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| "Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has said Republicans must take up government funding and Israel/Ukraine aid." | Positive | 10% Conservative |
| "Members are called to vote electronically by state." | Positive | 4% Conservative |
| "Lawmakers will then have a period of debate before a roll call vote in which each member will be called upon to state who they support for speaker." | Positive | 4% Conservative |
| "Going after corruption and delivering accountability at the highest levels of government, on behalf of we the people." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "Oct 23, 5:11 PM EDTHow speaker candidates have voted on issues such as 2020 election, Ukraine aid, same-sex marriageThere are nine candidates for speaker." | Negative | -24% Liberal |
| "A conservative firebrand and favorite of former President Donald Trump, Jordan was first elected to Congress in 2006 and in 2015, founded the House Freedom Caucus -- a conservative group that supports hard-line stances on government spending, health care, immigration and other issues." | Negative | -34% Liberal |
| "McCarthy fired back on Democrats, calling them ineffective on border security and other issues." | Negative | -68% Liberal |
| "Stefanik went on to praise Jordan as a patriot and a wier." | Positive | 52% Conservative |
| "Stefanik went on to praise Jordan as a patriot and a wier." | Positive | 52% Conservative |
| "Now the candidates for speaker include: Reps. Jack Bergman of Michigan, Byron Donalds of Florida, Tom Emmer of Miesota, Kevin Hern of Oklahoma, Mike Johnson of Louisiana, Dan Meuser of Pesylvania, Gary Palmer of Alabama, Austin Scott of Georgia and Pete Sessions of Texas.House Republicans will hear from each candidate in a closed-door forum on Monday night." | Positive | 48% Conservative |
| "Now the candidates for speaker include: Reps. Jack Bergman of Michigan, Byron Donalds of Florida, Tom Emmer of Miesota, Kevin Hern of Oklahoma, Mike Johnson of Louisiana, Dan Meuser of Pesylvania, Gary Palmer of Alabama, Austin Scott of Georgia and Pete Sessions of Texas.House Republicans will hear from each candidate in a closed-door forum on Monday night." | Positive | 48% Conservative |
| "Now the candidates for speaker include: Reps. Jack Bergman of Michigan, Byron Donalds of Florida, Tom Emmer of Miesota, Kevin Hern of Oklahoma, Mike Johnson of Louisiana, Dan Meuser of Pesylvania, Gary Palmer of Alabama, Austin Scott of Georgia and Pete Sessions of Texas.House Republicans will hear from each candidate in a closed-door forum on Monday night." | Positive | 48% Conservative |
| "Now the candidates for speaker include: Reps. Jack Bergman of Michigan, Byron Donalds of Florida, Tom Emmer of Miesota, Kevin Hern of Oklahoma, Mike Johnson of Louisiana, Dan Meuser of Pesylvania, Gary Palmer of Alabama, Austin Scott of Georgia and Pete Sessions of Texas.House Republicans will hear from each candidate in a closed-door forum on Monday night." | Positive | 48% Conservative |
| "Now the candidates for speaker include: Reps. Jack Bergman of Michigan, Byron Donalds of Florida, Tom Emmer of Miesota, Kevin Hern of Oklahoma, Mike Johnson of Louisiana, Dan Meuser of Pesylvania, Gary Palmer of Alabama, Austin Scott of Georgia and Pete Sessions of Texas.House Republicans will hear from each candidate in a closed-door forum on Monday night." | Positive | 48% Conservative |
| "Now the candidates for speaker include: Reps. Jack Bergman of Michigan, Byron Donalds of Florida, Tom Emmer of Miesota, Kevin Hern of Oklahoma, Mike Johnson of Louisiana, Dan Meuser of Pesylvania, Gary Palmer of Alabama, Austin Scott of Georgia and Pete Sessions of Texas.House Republicans will hear from each candidate in a closed-door forum on Monday night." | Positive | 48% Conservative |
| "Now the candidates for speaker include: Reps. Jack Bergman of Michigan, Byron Donalds of Florida, Tom Emmer of Miesota, Kevin Hern of Oklahoma, Mike Johnson of Louisiana, Dan Meuser of Pesylvania, Gary Palmer of Alabama, Austin Scott of Georgia and Pete Sessions of Texas.House Republicans will hear from each candidate in a closed-door forum on Monday night." | Positive | 48% Conservative |
| "Now the candidates for speaker include: Reps. Jack Bergman of Michigan, Byron Donalds of Florida, Tom Emmer of Miesota, Kevin Hern of Oklahoma, Mike Johnson of Louisiana, Dan Meuser of Pesylvania, Gary Palmer of Alabama, Austin Scott of Georgia and Pete Sessions of Texas.House Republicans will hear from each candidate in a closed-door forum on Monday night." | Positive | 48% Conservative |
| "Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy has already endorsed Emmer for the top job." | Positive | 46% Conservative |
| "Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy has already endorsed Emmer for the top job." | Positive | 46% Conservative |
| "Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson and Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern will run for speaker for a second time today, according to aides." | Positive | 34% Conservative |
| "Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson and Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern will run for speaker for a second time today, according to aides." | Positive | 34% Conservative |
| "Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy stood to nominate Jordan, calling him an effective legislator amid scrutiny of his record." | Positive | 30% Conservative |
| "Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy stood to nominate Jordan, calling him an effective legislator amid scrutiny of his record." | Positive | 30% Conservative |
| "Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., congratulated Emmer on X for becoming the speaker-designate." | Positive | 28% Conservative |
| "Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., congratulated Emmer on X for becoming the speaker-designate." | Positive | 28% Conservative |
| "Oct 18, 7:56 PM EDTMcHenry says he'll give Jordan 'as long as he needs' to clinch speakershipSpeaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., said he plans on giving Jordan as long as he needs to garner the support necessary to clinch the speakership." | Positive | 28% Conservative |
| "Oct 18, 7:56 PM EDTMcHenry says he'll give Jordan 'as long as he needs' to clinch speakershipSpeaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., said he plans on giving Jordan as long as he needs to garner the support necessary to clinch the speakership." | Positive | 28% Conservative |
| "Oct 18, 7:56 PM EDTMcHenry says he'll give Jordan 'as long as he needs' to clinch speakershipSpeaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., said he plans on giving Jordan as long as he needs to garner the support necessary to clinch the speakership." | Positive | 28% Conservative |
| "Three voted for former New York congressman Lee Zeldin: Reps. Anthony D'Espositio, Andrew Garbarino and Nick LaLota -- all members of the New York delegation." | Positive | 28% Conservative |
| "Three voted for former New York congressman Lee Zeldin: Reps. Anthony D'Espositio, Andrew Garbarino and Nick LaLota -- all members of the New York delegation." | Positive | 28% Conservative |
| "Three voted for former New York congressman Lee Zeldin: Reps. Anthony D'Espositio, Andrew Garbarino and Nick LaLota -- all members of the New York delegation." | Positive | 28% Conservative |
| "Lucas took a seat in the back near the aisle, chatting briefly with Republican Rep. Randy Weber of Texas." | Positive | 26% Conservative |
| "Lucas took a seat in the back near the aisle, chatting briefly with Republican Rep. Randy Weber of Texas." | Positive | 26% Conservative |
| "Majority Whip Tom Emmer is inching closer to getting support from majority of the conference." | Positive | 22% Conservative |
| "When asked if he thinks Jordan will ultimately get the votes, McCarthy said yes.Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry, after reading aloud the results of the first ballot, gaveled the chamber into recess." | Positive | 20% Conservative |
| "When asked if he thinks Jordan will ultimately get the votes, McCarthy said yes.Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry, after reading aloud the results of the first ballot, gaveled the chamber into recess." | Positive | 20% Conservative |
| "Oct 24, 12:22 PM EDTEmmer wins speaker nominationHouse Majority Whip Tom Emmer won the nomination for speaker in the fifth round of voting." | Positive | 18% Conservative |
| "Oct 24, 12:22 PM EDTEmmer wins speaker nominationHouse Majority Whip Tom Emmer won the nomination for speaker in the fifth round of voting." | Positive | 18% Conservative |
| "Hern made it through four rounds of voting earlier Tuesday, with his highest level of support being 31 votes." | Positive | 16% Conservative |
| "Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., just popped into the chamber and noticed about 20 visitors seated patiently in the gallery and shouted, We're looking for a speaker." | Positive | 16% Conservative |
| "Meuser had direct and strong conversations with GOP colleagues after the vote to try to swing them, he said." | Positive | 16% Conservative |
| "Still others, however, were more optimistic -- comparing this process to McCarthy's and using it to argue that Jordan is on track for success." | Positive | 16% Conservative |
| "Still others, however, were more optimistic -- comparing this process to McCarthy's and using it to argue that Jordan is on track for success." | Positive | 16% Conservative |
| "Neguse is now seated there, chatting with his colleague." | Positive | 16% Conservative |
| "House Majority Whip Tom Emmer received the most votes again." | Positive | 14% Conservative |
| "Jordan said he hopes that the Republicans will elect him today, so that lawmakers can get the House open as soon as possible." | Positive | 14% Conservative |
| "McHenry kept his cards close entering the meeting about whether he supports the plan." | Positive | 14% Conservative |
| "We are going to find out here pretty soon, Jordan told ABC News Senior Congressional Correspondent Rachel Scott when asked if he has enough support to get elected." | Positive | 14% Conservative |
| "Reps. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., and Mike Johnson, R-La., are ruing, aides told ABC News." | Positive | 12% Conservative |
| "Reps. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., and Mike Johnson, R-La., are ruing, aides told ABC News." | Positive | 12% Conservative |
| "Oct 24, 9:38 AM EDTWould Democrats come to Tom Emmer's aid?" | Positive | 12% Conservative |
| "Our plan this weekend is to get the speaker elected to the House of Representatives as soon as possible so we can help the American people, Jordan later added." | Positive | 12% Conservative |
| "There's real serious work to be done, Pesylvania Rep. Dan Meuser said." | Positive | 12% Conservative |
| "It's not a complicated situation, Jeffries responded." | Positive | 12% Conservative |
| "Emmer received 117 votes in the final round." | Positive | 10% Conservative |
| "There will be a roll call vote in conference after the speech to help Emmer determine if he can get to the 217 votes needed before heading to the House floor." | Positive | 10% Conservative |
| "House Majority Whip Tom Emmer received the most votes on the first ballot, according to members." | Positive | 10% Conservative |
