Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer selected as next GOP nominee for speaker

Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer was selected as the next GOP nominee for speaker on October 24, 2023, after a secret ballot vote by House Republicans. He defeated Rep. Jim Jordan in the race . Emmer is a six-term congressman who has served as the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee since 2021. He is considered to be a moderate Republican who is close to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. In his acceptance speech, Emmer pledged to unite the Republican caucus and to focus on winning back the House majority in the 2024 elections. He also said that he would work to "make America great again" and to implement the agenda of former President Donald Trump. Emmer's nomination is a sign that House Republicans are looking for a new face to lead the party after a series of setbacks in recent months. McCarthy was removed as speaker in early October after he faced criticism for his handling of the January 6th attack on the Capitol. Emmer is still facing an uphill ...