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Republicans nominate Scalise but it takes 217 to win

By October 11, 2023No Comments

Scalise got 113.  Jordan got 99.  Scalise over Jordan is a small victory for the Farm Bill, since Jordan has never voted for a Farm Bill.  Scalise’s challenge:  Where to find 104 more votes?  It takes 217 to win.  If Jordan’s votes don’t cave (doubtful), Scalise would need Democratic votes to push him to victory.  Trump endorsed Jordan who lost.

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