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Several Republican lawmakers have expressed their support for either Rep. Kevin McCarthy or Rep. Steve Scalise as the next Speaker of the House. Rep. Mike Garcia questioned the productivity of a recent GOP conference meeting, while Rep. Andrew Clyde described his meeting with Scalise as 'productive.' Rep. Carlos Gimenez stated his steadfast support for McCarthy, emphasizing that the majority should not bow down to the minority. Rep. John Rutherford also voiced his support for McCarthy, highlighting his strong backing within the conference. The race for the speakership remains divided among Republican representatives.
Rep. John Rutherford (R- FL) said he still supported Rep. McCarthy (R-CA) for the speakership, saying he had 96% of the conference's support: "I'm a no on allowing Matt Gaetz and the other seven to win by putting their individual in as speaker." https://t.co/lDySGPzvoZ
Rep. Carlos Gimenenz (R-Fla.) said he's still supporting Rep. Kevin McCarthy to return to the Speaker's post. Follow live: https://t.co/jlQRM2fAr9 https://t.co/TbS2yiK56v
Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.) left a meeting with Steve Scalise indicating he is still not behind the majority leader, but said it was “productive.” Follow live: https://t.co/WhrkBRMJq0 https://t.co/Lp7E5BEYE9
Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) says he’s holding steadfast to voting for Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as Speaker. “I'm voting for McCarthy... I don't think [that] 96 percent needs to bow down to 4 percent," Gimenez told reporters. Follow live: https://t.co/SnlX3lZYXH https://t.co/NiVn0BoV5y
From colleague Tyler Olson. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) met with Scalise. But says he is still for returning McCarthy as Speaker
Rep. Carlos Gimenez emerges from a meeting with Scalise saying he’s still “for McCarthy” on the floor. Says he had a “constructive” discussion w/ Scalise but it “didn’t change my mind about how I’m going to vote.”
Rep. Mike Garcia, a supporter of Steve Scalise for Speaker, questioned the productiveness of the nearly three-hour close-door GOP conference meeting. “I don’t know that that was a net-positive conference right now.” Follow along live: https://t.co/F875GYm0F0 https://t.co/1EvArgjxmW
Rep. Gimenez still vowing he will only support McCarthy per @jordainc
From colleague Tyler Olson. GOP FL Rep Gimenez reiterates he is still supporting MCCARTHY for Speaker. "I'll let you know when I'm not," he says