Republican Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia announces bid for House speakership In a surprising turn of events, Republican Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia has announced his bid for the speakership in the House of Representatives. This comes after House Majority Leader Steve Scalise dropped out of the race, setting up an alternative to Rep. Jim […]
House Austin Scott running for Speaker against Jordan Introduction Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia has surprised many with his late-stage announcement to run for Speaker of the House against House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan. Scott’s decision to enter the race is seen as a protest against Jordan, as he believes that the House is […]
