down to business and select a consensus candidate who can bring the Republican Conference together,” the four-term legislator added.
On both ballots this week, Rutherford voted for Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, and what’s clear from his statement is that he doesn’t intend to budge from an anti-Jordan vote.
Rutherford’s recalcitrance may lead to a lively Primary next year.
Duval County School Board member April Carney told Florida Politics yesterday that a “major bundler” has contacted her to gauge her interest in mounting a Primary challenge to the 71-year-old former Jacksonville Sheriff.
14 comments
My Take
October 18, 2023 at 7:40 pm
The total defeat of a rabid rightwing Republicàn extremist would be à welcome sign.
Sebert Newsome III
October 18, 2023 at 8:15 pm
disappointed in Rutherford , he should vote for Jordan, will support April Carney against him
Michael K
October 18, 2023 at 8:38 pm
Gym Jordan is a flame thrower, without the temperament or skill to serve as Speaker of the House. I appreciate Rutherford being honest and conscientious in his vote.
wiley
October 19, 2023 at 11:37 am
Just the opposite. Flame thrower only because RINO’s will not support conservative ideals.
Judith Lavendar
October 20, 2023 at 11:19 am
I guess you would prefer Jeffords? That’s what these hold outs are messing around with. New Republicans who want more discosure and a better way to manage the budget and limiting spending overall offends you? You must be approaching 99 years of age and have become inflexible. Or have you always been?
chahn
October 20, 2023 at 11:45 am
Anyone who refers to Representative Jordan in that manner exposes themselves as a Disgusting Tool of the Communists.
JPHJAX
October 18, 2023 at 10:07 pm
Rutherford showing his appropriating spendthrift inclination. I’ve voted for him in the past, won’t again. He needs to be primaried next year. End this Rino’s term, get a true conservative to represent us.
Sonja Fitch
October 19, 2023 at 3:33 am
Absolutely positively we in America need a working two party system. Even as a liberal I recognize Rutherford’s attempts at reason. Yucks like Gaetz are MAGA!!!!! Thank Rutherford !
Mike Collins
October 19, 2023 at 8:05 am
Congratulations to John Rutherford for standing up to the hardball tactics of Jim Jordan, which have been as ineffective as the rest of Jordan’s entire useless Congressional career. A Primary against Rutherford? He’ll crush you like a bug.
Jimmie Post
October 19, 2023 at 8:16 am
Thank you for standing for the constitutional republic!
Daniel Phillips
October 19, 2023 at 11:29 am
Thank you sir for standing on principle.
Frank Smetak
October 19, 2023 at 11:37 am
John Rutherford has lost touch with those that elected him. I didn’t care for him when he was sheriff in Jacksonville and he hasn’t done much of anything in Congress. Time to get him out.
Justhefacts
October 19, 2023 at 9:07 pm
True Frank.
John Rutherford has taken NEFL (R) voters for a ride rather than representing his district, he prefers to bow and kiss the ring of Tim Baker, Brian Hughes and Team McCarthy and the goals of the establishment; spending more of our taxpayer money in Appropriations Committee.
“Pride goeth before destruction.”
We need a new Congressman to replace him in 2024. 100 % percent.
MH/Duuuval
October 19, 2023 at 2:20 pm
Jordan is all mouth and incapable of leading the House — look at his record of achievements, or lack thereof.
Carney got the vote for School Board because DeSantis backed her. My guess is locals would prefer Rutherford to Carney if she decides to make the jump. (I would be happy if she did make an attempt; she is worthless on the School Board — especially in contrast to her predecessor.)
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