Benzinga - by Bibhu Pattnaik, Benzinga Staff Writer.
In the latest political move, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla) has announced his intention to vie for the position of House speaker.
What Happened: The announcement comes after House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) failed to receive enough votes from his Republican colleagues in his third bid for the position.
Donalds, in his announcement, underscored his dedication to "securing our border, funding our government responsibly, advancing a conservative vision for the House of Representatives and the American people, and expanding our Republican majority."
If Donalds clinches the position, he would be the first African American speaker and the first from Florida, according to Mediaite.
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Donalds' candidacy has already secured endorsements from his Florida colleagues, Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) and Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), and from Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT).
Reflecting on Jordan's failed bid, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) told reporters, "Unfortunately, Jim is no longer going to be the nominee … We’ll have to go back to the drawing board."
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