Republicans have decided to double down after their midterm drubbing by electing Jim Jordan as Minority Leader when the House reconvenes in January.
They really are the predator caucus now, given Jordan’s constant enabling of abusers and predators. To refresh your memory, Jordan knew wrestlers at Ohio State were being abused by the team doctor and chose to look the other way.
“Our coaches knew”
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— Joe Sudbay (@joesudbay.bsky.social) 2026-11-10T19:38:00.940Z
The race for leader centered on Steve Scalise, who described himself as “David Duke without the baggage,” and Jim Jordan, the predator enabler. Racist or rapist enabler? Huh.
Republicans ultimately chose the predator, 106–73, sending a clear message that they intend to keep doing the same things they’ve been doing even after the voters sent them a message that they HATE what they’ve been doing.
Reaction was swift.
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