Republican Hopefuls Crowd Into Speaker Race

Wall Street Journal: “GOP lawmakers heading into another week without a speaker will try to overcome deep divisions long enough to unify behind a new candidate, after colleagues soured on conservative firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) following a string of unsuccessful floor votes.”

“With the race now rebooted, at least half a dozen Republican lawmakers are angling for the speaker job, jumping into the race before a Sunday deadline.”