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And then there were eight.
Pennsylvania Republican Congressman Dan Meuser has withdrawn from the race to become Speaker of the House,. Meuser was one of nine Republicans including Texas' Pete Sessions running for the spot, which has been vacant since Kevin McCarthy was removed three weeks ago.
The GOP met last night for a candidate forum and could vote on a new nominee today.
Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan both failed to get the 217 votes required to become Speaker. Jordan tried three times and was removed as the nominee.
During a campaign stop in New Hampshire, former President Donald Trump said that only one person could come up with the votes required to become Speaker; Jesus Christ..