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October 18, 2023

Alabama Politics

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Jim Jordan faces all-out GOP rebellion as Speaker of the House vote heads to second ballot

While Jordan won over some defense hawks earlier this week, it appeared distrust in his spending plans was more widespread.

By Laura Weiss CQ-Roll Call (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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From the Lede

Who are Hoover’s 10 highest-paid employees?

These employees work across multiple different departments ranging from the library system to the fire department.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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Pennsylvania Rep. Summer Lee calls Jim Jordan a ‘white supremacist antisemite’

She is “horrified” Republicans nominated him for Speaker of the House “at a moment when our Jewish communities are in so much pain.”

By Jonathan D. Salant Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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Jim Jordan loses Speaker of the House on first ballot but many more to come

Some 20 reluctant Republicans are refusing to give Jordan their votes, viewing the Ohio congressman as too extreme.

By The Associated Press

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Oprah Winfrey suggested a White House run with Mitt Romney to ‘save the country,’ book claims

With close ties to the Kennedys and the Obamas, the billionaire media mogul has been a major influence on the Democratic Party.

By Karu F. Daniels New York Daily News (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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Qualifying starts with no candidates in Alabama’s new Democrat-leaning district

Monday was the first day of qualifying for Republicans for next year's elections. Democrats started on Sept. 29. The last day is Nov. 10.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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