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Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws bid for House speaker hours after

winning GOP nomination

By L. MASCARO, S. GROVES,
F. AMIRI and K. FREKING
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican
Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned
his bid to become House speaker
Tuesday, withdrawing hours after
winning the internal party nomi-
nation once it became clear he
would not have enough support
from GOP colleagues for the
gavel. Emmer, the GOP Whip, re-
versed course after Donald Trump
objected to his nomination and
hardliners in the House denied the
party leader the votes he would
need.
He is the third Republican to fall
short, leaving dejected Repub-
licans no closer to resolving the
chaos they have created since
ousting Kevin McCarthy at the
start of the month.
Emmer briskly left the building
where he had been meeting
privately with Republicans, and
hopped into a waiting SUV. He
said nothing in response to shout-
ed questions as they drove off
from the Capitol complex.
Trump, speaking as he left the
courtroom in New York where he
faces business fraud charges, said House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., followed by reporters, leaves the Republican caucus meeting at the Capitol
his “un-endorsement” must have in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, after withdrawing as Republican nominee for House speaker, becoming the third
had an impact on Emmer’s bid. candidate to fall short.
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