With Jordan Withdrawing, Race for Top House Judiciary GOP Seat Narrows; Collins May Win
There's one less candidate to succeed retiring Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., on the House Judiciary Committee, possibly clearing the path for Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., as the next ranking member (see 1811280064) over Steve Chabot, R-Ohio. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio,…
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withdrew his candidacy for the seat, telling reporters Thursday: “It’s been made clear to me talking with leadership that I’m not going to get it, that job, so I’m not going to do it. It would be a waste of my time, waste of their time.” The House Republican Steering Committee Thursday was said to have picked Collins over Chabot, but their offices hadn't made announcements. The recommendation must be ratified by the GOP caucus, a lobbyist noted.