| "Oct 23, 4:58 PM EDTTrump has spoken with several speaker candidates -- including EmmerFormer President Donald Trump has spoken to several of the candidates for speaker of the House including Reps. Tom Emmer, Kevin Hern, Pete Sessions and Byron Donalds, multiple sources tell ABC News." | Positive | 10% Conservative |
| "Oct 23, 4:58 PM EDTTrump has spoken with several speaker candidates -- including EmmerFormer President Donald Trump has spoken to several of the candidates for speaker of the House including Reps. Tom Emmer, Kevin Hern, Pete Sessions and Byron Donalds, multiple sources tell ABC News." | Positive | 10% Conservative |
| "Oct 23, 4:58 PM EDTTrump has spoken with several speaker candidates -- including EmmerFormer President Donald Trump has spoken to several of the candidates for speaker of the House including Reps. Tom Emmer, Kevin Hern, Pete Sessions and Byron Donalds, multiple sources tell ABC News." | Positive | 10% Conservative |
| "Oct 23, 4:58 PM EDTTrump has spoken with several speaker candidates -- including EmmerFormer President Donald Trump has spoken to several of the candidates for speaker of the House including Reps. Tom Emmer, Kevin Hern, Pete Sessions and Byron Donalds, multiple sources tell ABC News." | Positive | 10% Conservative |
| "Oct 23, 4:58 PM EDTTrump has spoken with several speaker candidates -- including EmmerFormer President Donald Trump has spoken to several of the candidates for speaker of the House including Reps. Tom Emmer, Kevin Hern, Pete Sessions and Byron Donalds, multiple sources tell ABC News." | Positive | 10% Conservative |
| "Oct 23, 4:58 PM EDTTrump has spoken with several speaker candidates -- including EmmerFormer President Donald Trump has spoken to several of the candidates for speaker of the House including Reps. Tom Emmer, Kevin Hern, Pete Sessions and Byron Donalds, multiple sources tell ABC News." | Positive | 10% Conservative |
| "Oct 23, 4:58 PM EDTTrump has spoken with several speaker candidates -- including EmmerFormer President Donald Trump has spoken to several of the candidates for speaker of the House including Reps. Tom Emmer, Kevin Hern, Pete Sessions and Byron Donalds, multiple sources tell ABC News." | Positive | 10% Conservative |
| "The chamber is paralyzed without one, unable to respond to the crisis in Israel or consider the foreign aid package being requested by President Joe Biden." | Positive | 10% Conservative |
| "Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has said Republicans must take up government funding and Israel/Ukraine aid." | Positive | 2% Conservative |
| "Barr, who was the only member in the Chamber during this interaction, mingled for a few minutes before excusing himself." | Positive | 10% Conservative |
| "Oct 18, 9:42 AM EDTIf Jordan's can't win, one Republican wants to empower Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenryRep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, one of the few remaining moderates in the GOP majority, could bring up a motion to empower temporary speaker Patrick McHenry if Jordan can't lock down the votes for speaker on the second ballot Wednesday morning." | Positive | 10% Conservative |
| "Oct 18, 9:42 AM EDTIf Jordan's can't win, one Republican wants to empower Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenryRep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, one of the few remaining moderates in the GOP majority, could bring up a motion to empower temporary speaker Patrick McHenry if Jordan can't lock down the votes for speaker on the second ballot Wednesday morning." | Positive | 10% Conservative |
| "Oct 18, 9:42 AM EDTIf Jordan's can't win, one Republican wants to empower Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenryRep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, one of the few remaining moderates in the GOP majority, could bring up a motion to empower temporary speaker Patrick McHenry if Jordan can't lock down the votes for speaker on the second ballot Wednesday morning." | Positive | 10% Conservative |
| "Republicans leaving the closed-door meeting say that Rep. Tom Emmer will continue to meet with holdouts behind closed doors." | Positive | 8% Conservative |
| "These were the results of the second secret ballot, according to members:Tom Emmer - 90Mike Johnson - 37Byron Donalds - 33Kevin Hern - 31Austin Scott - 14Jack Bergman - 7Oct 24, 10:47 AM EDTFirst round results: Sessions eliminated, Emmer received the most votesRep. Pete Sessions of Texas was eliminated on the first round." | Positive | 8% Conservative |
| "These were the results of the second secret ballot, according to members:Tom Emmer - 90Mike Johnson - 37Byron Donalds - 33Kevin Hern - 31Austin Scott - 14Jack Bergman - 7Oct 24, 10:47 AM EDTFirst round results: Sessions eliminated, Emmer received the most votesRep. Pete Sessions of Texas was eliminated on the first round." | Positive | 8% Conservative |
| "These were the results of the second secret ballot, according to members:Tom Emmer - 90Mike Johnson - 37Byron Donalds - 33Kevin Hern - 31Austin Scott - 14Jack Bergman - 7Oct 24, 10:47 AM EDTFirst round results: Sessions eliminated, Emmer received the most votesRep. Pete Sessions of Texas was eliminated on the first round." | Positive | 8% Conservative |
| "These were the results of the second secret ballot, according to members:Tom Emmer - 90Mike Johnson - 37Byron Donalds - 33Kevin Hern - 31Austin Scott - 14Jack Bergman - 7Oct 24, 10:47 AM EDTFirst round results: Sessions eliminated, Emmer received the most votesRep. Pete Sessions of Texas was eliminated on the first round." | Positive | 8% Conservative |
| "These were the results of the second secret ballot, according to members:Tom Emmer - 90Mike Johnson - 37Byron Donalds - 33Kevin Hern - 31Austin Scott - 14Jack Bergman - 7Oct 24, 10:47 AM EDTFirst round results: Sessions eliminated, Emmer received the most votesRep. Pete Sessions of Texas was eliminated on the first round." | Positive | 8% Conservative |
| "These were the results of the second secret ballot, according to members:Tom Emmer - 90Mike Johnson - 37Byron Donalds - 33Kevin Hern - 31Austin Scott - 14Jack Bergman - 7Oct 24, 10:47 AM EDTFirst round results: Sessions eliminated, Emmer received the most votesRep. Pete Sessions of Texas was eliminated on the first round." | Positive | 8% Conservative |
| "These were the results of the second secret ballot, according to members:Tom Emmer - 90Mike Johnson - 37Byron Donalds - 33Kevin Hern - 31Austin Scott - 14Jack Bergman - 7Oct 24, 10:47 AM EDTFirst round results: Sessions eliminated, Emmer received the most votesRep. Pete Sessions of Texas was eliminated on the first round." | Positive | 8% Conservative |
| "These were the results of the second secret ballot, according to members:Tom Emmer - 90Mike Johnson - 37Byron Donalds - 33Kevin Hern - 31Austin Scott - 14Jack Bergman - 7Oct 24, 10:47 AM EDTFirst round results: Sessions eliminated, Emmer received the most votesRep. Pete Sessions of Texas was eliminated on the first round." | Positive | 8% Conservative |
| "I came in late and have other commitments I want to adhere to, Meuser said." | Positive | 8% Conservative |
| "But three House Republicans have told ABC News that Emmer is making calls soliciting support for a bid." | Positive | 8% Conservative |
| "Let's figure out who that individual is, get behind him and get to work for the American people, Jordan concluded." | Positive | 8% Conservative |
| "We got important work to do, Jordan said, ticking through a list of projects he would like to address as speaker." | Positive | 8% Conservative |
| "Our voters worked very hard to give us the majority, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., said." | Positive | 8% Conservative |
| "Jordan had also previously said he was hoping to bring the conference together and acknowledged they were looking at all kinds of options, including expanding the powers of McHenry and allowing the House to get back to business without an elected GOP speaker." | Positive | 8% Conservative |
| "Jordan had also previously said he was hoping to bring the conference together and acknowledged they were looking at all kinds of options, including expanding the powers of McHenry and allowing the House to get back to business without an elected GOP speaker." | Positive | 8% Conservative |
| "Look, Speaker-designee Jordan is working with the conference to get his votes." | Positive | 8% Conservative |
| "He reiterated that he is not going to drop out of the speaker battle and emphasized that he had basically the same level of support as McCarthy on his first vote in January." | Positive | 8% Conservative |
| "Oct 17, 12:04 PM EDTJordan projects confidenceJordan spent the final hours meeting with GOP holdouts and working the phones ahead of the noon vote." | Positive | 8% Conservative |
| "-ABC's Lalee Ibssa, Soorin Kim, Kendall Ross and Rachel ScottOct 24, 2:26 PM EDTEmmer to meet with holdouts during break in closed-door meetingHouse Republicans are taking a break from the closed-door meeting for the next few hours." | Positive | 6% Conservative |
| "Rep. Steve Scalise, who ran for the top spot earlier this month, told reporters that Emmer said he won't put his nomination on the floor for a full vote until he locks down 217 votes behind closed doors." | Positive | 6% Conservative |
| "Rep. Steve Scalise, who ran for the top spot earlier this month, told reporters that Emmer said he won't put his nomination on the floor for a full vote until he locks down 217 votes behind closed doors." | Positive | 6% Conservative |
| "Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern, whose name was previously floated for the job, told ABC News he will run for speaker at the candidate forum." | Positive | 6% Conservative |
| "Jim Jordan, in brief remarks, said it's time for House Republicans to find consensus and that whoever becomes their next speaker pick will have his support." | Positive | 6% Conservative |
| "House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries received 212 votes." | Positive | 6% Conservative |
| "Each member is being called on alphabetically to voice who they want to see succeed McCarthy." | Positive | 6% Conservative |
| "Jordan said, referencing an effort to empower Rep. Patrick McHenry to conduct House business." | Positive | 6% Conservative |
| "Jordan said, referencing an effort to empower Rep. Patrick McHenry to conduct House business." | Positive | 6% Conservative |
| "ABC News Senior Congressional Correspondent Rachel Scott asked Teessee Rep. Tim Burchett." | Positive | 6% Conservative |
| "Seven voted for Scalise: Reps. Tony Gonzales of Texas, Kay Granger of Texas, Mario Diaz Balart of Florida, Mike Kelly of Pesylvania, John Rutherford of Florida, Reps. Mike Simpson of Idaho and Steve Womack of Arkansas." | Positive | 6% Conservative |
| "Seven voted for Scalise: Reps. Tony Gonzales of Texas, Kay Granger of Texas, Mario Diaz Balart of Florida, Mike Kelly of Pesylvania, John Rutherford of Florida, Reps. Mike Simpson of Idaho and Steve Womack of Arkansas." | Positive | 6% Conservative |
| "Seven voted for Scalise: Reps. Tony Gonzales of Texas, Kay Granger of Texas, Mario Diaz Balart of Florida, Mike Kelly of Pesylvania, John Rutherford of Florida, Reps. Mike Simpson of Idaho and Steve Womack of Arkansas." | Positive | 6% Conservative |
