By John Dobberstein, Editor
U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern is stepping back from running for Speaker of the House and has thrown his support behind two others whose names have been mentioned.
Hern said he called, texted or met in person with all 211 members of the House Republican Conference before reaching his decision.
Hern said he asked them what is needed in the next House Speaker and heard the need for unification and strengthening of the majority after Speaker McCarthy was ousted last Tuesday.
“While many of you emphasized the necessity for new blood in our leadership, the need for unity comes first and foremost,” Hern wrote.
“I personally believe we need a Speaker who takes the time to listen more than they speak, who will fight for the conservative policies that we believe in over personalities or conflicts, who will focus on what brings us together rather than what tears us apart, and who focuses on keeping our Majority, winning back the Senate and the White House, and getting wins in this divided government where we can.
“This is bigger than me or any one person. The decision we make will impact every American, regardless of party affiliation, tax bracket, or zip code.”
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Hern said Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are both former RSC chairmen and are are “proven leaders” who deserve an opportunity to earn the Speaker title.
“Whatever happens next,” Hern said, our Conference must commit to stay in the room, turn off our phones and work together until we have a candidate who can earn 217 Republican votes.
“When we leave that room and head to the House floor, we must show the world that we are united in support behind our Speaker and ready to do the work we were elected to do.
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