Ouster of Speaker McCarthy highlights House Republican fractures in an increasingly polarized America
The ConversationMAY 2023
The Spin
Left narrative
Jim Jordan aided Trump in his illegal attempts to overturn the 2020 election and conspired with the then-President on the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. If he were to assume this role, it would be disruptive if not dangerous for America's political climate.
Right narrative
Jim Jordan can unite all wings of the Republican party and already enjoys backing from most members. He has doggedly held the Biden administration to account over the past three years, has consistently stood up for Republican values, and could be the perfect solution for the post-McCarthy era.