| "Seven voted for Scalise: Reps. Tony Gonzales of Texas, Kay Granger of Texas, Mario Diaz Balart of Florida, Mike Kelly of Pesylvania, John Rutherford of Florida, Reps. Mike Simpson of Idaho and Steve Womack of Arkansas." | Positive | 6% Conservative |
| "Seven voted for Scalise: Reps. Tony Gonzales of Texas, Kay Granger of Texas, Mario Diaz Balart of Florida, Mike Kelly of Pesylvania, John Rutherford of Florida, Reps. Mike Simpson of Idaho and Steve Womack of Arkansas." | Positive | 6% Conservative |
| "Seven voted for Scalise: Reps. Tony Gonzales of Texas, Kay Granger of Texas, Mario Diaz Balart of Florida, Mike Kelly of Pesylvania, John Rutherford of Florida, Reps. Mike Simpson of Idaho and Steve Womack of Arkansas." | Positive | 6% Conservative |
| "Seven voted for Scalise: Reps. Tony Gonzales of Texas, Kay Granger of Texas, Mario Diaz Balart of Florida, Mike Kelly of Pesylvania, John Rutherford of Florida, Reps. Mike Simpson of Idaho and Steve Womack of Arkansas." | Positive | 6% Conservative |
| "Seven voted for Scalise: Reps. Tony Gonzales of Texas, Kay Granger of Texas, Mario Diaz Balart of Florida, Mike Kelly of Pesylvania, John Rutherford of Florida, Reps. Mike Simpson of Idaho and Steve Womack of Arkansas." | Positive | 6% Conservative |
| "In the last round of voting, he received 97 votes to Emmer's 117.Hern, also in his fourth term, sits on the Ways and Means Committee and is the current chairman of the Republican Study Committee -- the largest group of House Republicans." | Positive | 4% Conservative |
| "House Majority Whip Tom Emmer is currently speaking to the conference after wiing a majority of GOP votes to be elected speaker." | Positive | 4% Conservative |
| "Jordan looked forward to returning to his role as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, telling reporters he has several depositions lined up next week." | Positive | 4% Conservative |
| "The best thing for Republicans to do is to elect a speaker, former Speaker Kevin McCarthy told reporters." | Positive | 4% Conservative |
| "Oct 17, 3:57 PM EDTJeffries urges GOP to join Dems in 'finding a bipartisan path forward'ABC News asked House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries if he sees Republicans forging a way out of the speakership impasse today." | Positive | 4% Conservative |
| "Oct 17, 3:57 PM EDTJeffries urges GOP to join Dems in 'finding a bipartisan path forward'ABC News asked House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries if he sees Republicans forging a way out of the speakership impasse today." | Positive | 4% Conservative |
| "and I became speaker, McCarthy said." | Positive | 4% Conservative |
| "Rep. Jake Ellzey voted for fellow Republican Rep. Mike Garcia." | Positive | 4% Conservative |
| "Rep. Jake Ellzey voted for fellow Republican Rep. Mike Garcia." | Positive | 4% Conservative |
| "Buck told ABC News on Monday, I think Jim at some point If he is going to lead this conference ... is going to have to be strong and say Donald Trump didn't win the election, and we need to move forward." | Positive | 4% Conservative |
| "Buck told ABC News on Monday, I think Jim at some point If he is going to lead this conference ... is going to have to be strong and say Donald Trump didn't win the election, and we need to move forward." | Positive | 4% Conservative |
| "Buck told ABC News on Monday, I think Jim at some point If he is going to lead this conference ... is going to have to be strong and say Donald Trump didn't win the election, and we need to move forward." | Positive | 4% Conservative |
| "A top aide to Jordan told ABC News that the congressman has been meeting with members and making calls this morning ahead of the vote." | Positive | 4% Conservative |
| "Support for GOP Rep. Patrick McHenry, the interim speaker, began to emerge on this ballot." | Positive | 2% Conservative |
| "Sources say Jeffries floated the idea of elevating a temporary speaker for a limited time so the House can do its work -- a signal that a growing number of Democrats could support this plan." | Positive | 2% Conservative |
| "Of course, Republicans such as Meuser and others argued that not voting in a speaker will also threaten GOP victories in the next election." | Positive | 2% Conservative |
| "-ABC's Rachel Scott, Lauren Peller, Arthur Jones and John ParkinsonOct 17, 2:49 PM EDTJordan's team says expect another round of votes todayThe House needs a speaker as soon as possible, Russell Dye, a spokesperson for Jordan, said in a statement." | Positive | 2% Conservative |
| "Jordan had just as many votes as I had on the first one." | Positive | 2% Conservative |
| "We are at a time of great crisis across America, Stefanik said." | Positive | 2% Conservative |
| "He walked over to the center aisle to talk with Colorado Democrat Joe Neguse.Michigan Democrat Dan Kildee is seated behind the Democrat leadership table." | Positive | 2% Conservative |
| "He walked over to the center aisle to talk with Colorado Democrat Joe Neguse.Michigan Democrat Dan Kildee is seated behind the Democrat leadership table." | Positive | 2% Conservative |
| "And as Emmer headed out to convince the more than two dozen holdouts to cast ballots for him." | Positive | 0% Conservative |
| "Oct 23, 7:46 PM EDTSpeaker race down to eight after Rep. Meuser drops outPesylvania Republican Rep. Dan Meuser told reporters outside the candidate forum Monday night that he is dropping out of the speaker's race." | Positive | 0% Conservative |
| "I'm ruing for Speaker of the House to bring our conference together and get back to work, Emmer said on X.Emmer (the No. 3 Republican) sent a Dear Colleague letter saying that the GOP conference remains at a crossroads and the deck is stacked against us.Having had the privilege of getting to know all of you as your NRCC chair and as your majority whip, I know we are still ready for that fight, Emmer said about keeping the House majority." | Positive | 0% Conservative |
| "I'm ruing for Speaker of the House to bring our conference together and get back to work, Emmer said on X.Emmer (the No. 3 Republican) sent a Dear Colleague letter saying that the GOP conference remains at a crossroads and the deck is stacked against us.Having had the privilege of getting to know all of you as your NRCC chair and as your majority whip, I know we are still ready for that fight, Emmer said about keeping the House majority." | Positive | 0% Conservative |
| "We need to come together and figure out who our speaker is going to be, Jordan said." | Positive | 0% Conservative |
| "The secret ballot vote was 86-112.House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, leaving the meeting, said they will be starting over on Monday." | Positive | 0% Conservative |
| "Gimenez said." | Positive | 0% Conservative |
| "Barr asked, to which several visitors responded they were from South Carolina, Pittsburgh and Virginia." | Positive | 0% Conservative |
| "Among the first members on the floor is Republican Rep. Frank Lucas of Oklahoma, who is using a walker as he recovers from a major operation after sustaining a hip injury farming." | Positive | 0% Conservative |
| "That isn't a conversation that we've had, Aguilar told reporters." | Negative | -2% Liberal |
| "Rep. Tom Emmer, who is believed to be the frontruer in the race, is one of two candidates who voted to certify the 2020 election." | Negative | -2% Liberal |
| "While no decision has been made, multiple Democrats have signaled they would be open to helping him by voting present or sitting out the vote to make it easier for Emmer to win." | Negative | -2% Liberal |
| "Every day, every day, the majority chooses to engage in a Republicans civil war that is threatening their own members instead of engaging with us in the work of the American people is a day that weakens this institution and the standing of our county, Clark said." | Negative | -2% Liberal |
| "Jeffries called on traditional Republicans to link up with Democrats to find a bipartisan path forward." | Negative | -2% Liberal |
| "Patrick McHenry is one of them." | Negative | -2% Liberal |
| "Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., shared his opposition." | Negative | -2% Liberal |
| "On his way to the Thursday morning meeting with his colleagues, Jordan wouldn't directly say what he plaed to do but pledged to offer an update after he heard from fellow members." | Negative | -2% Liberal |
| "Seven Republicans voted for House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who initially won the party's nomination for speaker but bowed out of the race last week." | Negative | -2% Liberal |
| "By empowering Patrick McHenry as Speaker Pro Tempore we can take care of our ally Israel until a new Speaker is elected, Joyce said in a statement." | Negative | -2% Liberal |
| "I think the difference here is we have rules so we can sit down, talk to the other members and be able to move forward, McCarthy said." | Negative | -2% Liberal |
| "Johnson is a fourth-term lawmaker and the House Republican vice conference chair." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "There are now eight candidates ruing for House speaker.Meuser said he hasn't decided who he will endorse in the speaker's race." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "If it keeps up any longer, I think it will, Meuser said when asked if the inability to elect a speaker will cost the Republicans the House majority." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "Emmer is one of two Republicans ruing for speaker who voted to certify the 2020 election results." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "House Majority Whip Tom Emmer has officially aounced his bid for Speaker." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries received 210 votes, two fewer than in previous rounds due to Democratic absences." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "There are others, Jeffries said." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "Ohio Republican Jim Jordan is pushing ahead in his bid for speaker, telling reporters that he believes House Republicans must elect one to get on with the American people's business as he signals additional rounds of votes could continue through the weekend." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "-ABC's Benjamin SiegelOct 19, 12:21 PM EDTSome House conservatives slam proposal to empower temporary speaker and delay vote on JordanAs Republicans continue to debate how best to move forward given Jordan's impasse, some of his top allies are bashing the idea of elevating Patrick McHenry with Democratic support until January to get the House through funding Israel/Ukraine aid and avoiding a shutdown." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "The next votes are expected Thursday no earlier than 12 p.m., Emmer said." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "Jordan told reporters that another vote for speaker could come Thursday." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "Five voted for McCarthy:" | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "While Jordan has continued to attempt to sway holdout Republicans, only Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California has aounced a change of heart following the first ballot." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "The next speaker vote will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jordan said after he left a two-hour meeting in Whip Emmer's office." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "The next speaker vote will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jordan said after he left a two-hour meeting in Whip Emmer's office." