Steve Scalise, the minority whip in the House of Representatives, has declared his support for Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy to become the next Speaker of the House if the Republicans are successful in their election efforts.
Wednesday afternoon, Scalise also declared his candidacy for House Majority Leader, effectively ending any potential challenge to McCarthy.
“Being a part of the Republican team in the House is something I’m quite pleased about. We came together two years ago with the intention of winning back the House of Representatives. We maintained focus on the end goal despite facing many obstacles along the way. We kept our laser-like focus on the issues that matter most to Americans, and they rewarded us by giving us a Republican majority in the House of Representatives, “Representative Steve Scalise’s release was announced. “We have been entrusted with a big responsibility, and it is time that we deliver for the people of the United States. Now more than ever, with America confronting difficulties at home and abroad, we need to be unified as we work to deliver a better future for our country. We have been preparing for this moment, as you know. The ambitious, conservative agenda outlined in the Commitment to America is a direct result of your participation in the numerous task forces. The moment has come to put words into deeds; therefore, start working on your Commitment now.”
“I am running for House Majority Leader with a bold, conservative agenda in mind, and I’m asking for your vote. American voters should have a House of Representatives that can deliver on campaign promises. In my role as Majority Leader, I will exert every ounce of my energy into ensuring that our agenda is passed in the House and that Americans see firsthand how conservative ideas can provide real answers to the challenges facing American families today. “So, he went on.
This declaration follows a disappointing election cycle for the Republican party. Electing a House Speaker could be difficult even with a narrow majority.