Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland said 'several' names of Republican members he'd support for House speaker over the current nominee, Rep. Jim Jordan.
One House Democrat said he has some names of Republican members he'd support for House speaker over the current nominee. Fox News Digital staked out the House Democrats' conference meeting Tuesday morning and asked blue members going in if they think there is still a bipartisan speaker coalition on the table after Republicans nominated Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio. Democrat Rep.
mean, we certainly promote and favor a bipartisan solution to this,' Raskin said. 'You know, I think that Hakeem Jeffries would be somebody who Republicans can work with. He's, he's true to his word. He's super well organized. He's legislatively prolific.' 'So, you know, that's our solution. But if they find it indigestible to vote for a Democrat, there are lots of Republicans that I, speaking for myself, could support,' Raskin said.
Jordan has been making calls for days to shore up support for his gavel bid from members of his conference. The House Judiciary Committee chairman was selected by the GOP conference on Friday as their speaker nominee.
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