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "McCarthy said he'll talk to Jordan and help in any way he can." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "Typically, one lawmaker from each party is nominated -- in this case, Jordan is the Republican nominee and Jeffries is the Democratic nominee." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "Oct 17, 10:57 AM EDTDoes Jordan have the votes?" | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "No Democrats are expected to support Jordan's nomination." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "Oct 17, 10:55 AM EDTWho is Jim Jordan?The Ohio Republican won the GOP nomination for speaker last week." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "This comes a day after Trump confirmed he spoke with Emmer over the weekend, saying he's always gotten along with him, and that he would be staying out of the speaker race." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "This comes a day after Trump confirmed he spoke with Emmer over the weekend, saying he's always gotten along with him, and that he would be staying out of the speaker race." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "While his vote has sparked backlash among allies of former President Donald Trump, Democrats have found it commendable." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "That means Jordan will need 214 votes to win the speakership." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "There's been multiple rounds of votes for speaker before we all know that, Jordan said, alluding to the 15 rounds of votes last January to elect Kevin McCarthy as speaker." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "There's been multiple rounds of votes for speaker before we all know that, Jordan said, alluding to the 15 rounds of votes last January to elect Kevin McCarthy as speaker." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "Oct 19, 5:03 PM EDTJordan, leaving meeting, says there will be a 3rd vote after allLeaving the closed-door meeting with Republicans, Jordan said that the House will vote again on his speaker bid for a third time." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "Oct 19, 2:52 PM EDTMcCarthy shouted at Matt Gaetz in GOP meetingFormer Speaker Kevin McCarthy shouted at Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida as the party met behind closed doors." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "Oct 19, 2:52 PM EDTMcCarthy shouted at Matt Gaetz in GOP meetingFormer Speaker Kevin McCarthy shouted at Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida as the party met behind closed doors." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "Oct 19, 2:52 PM EDTMcCarthy shouted at Matt Gaetz in GOP meetingFormer Speaker Kevin McCarthy shouted at Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida as the party met behind closed doors." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "Oct 19, 2:52 PM EDTMcCarthy shouted at Matt Gaetz in GOP meetingFormer Speaker Kevin McCarthy shouted at Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida as the party met behind closed doors." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "Oct 19, 2:27 PM EDTPlan to temporarily empower McHenry appears to be nonstarterAfter more than three hours behind closed doors, House Republicans don't seem to have a plan on how to move forward with the speakership." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "The meeting is still ongoing, but several Republicans emerged in the last few minutes to tell reporters that the proposal to temporarily empower Patrick McHenry is now a nonstarter, lacking the support of a majority of Republicans." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "They were: Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, Drew Ferguson of Georgia, Tony Gonzales of Texas, Kay Granger of Texas, John Rutherford of Florida, Mike Simpson of Idaho and Steve Womack of Arkansas." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "They were: Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, Drew Ferguson of Georgia, Tony Gonzales of Texas, Kay Granger of Texas, John Rutherford of Florida, Mike Simpson of Idaho and Steve Womack of Arkansas." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "They were: Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, Drew Ferguson of Georgia, Tony Gonzales of Texas, Kay Granger of Texas, John Rutherford of Florida, Mike Simpson of Idaho and Steve Womack of Arkansas." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "They were: Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, Drew Ferguson of Georgia, Tony Gonzales of Texas, Kay Granger of Texas, John Rutherford of Florida, Mike Simpson of Idaho and Steve Womack of Arkansas." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "They were: Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, Drew Ferguson of Georgia, Tony Gonzales of Texas, Kay Granger of Texas, John Rutherford of Florida, Mike Simpson of Idaho and Steve Womack of Arkansas." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "They were: Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, Drew Ferguson of Georgia, Tony Gonzales of Texas, Kay Granger of Texas, John Rutherford of Florida, Mike Simpson of Idaho and Steve Womack of Arkansas." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "They were: Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, Drew Ferguson of Georgia, Tony Gonzales of Texas, Kay Granger of Texas, John Rutherford of Florida, Mike Simpson of Idaho and Steve Womack of Arkansas." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "Democrats once again nominated Hakeem Jeffries for speaker." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries told reporters that talks between Democrats and Republicans have accelerated on an alternative plan to get the House back to business." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "We already talked to some members who are going to vote with us on the second ballot, Jordan said as he rushed into an office." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "Meuser said he's helping former President Trump's 2024 campaign in Pesylvania." | Negative | -8% Liberal |
| "Meuser said he's helping former President Trump's 2024 campaign in Pesylvania." | Negative | -8% Liberal |
| "So does Trump's endorsement have any weight behind it?" | Negative | -8% Liberal |
| "Emmer may appear to be the front-ruer, but he has opposition from Trump world and the far-right, who say he has opposed their candidates in previous elections." | Negative | -8% Liberal |
| "House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Mi., when leaving the conference meeting told reporters it was too soon to say whether he would put his name forward." | Negative | -8% Liberal |
| "Oct 20, 10:59 AM EDTMcCarthy nominates Jordan, who needs 214 votesA quorum call established 427 members are present for today's vote." | Negative | -8% Liberal |
| "The House will vote Friday at 10 a.m. on a third speaker ballot, according to Jordan's spokesman." | Negative | -8% Liberal |
| "Oct 19, 2:55 PM EDTJordan, leaving meeting, says there will be a 3rd vote after allLeaving the closed door meeting with Republicans, Jordan said that the House will vote again on his speaker bid for a third time." | Negative | -8% Liberal |
| "Oct 17, 1:33 PM EDTMcCarthy, ousted exactly 2 weeks ago, votes for JordanMcCarthy, toppled by a small group of GOP hard-liners on Oct. 3, voted for Jordan to be his successor." | Negative | -8% Liberal |
| "Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., nominated House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for speaker." | Negative | -8% Liberal |
| "Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., nominated House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for speaker." | Negative | -8% Liberal |
| "Colorado Rep. Ken Buck, one Republican holdout, has pointed to Jordan's past comments about the 2020 election and Jan. 6." | Negative | -8% Liberal |
| "Emmer is now fielding questions from members in the conference meeting." | Negative | -10% Liberal |
| "He supported Jim Jordan -- Jordan couldn't get enough support." | Negative | -10% Liberal |
| "McCarthy didn't endorse a new nominee or say whether he would re-enter the race." | Negative | -10% Liberal |
| "I'm against speaker lite, Gaetz said." | Negative | -10% Liberal |
| "He received 200 votes, but needed at least 217 to clinch the gavel.House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, nominated by Democrats, received 212 votes." | Negative | -10% Liberal |
| "Oct 24, 2:46 PM EDTEmmer wins speaker nomination, but lacks votes to win gavelMultiple Republican members have told ABC News that roughly 26 Republicans voted against Rep. Tom Emmer in their closed-door roll call vote, signaling that he doesn't have the support of enough members to win the speaker's gavel in a floor vote." | Negative | -12% Liberal |
| "Aguilar said Democrats are willing to engage and have conversations about a path forward, but didn't believe it fell to them to mend the GOP." | Negative | -12% Liberal |
| "Rep. Gary Palmer dropped out of the speaker race on Tuesday morning, stating if withdrawing my name can help expedite that process even a little, then I will gladly step aside." | Negative | -12% Liberal |
| "Multiple sources say there are ongoing conversations among House Democrats about what to do if Emmer is unable to get the votes needed and whether Democrats would make a play to help." | Negative | -12% Liberal |
| "Hern has served since 2018 and is the chairman of the Republican Study Committee, the largest conservative group in the House." | Negative | -12% Liberal |
| "He singled out California Rep. Pete Aguilar, who has repeatedly nominated House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for speaker." | Negative | -12% Liberal |
| "He singled out California Rep. Pete Aguilar, who has repeatedly nominated House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for speaker." | Negative | -12% Liberal |
| "Absent a plan to empower McHenry, Republicans said Jordan told members he will reevaluate his campaign for speaker after talking to some of his critics." | Negative | -12% Liberal |
| "Reps. Don Bacon of Nebraska, Lori Chavez DeRemer of Oregon, Carlos Gimenez of Florida, Jeifer Kiggans of Virginia and Mike Lawler of New York." | Negative | -12% Liberal |
| "Reps. Don Bacon of Nebraska, Lori Chavez DeRemer of Oregon, Carlos Gimenez of Florida, Jeifer Kiggans of Virginia and Mike Lawler of New York." | Negative | -12% Liberal |
| "Reps. Don Bacon of Nebraska, Lori Chavez DeRemer of Oregon, Carlos Gimenez of Florida, Jeifer Kiggans of Virginia and Mike Lawler of New York." | Negative | -12% Liberal |
| "Reps. Don Bacon of Nebraska, Lori Chavez DeRemer of Oregon, Carlos Gimenez of Florida, Jeifer Kiggans of Virginia and Mike Lawler of New York." | Negative | -12% Liberal |
| "Do you believe that at the end of the day, it's going to be Speaker Jordan?" | Negative | -12% Liberal |
| "Jordan met with Scalise behind closed doors on Tuesday and asked for help to get the needed votes, a source told ABC News Senior Congressional Correspondent Rachel Scott." | Negative | -12% Liberal |
| "A speaker has not been elected, McHenry said." | Negative | -12% Liberal |
