Backlash Begins for Televised Speaker Debate

Multiple House Republicans tell CNN they’re infuriated by the decision for speaker candidates to participate in a televised debate with Fox News host Bret Baier from the Capitol on Monday.

One lawmaker called it “insanity” and said “people are pissed.” Another Republican complained that this will turn their speaker’s race into a “circus.”

A third predicted event won’t go on as planned because of the push back it’s already getting.