Speaker of the House Archives

Give Speaker a Chance (By Jim Harden)

January 3, 2024 by Jerry McGlothlin

(Originally published on NewsMax.) Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., was not the first choice to succeed Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House of Representatives. After the position was vacant for three weeks, he was the fourth nominee put forward, and he won on a party line vote. He replaced a failed speaker who broke promises to the public and his party and seemed more willing to kowtow to Democrats than support the Republicans even when … Read more

Gun Owners of America Officially Endorse Jim Jordan As the New Speaker of the House

October 24, 2023 by Jerry McGlothlin

Group spokesman Stephen Willeford explains why the Ohio Republican representative is an ideal candidate for the role. The House is in full disarray at the moment, as Republicans can’t seem to make up their minds on how to move forward with electing a new Speaker of the House now that Kevin McCarthy has been ousted. For the longest time, many, including former President Donald Trump, have been pushing to get Ohio representative Jim Jordan into … Read more

Does the House Speaker Situation Affect the Financial Future of U.S. Citizens?

January 4, 2023 by Jerry McGlothlin

A representative for IRAQuote.com explains why the ongoing search for a House Speaker could have repercussions on retirees. At one point, House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy thought he’d be a sure lock for Speaker of the House with Nancy Pelosi departing the position. However, that’s no longer the case. Following the first day of Republicans taking over the House of Congress, McCarthy was unable to secure the votes needed to sustain the role. Several hardline … Read more