| "Presuming all 433 members vote, Jordan would need 217 votes to be named speaker." | Negative | -12% Liberal |
| "Trump posted his opposition to Emmer on his social media platform right as members were coming out of the closed-door meeting for a brief recess -- presumably as many of them were checking their phones." | Negative | -14% Liberal |
| "Trump posted his opposition to Emmer on his social media platform right as members were coming out of the closed-door meeting for a brief recess -- presumably as many of them were checking their phones." | Negative | -14% Liberal |
| "Trump allies -- including Steve Baon -- have called on Republicans to take out Emmer." | Negative | -14% Liberal |
| "Trump allies -- including Steve Baon -- have called on Republicans to take out Emmer." | Negative | -14% Liberal |
| "Several Republicans spoke up in the meeting and said Jordan should suspend his campaign given the lack of support." | Negative | -14% Liberal |
| "Oct 18, 4:53 PM EDTNext House votes happening Thursday afternoonMajority Whip Tom Emmer's office said the House will not take any further votes Wednesday." | Negative | -14% Liberal |
| "I think both questions should be called, Jordan said." | Negative | -14% Liberal |
| "Yesterday, Trump said he took Emmer's call ahead of the vote." | Negative | -16% Liberal |
| "Yesterday, Trump said he took Emmer's call ahead of the vote." | Negative | -16% Liberal |
| "It's fair to say that Leader Scalise wasn't given adequate time to campaign -- he was given 24 hours to campaign." | Negative | -16% Liberal |
| "A speaker has not been elected, McHenry aounced at 12:06 p.m.Whether there will be a fourth vote today remains unclear." | Negative | -16% Liberal |
| "It's abhorrent, Jordan said in a statement on X.Rep. Carlos Gimenez of Florida told ABC News that his office and staff have been receiving calls to try to pressure him to back Jordan." | Negative | -16% Liberal |
| "It's abhorrent, Jordan said in a statement on X.Rep. Carlos Gimenez of Florida told ABC News that his office and staff have been receiving calls to try to pressure him to back Jordan." | Negative | -16% Liberal |
| "The group of detractors cited an array of reasons for voting against Jordan, including refusing to reward the lawmakers who voted to oust McCarthy, bristling against the pressure campaign from Jordan's allies and rising worries over Jordan's ideological rigidity, including his support for efforts to overturn the 2020 election results." | Negative | -16% Liberal |
| "Jordan can only afford to lose four House Republicans before a fifth upsets his bid." | Negative | -16% Liberal |
| "Jim is the voice of the American people who have felt voiceless for far too long." | Negative | -16% Liberal |
| "Typically, one lawmaker from each party is nominated: Jordan for Republicans and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for Democrats." | Negative | -2% Liberal |
| "Typically, one lawmaker from each party is nominated: Jordan for Republicans and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for Democrats." | Negative | -2% Liberal |
| "While sources tell ABC News the former president privately told allies he didn't support Emmer, he hadn't said so publicly." | Negative | -18% Liberal |
| "But more than 100 Republicans voted against, either backing Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson (who received 97 votes) or casting a ballot for someone else." | Negative | -18% Liberal |
| "He supported Kevin McCarthy -- McCarthy was ousted." | Negative | -18% Liberal |
| "He supported Kevin McCarthy -- McCarthy was ousted." | Negative | -18% Liberal |
| "Jordan can only afford to lose five Republican votes." | Negative | -18% Liberal |
| "But when asked by ABC News' Jay O'Brien if there are any moderate GOP members who'd be willing to work with Democrats on finding an alternative candidate, Jeffries said that question should be posed to them." | Negative | -18% Liberal |
| "The whole country is screaming at Matt Gaetz, McCarthy said." | Negative | -18% Liberal |
| "The whole country is screaming at Matt Gaetz, McCarthy said." | Negative | -18% Liberal |
| "Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., told ABC Senior Congressional Correspondent Rachel Scott he doesn't back the plan and predicted that more than half the GOP would oppose it." | Negative | -18% Liberal |
| "I think we are going to keep working, McHenry told reporters." | Negative | -18% Liberal |
| "Cole commended Jordan's work on committees and his stances on spending, immigration and more.Cole also invoked the terror attacks in Israel, stating Israel is within its right to punish Hamas, which received a standing ovation from Republicans and Democrats." | Negative | -18% Liberal |
| "Two lawmakers, Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska and Rep. Lori Chavez-Deremer of Oregon voted for McCarthy." | Negative | -18% Liberal |
| "Two lawmakers, Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska and Rep. Lori Chavez-Deremer of Oregon voted for McCarthy." | Negative | -18% Liberal |
| "Two lawmakers, Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska and Rep. Lori Chavez-Deremer of Oregon voted for McCarthy." | Negative | -18% Liberal |
| "These were the vote tallies for the first round of voting, according to member:Rep. Gary Palmer dropped out of the speaker race on Tuesday morning, stating if withdrawing my name can help expedite that process even a little, then I will gladly step aside." | Negative | -20% Liberal |
| "Trump has not endorsed Emmer for the top job in the House." | Negative | -20% Liberal |
| "Trump has not endorsed Emmer for the top job in the House." | Negative | -20% Liberal |
| "But he has to contend with members such as Colorado's Ken Buck, who is staunchly anti-Jordan because of concerns he won't support Ukraine funding and because of his role in protesting the 2020 election results." | Negative | -20% Liberal |
| "But he dropped out days later, amid opposition from holdouts who were backing Jordan." | Negative | -20% Liberal |
| "Oct 17, 12:14 PM EDTJordan ignores questions on 2020 electionJordan's actions leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack have been under scrutiny in his run for speaker." | Negative | -20% Liberal |
| "House Republican Conference chairwoman Elise Stefanik will nominate Jordan; House Democratic Caucus chairman Pete Aguilar will nominate Jeffries." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "House Republican Conference chairwoman Elise Stefanik will nominate Jordan; House Democratic Caucus chairman Pete Aguilar will nominate Jeffries." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "House Republican Conference chairwoman Elise Stefanik will nominate Jordan; House Democratic Caucus chairman Pete Aguilar will nominate Jeffries." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "House Republican Conference chairwoman Elise Stefanik will nominate Jordan; House Democratic Caucus chairman Pete Aguilar will nominate Jeffries." | Negative | -4% Liberal |
| "With this in mind, I am withdrawing my name from consideration for Speaker, Palmer, the current No. 5 Republican aounced on X.That means seven candidates are left: Reps. Tom Emmer, Jack Bergman, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Austin Scott, Pete Sessions and Mike Johnson." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "With this in mind, I am withdrawing my name from consideration for Speaker, Palmer, the current No. 5 Republican aounced on X.That means seven candidates are left: Reps. Tom Emmer, Jack Bergman, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Austin Scott, Pete Sessions and Mike Johnson." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "With this in mind, I am withdrawing my name from consideration for Speaker, Palmer, the current No. 5 Republican aounced on X.That means seven candidates are left: Reps. Tom Emmer, Jack Bergman, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Austin Scott, Pete Sessions and Mike Johnson." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "With this in mind, I am withdrawing my name from consideration for Speaker, Palmer, the current No. 5 Republican aounced on X.That means seven candidates are left: Reps. Tom Emmer, Jack Bergman, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Austin Scott, Pete Sessions and Mike Johnson." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "With this in mind, I am withdrawing my name from consideration for Speaker, Palmer, the current No. 5 Republican aounced on X.That means seven candidates are left: Reps. Tom Emmer, Jack Bergman, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Austin Scott, Pete Sessions and Mike Johnson." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "With this in mind, I am withdrawing my name from consideration for Speaker, Palmer, the current No. 5 Republican aounced on X.That means seven candidates are left: Reps. Tom Emmer, Jack Bergman, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Austin Scott, Pete Sessions and Mike Johnson." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "With this in mind, I am withdrawing my name from consideration for Speaker, Palmer, the current No. 5 Republican aounced on X.That means seven candidates are left: Reps. Tom Emmer, Jack Bergman, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Austin Scott, Pete Sessions and Mike Johnson." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "With this in mind, I am withdrawing my name from consideration for Speaker, Palmer, the current No. 5 Republican aounced on X.That means seven candidates are left: Reps. Tom Emmer, Jack Bergman, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Austin Scott, Pete Sessions and Mike Johnson." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "The reason why I made that decision is we need space and time for candidates to talk to other members, said Rep. Patrick McHenry, the temporary speaker." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "The goal, for Jordan's camp, is a reset with the House GOP and the supporters of Steve Scalise who are frustrated that the Louisiana Republican won the conference vote but didn't get to take his nomination to the floor." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "By officially empowering McHenry, Republicans could give themselves a (temporary) off ramp to approve emergency aid to Israel and to fund the government to avert a shutdown next month." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "Jordan said he expects to gain support in a Wednesday morning vote, mentioning Florida Rep. Gus Bilirakis, who missed today's vote because of a family funeral." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "Jordan said he expects to gain support in a Wednesday morning vote, mentioning Florida Rep. Gus Bilirakis, who missed today's vote because of a family funeral." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "Buck said he feels so strongly because I just don't think that we can win the presidential election if we have candidates and leaders in our party who won't admit that Donald Trump lost, who won't admit that the Republican Party wants to move forward." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "Buck said he feels so strongly because I just don't think that we can win the presidential election if we have candidates and leaders in our party who won't admit that Donald Trump lost, who won't admit that the Republican Party wants to move forward." