Steve Scalise, No. 2 House Republican, Joins Race to Succeed McCarthy
- Scalise was shot in 2017 at practice for charity baseball game
- Conservative firebrand Jim Jordan has also announced a run
Steve Scalise and Kevin McCarthy
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Second-ranking House Republican leader Steve Scalise is officially running for speaker, making him a leading contender as the GOP searches for a replacement.
Scalise confirmed in a letter to colleagues that he is seeking the speakership after reports that he was privately reaching out to other members of the caucus to gauge their support.