Jacksonville Representative John Rutherford is digging in against Jim Jordan’s bid to be House Speaker. For a second time, Rutherford on Wednesday voted for Steve Scalise.
“We’ve had two rounds of floor votes, and the vote against Rep. Jim Jordan has only gotten stronger. The hardball tactics haven’t worked. If we move to a third round, we already know the opposition is on track to grow. It’s time for Rep. Jordan to understand this race is over.“Tonight, I suggest we either go to conference to show him in private or back to the floor to show him in public. Rep. Jordan is fiddling while the world is on fire.
It’s time to get down to business and select a consensus candidate who can bring the Republican Conference together.”Rich Jones is the Host of Jacksonville’s Morning News. Rich joined WOKV in October 2006. Rich is involved in many community organizations and causes. Rich and his wife, Noelle, have three children: Avery, Harper and Austen.Intermittent lane closures due to construction work on US-1 both ways from Roehrs Rd to Shores Blvd.Rep.
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