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "Kansas Rep. Jake Ellzey voted for Mike Garcia of California; Colorado's Ken Buck voted for House Majority Whip Tom Emmer; Michigan Rep. John James voted for Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole; and Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz voted for Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "Kansas Rep. Jake Ellzey voted for Mike Garcia of California; Colorado's Ken Buck voted for House Majority Whip Tom Emmer; Michigan Rep. John James voted for Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole; and Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz voted for Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "Kansas Rep. Jake Ellzey voted for Mike Garcia of California; Colorado's Ken Buck voted for House Majority Whip Tom Emmer; Michigan Rep. John James voted for Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole; and Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz voted for Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "Kansas Rep. Jake Ellzey voted for Mike Garcia of California; Colorado's Ken Buck voted for House Majority Whip Tom Emmer; Michigan Rep. John James voted for Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole; and Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz voted for Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "Kansas Rep. Jake Ellzey voted for Mike Garcia of California; Colorado's Ken Buck voted for House Majority Whip Tom Emmer; Michigan Rep. John James voted for Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole; and Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz voted for Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "Kansas Rep. Jake Ellzey voted for Mike Garcia of California; Colorado's Ken Buck voted for House Majority Whip Tom Emmer; Michigan Rep. John James voted for Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole; and Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz voted for Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "Kansas Rep. Jake Ellzey voted for Mike Garcia of California; Colorado's Ken Buck voted for House Majority Whip Tom Emmer; Michigan Rep. John James voted for Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole; and Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz voted for Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "Kansas Rep. Jake Ellzey voted for Mike Garcia of California; Colorado's Ken Buck voted for House Majority Whip Tom Emmer; Michigan Rep. John James voted for Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole; and Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz voted for Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "Anthony D'Esposito voted for former Rep. Lee Zeldin., Rep. Mario Diaz Balart of Florida voted for Steve Scalise." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "Anthony D'Esposito voted for former Rep. Lee Zeldin., Rep. Mario Diaz Balart of Florida voted for Steve Scalise." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "Anthony D'Esposito voted for former Rep. Lee Zeldin., Rep. Mario Diaz Balart of Florida voted for Steve Scalise." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "Anthony D'Esposito voted for former Rep. Lee Zeldin., Rep. Mario Diaz Balart of Florida voted for Steve Scalise." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "Democrats seated behind Aguilar responded to each example with the chant, He said no.This body is talking about elevating a speaker nominee who has not passed a single bill in 16 years, Aguilar said." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "Democrats seated behind Aguilar responded to each example with the chant, He said no.This body is talking about elevating a speaker nominee who has not passed a single bill in 16 years, Aguilar said." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "The catch: Democrats would want assurances that Emmer would back the deal made between McCarthy and Biden to keep the government funded at the levels previously negotiated plus agree to put the bill with funding for Ukraine and Israel on the floor for a vote." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "The catch: Democrats would want assurances that Emmer would back the deal made between McCarthy and Biden to keep the government funded at the levels previously negotiated plus agree to put the bill with funding for Ukraine and Israel on the floor for a vote." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "The catch: Democrats would want assurances that Emmer would back the deal made between McCarthy and Biden to keep the government funded at the levels previously negotiated plus agree to put the bill with funding for Ukraine and Israel on the floor for a vote." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "The results come after Jordan tried to pressure GOP holdouts, both publicly and privately, to change their minds." | Negative | -24% Liberal |
| "The vote is ongoing, but already 10 Republicans have voted against Jordan, with that number expected to rise." | Negative | -24% Liberal |
| "McHenry and his team have suggested he isn't interested in the role." | Negative | -24% Liberal |
| "Now, as the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Jordan is one of the Republicans leading the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden and investigations into his son, Hunter." | Negative | -24% Liberal |
| "Our nominee Jordan was given a little more time." | Negative | -26% Liberal |
| "-ABC's Rachel Scott, John Parkinson, Lauren Peller, Ben Siegel, Jay O'Brien and Mariam KhanOct 20, 1:58 PM EDTRepublicans, in secret ballot, to decide if Jordan should stay in the raceHouse Republicans are now taking a secret ballot vote on whether Jordan should remain their candidate for speaker." | Negative | -26% Liberal |
| "-ABC's Rachel Scott, John Parkinson, Lauren Peller, Ben Siegel, Jay O'Brien and Mariam KhanOct 20, 1:58 PM EDTRepublicans, in secret ballot, to decide if Jordan should stay in the raceHouse Republicans are now taking a secret ballot vote on whether Jordan should remain their candidate for speaker." | Negative | -26% Liberal |
| "McHenry added that House Republicans didn't have plans to hold a conference meeting Wednesday evening after Jordan failed to win the gavel for the second time in two days." | Negative | -26% Liberal |
| "McHenry added that House Republicans didn't have plans to hold a conference meeting Wednesday evening after Jordan failed to win the gavel for the second time in two days." | Negative | -26% Liberal |
| "Oct 17, 1:14 PM EDTJordan already falls short of vote neededThe vote is ongoing, but Jordan does not appear to have the support needed to win on the first ballot." | Negative | -26% Liberal |
| "Seven Republicans are officially ruing for speaker after the historic removal of Kevin McCarthy earlier this month." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "RINO Tom Emmer, who I do not know well, is not one of them, Trump wrote on his social media platform." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "RINO Tom Emmer, who I do not know well, is not one of them, Trump wrote on his social media platform." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "Rep. Jack Bergman of Michigan has been eliminated in the second ballot." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "We are in a very bad position as a party, one that has won the majority, one that America has entrusted us with, McCarthy continued." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "People I think are starting to doubt and wonder about their government and about where our nation is headed, Jordan said following two failed votes earlier this week - and Thursday he did not even attempt a vote." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "Other Republicans who voted for someone else include Reps Vern Buchanan of Florida, Ken Buck of Ohio, Jake Ellzey of Kansas, Mary Miller-Meeks of Iowa, John James of Michigan, Mike Kelley of Pesylvania and Pete Stauber of Miesota." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "Other Republicans who voted for someone else include Reps Vern Buchanan of Florida, Ken Buck of Ohio, Jake Ellzey of Kansas, Mary Miller-Meeks of Iowa, John James of Michigan, Mike Kelley of Pesylvania and Pete Stauber of Miesota." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "Other Republicans who voted for someone else include Reps Vern Buchanan of Florida, Ken Buck of Ohio, Jake Ellzey of Kansas, Mary Miller-Meeks of Iowa, John James of Michigan, Mike Kelley of Pesylvania and Pete Stauber of Miesota." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "Other Republicans who voted for someone else include Reps Vern Buchanan of Florida, Ken Buck of Ohio, Jake Ellzey of Kansas, Mary Miller-Meeks of Iowa, John James of Michigan, Mike Kelley of Pesylvania and Pete Stauber of Miesota." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "Jordan is facing even more opposition in this second round, with 22 Republicans so far casting their ballot for someone else." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "Oct 18, 11:44 AM EDTJordan: 'We got to decide today' on path forwardJordan told reporters the American people deserve to have an answer today on what lies ahead." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "I am not going to vote for Jim, I just think there's too much there at this point, Buck told ABC News." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "I am not going to vote for Jim, I just think there's too much there at this point, Buck told ABC News." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "Six voted McCarthy: Reps. Lori Chavez DeRemer of Oregon, Don Bacon of Nebraska, Carlos Gimenez of Florida, Jeifer Kiggans of Virginia, Mike Lawler of New York and Doug LaMalfa of California." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "Six voted McCarthy: Reps. Lori Chavez DeRemer of Oregon, Don Bacon of Nebraska, Carlos Gimenez of Florida, Jeifer Kiggans of Virginia, Mike Lawler of New York and Doug LaMalfa of California." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "Six voted McCarthy: Reps. Lori Chavez DeRemer of Oregon, Don Bacon of Nebraska, Carlos Gimenez of Florida, Jeifer Kiggans of Virginia, Mike Lawler of New York and Doug LaMalfa of California." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "Six voted McCarthy: Reps. Lori Chavez DeRemer of Oregon, Don Bacon of Nebraska, Carlos Gimenez of Florida, Jeifer Kiggans of Virginia, Mike Lawler of New York and Doug LaMalfa of California." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "Six voted McCarthy: Reps. Lori Chavez DeRemer of Oregon, Don Bacon of Nebraska, Carlos Gimenez of Florida, Jeifer Kiggans of Virginia, Mike Lawler of New York and Doug LaMalfa of California." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "Six voted McCarthy: Reps. Lori Chavez DeRemer of Oregon, Don Bacon of Nebraska, Carlos Gimenez of Florida, Jeifer Kiggans of Virginia, Mike Lawler of New York and Doug LaMalfa of California." | Negative | -28% Liberal |
| "Voting for a Globalist RINO like Tom Emmer would be a tragic mistake!" | Negative | -30% Liberal |
| "Jordan lost a secret ballot vote to remain the Republican nominee for speaker." | Negative | -30% Liberal |
| "Jordan was again rejected, this time with 25 Republicans voting against his candidacy." | Negative | -30% Liberal |
