House Republicans will try again to elect a Speaker

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October 19, 2023

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, talks with Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and others as Republicans try to elect Jordan to be the new House speaker. (Alex Brandon/AP)

House Republicans are expected to try again Thursday to elect a Speaker.

Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan lost more support in Wednesday's voting compared to the first round on Tuesday. And some of his opponents are objecting to strong-arm tactics they believe are employed by Jordan's supporters.

Members of Congress say they've been harassed and one member of Congress says she received a credible death threat.

NPR's Deirdre Walsh joins us.

This segment aired on October 19, 2023.

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