House Republicans pick Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan to lead them in the minority
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House Republicans will move Tuesday to select their leader in the minority after a brutal drubbing at the polls, with the two candidates being House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio. Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan defeated Majority Leader Steve Scalise for the role of minority leader. Covered by 27 outlets: 11 lean left, 6 are centre, 7 lean right, 3 are not rated.
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