| "The speaker's chair remains empty more than two weeks since the historic removal of Kevin McCarthy." | Negative | -30% Liberal |
| "He [Jordan] told me he wasn't behind it and he has asked people to stop." | Negative | -30% Liberal |
| "Sorry we can't show you any more right now.Oct 18, 3:28 PM EDTBreaking down Jordan's performance, GOP defectorsJordan received one fewer vote in the second round than he did on Tuesday, receiving 199 votes." | Negative | -30% Liberal |
| "Sorry we can't show you any more right now.Oct 18, 3:28 PM EDTBreaking down Jordan's performance, GOP defectorsJordan received one fewer vote in the second round than he did on Tuesday, receiving 199 votes." | Negative | -30% Liberal |
| "Jordan picked up three members, but lost four others." | Negative | -30% Liberal |
| "By forcing another vote, Jordan runs the risk of losing even more Republicans on the second ballot." | Negative | -30% Liberal |
| "But Jordan is still on track to lose on the first ballot, with 15 Republicans casting a vote for someone else." | Negative | -30% Liberal |
| "-ABC's Benjamin SiegelOct 24, 1:14 PM EDTAguilar dismisses idea Democrats will vote 'present' to help EmmerHouse Democratic Caucus chair Pete Aguilar dismissed the idea that Democrats are seriously considering voting present to help a Republican get elected as speaker when the vote hits the House floor." | Positive | 4% Conservative |
| "-ABC's Benjamin SiegelOct 24, 1:14 PM EDTAguilar dismisses idea Democrats will vote 'present' to help EmmerHouse Democratic Caucus chair Pete Aguilar dismissed the idea that Democrats are seriously considering voting present to help a Republican get elected as speaker when the vote hits the House floor." | Positive | 4% Conservative |
| "Oct 24, 12:00 PM EDT4th round results: Race is down to Tom Emmer and Mike JohnsonThe speaker race is now between House Majority Whip Tom Emmer and Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson." | Negative | -32% Liberal |
| "Oct 24, 12:00 PM EDT4th round results: Race is down to Tom Emmer and Mike JohnsonThe speaker race is now between House Majority Whip Tom Emmer and Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson." | Negative | -32% Liberal |
| "Oct 24, 12:00 PM EDT4th round results: Race is down to Tom Emmer and Mike JohnsonThe speaker race is now between House Majority Whip Tom Emmer and Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson." | Negative | -32% Liberal |
| "Oct 24, 12:00 PM EDT4th round results: Race is down to Tom Emmer and Mike JohnsonThe speaker race is now between House Majority Whip Tom Emmer and Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson." | Negative | -32% Liberal |
| "With this in mind, I am withdrawing my name from consideration for Speaker, Palmer, the current No. 5 Republican, aounced on X.That means seven candidates are left: Reps. Tom Emmer, Jack Bergman, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Austin Scott, Pet Sessions and Mike Johnson." | Negative | -32% Liberal |
| "With this in mind, I am withdrawing my name from consideration for Speaker, Palmer, the current No. 5 Republican, aounced on X.That means seven candidates are left: Reps. Tom Emmer, Jack Bergman, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Austin Scott, Pet Sessions and Mike Johnson." | Negative | -32% Liberal |
| "With this in mind, I am withdrawing my name from consideration for Speaker, Palmer, the current No. 5 Republican, aounced on X.That means seven candidates are left: Reps. Tom Emmer, Jack Bergman, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Austin Scott, Pet Sessions and Mike Johnson." | Negative | -32% Liberal |
| "With this in mind, I am withdrawing my name from consideration for Speaker, Palmer, the current No. 5 Republican, aounced on X.That means seven candidates are left: Reps. Tom Emmer, Jack Bergman, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Austin Scott, Pet Sessions and Mike Johnson." | Negative | -32% Liberal |
| "With this in mind, I am withdrawing my name from consideration for Speaker, Palmer, the current No. 5 Republican, aounced on X.That means seven candidates are left: Reps. Tom Emmer, Jack Bergman, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Austin Scott, Pet Sessions and Mike Johnson." | Negative | -32% Liberal |
| "With this in mind, I am withdrawing my name from consideration for Speaker, Palmer, the current No. 5 Republican, aounced on X.That means seven candidates are left: Reps. Tom Emmer, Jack Bergman, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Austin Scott, Pet Sessions and Mike Johnson." | Negative | -32% Liberal |
| "With this in mind, I am withdrawing my name from consideration for Speaker, Palmer, the current No. 5 Republican, aounced on X.That means seven candidates are left: Reps. Tom Emmer, Jack Bergman, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Austin Scott, Pet Sessions and Mike Johnson." | Negative | -32% Liberal |
| "Oct 20, 11:14 AM EDTClark says GOP engaged in 'civil war' rather than governingHouse Democratic Whip Katherine Clark nominated Hakeem Jeffries for speaker." | Negative | -32% Liberal |
| "Oct 20, 11:14 AM EDTClark says GOP engaged in 'civil war' rather than governingHouse Democratic Whip Katherine Clark nominated Hakeem Jeffries for speaker." | Negative | -32% Liberal |
| "She also referenced the threats some Republicans have received as they oppose Jordan's bid." | Negative | -32% Liberal |
| "Oct 18, 3:21 PM EDTCentrists, institutionalists block Jordan's pathThe 22 Republicans who voted against Jordan make up a group of centrists and institutionalists who show no signs of budging anytime soon." | Negative | -32% Liberal |
| "It made us mad, and it backfires, Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., said Wednesday on Newsmax of the pressure campaign." | Negative | -32% Liberal |
| "Two hours later, another reporter asked the same question and Jordan ignored it." | Negative | -32% Liberal |
| "These were the results of the fourth round of voting, according to members:Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia was eliminated from the race during the third ballot." | Negative | -34% Liberal |
| "McCarthy blamed the Crazy Eights who led his ouster for the chaos they've wreaked on the Republican Party and the country." | Negative | -34% Liberal |
| "Scalise was the conference's first choice for speaker in an internal contest last week, as he defeated Jordan 113-99." | Negative | -34% Liberal |
| "A conservative firebrand and favorite of former President Donald Trump, Jordan was first elected to Congress in 2006 and in 2015, founded the House Freedom Caucus -- a conservative group that supports hard-line stances on government spending, health care, immigration and other issues." | Negative | -22% Liberal |
| "Several other Republicans have thrown their hats into the ring: Florida's Byron Donalds, one of four Black House Republicans; Texas' Pete Sessions, the longest-tenured lawmaker to enter the race so far; Michigan's Jack Bergman, is a retired lieutenant general who served decades in the Marine Corps; Louisiana's Mike Johnson, the House Republican vice conference chair; and Georgia's Austin Scott, who sits seats on the Agriculture, Armed Services and the Intelligence committees." | Negative | -36% Liberal |
| "Several other Republicans have thrown their hats into the ring: Florida's Byron Donalds, one of four Black House Republicans; Texas' Pete Sessions, the longest-tenured lawmaker to enter the race so far; Michigan's Jack Bergman, is a retired lieutenant general who served decades in the Marine Corps; Louisiana's Mike Johnson, the House Republican vice conference chair; and Georgia's Austin Scott, who sits seats on the Agriculture, Armed Services and the Intelligence committees." | Negative | -36% Liberal |
| "Several other Republicans have thrown their hats into the ring: Florida's Byron Donalds, one of four Black House Republicans; Texas' Pete Sessions, the longest-tenured lawmaker to enter the race so far; Michigan's Jack Bergman, is a retired lieutenant general who served decades in the Marine Corps; Louisiana's Mike Johnson, the House Republican vice conference chair; and Georgia's Austin Scott, who sits seats on the Agriculture, Armed Services and the Intelligence committees." | Negative | -36% Liberal |
| "Several other Republicans have thrown their hats into the ring: Florida's Byron Donalds, one of four Black House Republicans; Texas' Pete Sessions, the longest-tenured lawmaker to enter the race so far; Michigan's Jack Bergman, is a retired lieutenant general who served decades in the Marine Corps; Louisiana's Mike Johnson, the House Republican vice conference chair; and Georgia's Austin Scott, who sits seats on the Agriculture, Armed Services and the Intelligence committees." | Negative | -36% Liberal |
| "Several other Republicans have thrown their hats into the ring: Florida's Byron Donalds, one of four Black House Republicans; Texas' Pete Sessions, the longest-tenured lawmaker to enter the race so far; Michigan's Jack Bergman, is a retired lieutenant general who served decades in the Marine Corps; Louisiana's Mike Johnson, the House Republican vice conference chair; and Georgia's Austin Scott, who sits seats on the Agriculture, Armed Services and the Intelligence committees." | Negative | -36% Liberal |
| "Oct 18, 7:32 PM EDTRepublicans say they were threatened after not voting for JordanNearly half a dozen GOP members who have voted against Jordan said they or their offices were threatened or harassed -- including, in the case of one lawmaker, with credible death threats." | Negative | -36% Liberal |
| "Oct 17, 12:49 PM EDTStefanik nominates Jordan for speakerRep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., rose to nominate Jordan for speaker." | Negative | -36% Liberal |
| "Oct 17, 12:49 PM EDTStefanik nominates Jordan for speakerRep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., rose to nominate Jordan for speaker." | Negative | -36% Liberal |
| "Oct 17, 12:49 PM EDTStefanik nominates Jordan for speakerRep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., rose to nominate Jordan for speaker." | Negative | -36% Liberal |
| "Oct 17, 12:49 PM EDTStefanik nominates Jordan for speakerRep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., rose to nominate Jordan for speaker." | Negative | -36% Liberal |
| "We're in a very bad place, former Speaker Kevin McCarthy told ABC News Senior Congressional Correspondent Rachel Scott." | Negative | -38% Liberal |
| "Oct 17, 1:56 PM EDTJordan loses first round of votingJordan lost his first bid for the speakership." | Negative | -38% Liberal |
| "Aguilar focused much of his remarks on Jordan's record, noting that one of Jordan's own colleagues once described him as a legislative terrorist.When New Yorkers were recovering from Hurricane Sandy and needed Congress to act, he said 'no,' Aguilar said." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "Aguilar focused much of his remarks on Jordan's record, noting that one of Jordan's own colleagues once described him as a legislative terrorist.When New Yorkers were recovering from Hurricane Sandy and needed Congress to act, he said 'no,' Aguilar said." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "Aguilar focused much of his remarks on Jordan's record, noting that one of Jordan's own colleagues once described him as a legislative terrorist.When New Yorkers were recovering from Hurricane Sandy and needed Congress to act, he said 'no,' Aguilar said." | Negative | -6% Liberal |
