“This Is About Changing This Town… I Was Sent Here to Get the Job Done” – Rep Chip Roy on Why He Voted Against Kevin McCarthy for Speaker (VIDEO)

by Jim Hoft Jan. 3, 2023 3:14 pm

Rep. Kevin McCarthy lost a second vote this afternoon for Speaker of the House. This is something that has not happened in over 100 years.

BREAKING: Kevin McCarthy LOSES SECOND VOTE for Speaker After Only 79 Votes… – The GOP ‘Rebels’ Are Coalesced Around Jim Jordan! – Jordan Gets 19 Votes

Following the failed second vote, Rep. Chip Roy spoke to pro-McCarthy FOX News.

Rep. Chip Roy: “I wouldn’t say I have been leading the charge against McCarthy I’ve been leading the charge for my constituents who are tired of the swamp continuing to do with the swamp does”

BREAKING: Rep. @ChipRoyTX: " I wouldn't say I have been leading the charge against McCarthy I've been leading the charge for my constituents who are tired of the swamp continuing to do with the swamp does" pic.twitter.com/CYQgCayCdL

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 3, 2023

Rep. Jim Jordan is the obvious choice for Speaker.

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