Jordan Attempts to Rally Support Before 3rd Ballot

After a failed effort to pause the campaign for the speakership, Rep. Jim Jordan calls Republicans to unify, elect a speaker quickly, and reopen the House.

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) speaks during a press conference at the US Capitol in Washington on Oct. 19, 2023. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images

Republican speaker designee Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) attempted to kickstart his faltering campaign with a press conference aimed at unifying the fractured GOP conference.

Appearing upbeat and energetic, Mr. Jordan appealed to fellow Republicans to act quickly to elect a speaker, enabling the House to reopen and attend to the critical issues facing the country.