| "One of the more than 20 holdouts, Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., said that he'll never vote for Emmer." | Negative | -40% Liberal |
| "One of the more than 20 holdouts, Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., said that he'll never vote for Emmer." | Negative | -40% Liberal |
| "In her speech, she told Republicans it's not too late to work with Democrats on a bipartisan path forward as she criticized Jordan's record." | Negative | -40% Liberal |
| "The timing of Trump's comments do not play in Emmer's favor." | Negative | -42% Liberal |
| "The timing of Trump's comments do not play in Emmer's favor." | Negative | -42% Liberal |
| "It's not clear how long Joyce is proposing to empower McHenry, or if Republicans will allow Joyce to do so, instead of letting others run for speaker if Jordan falls short." | Negative | -42% Liberal |
| "It's not clear how long Joyce is proposing to empower McHenry, or if Republicans will allow Joyce to do so, instead of letting others run for speaker if Jordan falls short." | Negative | -42% Liberal |
| "We recognize that Jim Jordan is a clear and present danger to the American people, and we are going to be here for as long as it takes to end this national nightmare, he said." | Negative | -44% Liberal |
| "I think it absolutely casts a bad cloud over the institution and Republicans, New York Rep. Nicole Malliotakis told ABC News." | Negative | -44% Liberal |
| "Gaetz led the charge against McCarthy, successfully rallying a small group of Republican hard-liners to remove him." | Negative | -46% Liberal |
| "Gaetz led the charge against McCarthy, successfully rallying a small group of Republican hard-liners to remove him." | Negative | -46% Liberal |
| "Oct 18, 12:51 PM EDTRep. Tom Cole nominates Jordan for speakerOklahoma Rep. Tom Cole stood to nominate Jordan for the second ballot vote, saying he has what it takes to be speaker." | Negative | -48% Liberal |
| "Oct 18, 12:51 PM EDTRep. Tom Cole nominates Jordan for speakerOklahoma Rep. Tom Cole stood to nominate Jordan for the second ballot vote, saying he has what it takes to be speaker." | Negative | -48% Liberal |
| "Oct 18, 12:51 PM EDTRep. Tom Cole nominates Jordan for speakerOklahoma Rep. Tom Cole stood to nominate Jordan for the second ballot vote, saying he has what it takes to be speaker." | Negative | -48% Liberal |
| "Oct 18, 12:51 PM EDTRep. Tom Cole nominates Jordan for speakerOklahoma Rep. Tom Cole stood to nominate Jordan for the second ballot vote, saying he has what it takes to be speaker." | Negative | -48% Liberal |
| "LaMalfa had initially voted for his fellow Californian, McCarthy -- and now says he'll support Jordan instead of the former speaker on the second ballot." | Negative | -48% Liberal |
| "LaMalfa had initially voted for his fellow Californian, McCarthy -- and now says he'll support Jordan instead of the former speaker on the second ballot." | Negative | -48% Liberal |
| "LaMalfa had initially voted for his fellow Californian, McCarthy -- and now says he'll support Jordan instead of the former speaker on the second ballot." | Negative | -48% Liberal |
| "But the 19 other Republicans who bucked Jordan in the first round have not publicly shifted their stance yet, and Jordan is actually expected to lose additional lawmakers on the second ballot." | Negative | -48% Liberal |
| "But the 19 other Republicans who bucked Jordan in the first round have not publicly shifted their stance yet, and Jordan is actually expected to lose additional lawmakers on the second ballot." | Negative | -48% Liberal |
| "Asked if he would acknowledge that Trump lost the 2020 election, Jordan appeared to hear the question but did not respond and got onto the elevator." | Negative | -48% Liberal |
| "Asked if he would acknowledge that Trump lost the 2020 election, Jordan appeared to hear the question but did not respond and got onto the elevator." | Negative | -48% Liberal |
| "Florida's Byron Donalds and Oklahoma's Kevin Hern are out of the race." | Negative | -50% Liberal |
| "Florida's Byron Donalds and Oklahoma's Kevin Hern are out of the race." | Negative | -50% Liberal |
| "Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson, who is rumored to be mulling his own bid for speaker if Jordan fails, is seated at the GOP leadership table." | Negative | -50% Liberal |
| "Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson, who is rumored to be mulling his own bid for speaker if Jordan fails, is seated at the GOP leadership table." | Negative | -50% Liberal |
| "While Trump insisted, he has always gotten along with Emmer, sources say the former president has privately told allies he does not support him." | Negative | -54% Liberal |
| "While Trump insisted, he has always gotten along with Emmer, sources say the former president has privately told allies he does not support him." | Negative | -54% Liberal |
| "Hern was eliminated in the fourth round and Donalds voluntarily dropped out." | Negative | -62% Liberal |
| "Hern was eliminated in the fourth round and Donalds voluntarily dropped out." | Negative | -62% Liberal |
| "Oct 18, 11:14 AM EDTRepublicans poised to reject Jordan on second ballotJordan is poised to lose Wednesday on a second ballot on the election of a speaker, but the Ohio Republican is showing no signs of giving up." | Negative | -62% Liberal |
| "Oct 18, 11:14 AM EDTRepublicans poised to reject Jordan on second ballotJordan is poised to lose Wednesday on a second ballot on the election of a speaker, but the Ohio Republican is showing no signs of giving up." | Negative | -62% Liberal |
| "Former President Donald Trump is urging Republicans on Capitol Hill to reject Tom Emmer after Emmer won the speaker nomination." | Negative | -64% Liberal |
| "Former President Donald Trump is urging Republicans on Capitol Hill to reject Tom Emmer after Emmer won the speaker nomination." | Negative | -64% Liberal |
| "Former President Donald Trump is urging Republicans on Capitol Hill to reject Tom Emmer after Emmer won the speaker nomination." | Negative | -64% Liberal |
| "McCarthy fired back on Democrats, calling them ineffective on border security and other issues." | Negative | -44% Liberal |
| "Oct 17, 4:52 PM EDTWhat Republicans are saying about Jordan's first-round lossEmerging from the floor after Jordan's failed first vote, some Republicans expressed open frustration while others remained optimistic." | Negative | -70% Liberal |
| "Oct 17, 4:52 PM EDTWhat Republicans are saying about Jordan's first-round lossEmerging from the floor after Jordan's failed first vote, some Republicans expressed open frustration while others remained optimistic." | Negative | -70% Liberal |
| "House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., criticized Jordan ahead of a third vote -- calling him the poster child for MAGA extremism." | Positive | 10% Conservative |
| "House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., criticized Jordan ahead of a third vote -- calling him the poster child for MAGA extremism." | Positive | 10% Conservative |
| "-ABC's Katherine FauldersOct 17, 2:26 PM EDTMcCarthy says Jordan shouldn't drop out, confident he'll get the votesMcCarthy, the former speaker, attempted to equate Jordan's loss to exactly what happened to him." | Negative | -74% Liberal |
| "-ABC's Katherine FauldersOct 17, 2:26 PM EDTMcCarthy says Jordan shouldn't drop out, confident he'll get the votesMcCarthy, the former speaker, attempted to equate Jordan's loss to exactly what happened to him." | Negative | -74% Liberal |
| "-ABC's Katherine FauldersOct 17, 2:26 PM EDTMcCarthy says Jordan shouldn't drop out, confident he'll get the votesMcCarthy, the former speaker, attempted to equate Jordan's loss to exactly what happened to him." | Negative | -74% Liberal |
| "Oct 20, 2:29 PM EDTMcCarthy: Republicans going 'back to the drawing board'Unfortunately, Jim is no longer going to be the nominee, former Speaker Kevin McCarthy said as he was leaving the conference." | Negative | -76% Liberal |
| "Oct 20, 2:29 PM EDTMcCarthy: Republicans going 'back to the drawing board'Unfortunately, Jim is no longer going to be the nominee, former Speaker Kevin McCarthy said as he was leaving the conference." | Negative | -76% Liberal |
| "Oct 20, 2:29 PM EDTMcCarthy: Republicans going 'back to the drawing board'Unfortunately, Jim is no longer going to be the nominee, former Speaker Kevin McCarthy said as he was leaving the conference." | Negative | -76% Liberal |
| "Oct 19, 11:56 AM EDTWhat Jordan not holding 3rd vote could mean for speakership questIf Jordan doesn't hold a third vote in his speakership bid, and instead backs additional powers for temporary speaker McHenry, it may not mean Jordan is out of the race." | Negative | -78% Liberal |
| "Oct 19, 11:56 AM EDTWhat Jordan not holding 3rd vote could mean for speakership questIf Jordan doesn't hold a third vote in his speakership bid, and instead backs additional powers for temporary speaker McHenry, it may not mean Jordan is out of the race." | Negative | -78% Liberal |
| "Oct 19, 11:56 AM EDTWhat Jordan not holding 3rd vote could mean for speakership questIf Jordan doesn't hold a third vote in his speakership bid, and instead backs additional powers for temporary speaker McHenry, it may not mean Jordan is out of the race." | Negative | -78% Liberal |
| "Oct 19, 11:56 AM EDTWhat Jordan not holding 3rd vote could mean for speakership questIf Jordan doesn't hold a third vote in his speakership bid, and instead backs additional powers for temporary speaker McHenry, it may not mean Jordan is out of the race." | Negative | -78% Liberal |
| "McCarthy lost 19 Republicans on the first ballot, while Jordan lost 20.When asked if Jordan should drop out, McCarthy exclaimed: No!" | Negative | -82% Liberal |
| "McCarthy lost 19 Republicans on the first ballot, while Jordan lost 20.When asked if Jordan should drop out, McCarthy exclaimed: No!" | Negative | -82% Liberal |
| "McCarthy lost 19 Republicans on the first ballot, while Jordan lost 20.When asked if Jordan should drop out, McCarthy exclaimed: No!" | Negative | -82% Liberal |
| "McCarthy lost 19 Republicans on the first ballot, while Jordan lost 20.When asked if Jordan should drop out, McCarthy exclaimed: No!" | Negative | -82% Liberal |
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Contributing sentiments towards policy:
55% : Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has said Republicans must take up government funding and Israel/Ukraine aid.52% : Members are called to vote electronically by state.
52% : Lawmakers will then have a period of debate before a roll call vote in which each member will be called upon to state who they support for speaker.
48% : "Going after corruption and delivering accountability at the highest levels of government, on behalf of we the people.
38% : Oct 23, 5:11 PM EDTHow speaker candidates have voted on issues such as 2020 election, Ukraine aid, same-sex marriageThere are nine candidates for speaker.
33% : A conservative firebrand and favorite of former President Donald Trump, Jordan was first elected to Congress in 2006 and in 2015, founded the House Freedom Caucus -- a conservative group that supports hard-line stances on government spending, health care, immigration and other issues.
16% : McCarthy fired back on Democrats, calling them ineffective on border security and other issues.
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