Here is a simple test to determine who would be the better speaker. Lets call it the "Swamp Monster in hiding" test.
Only a true Swamp Monster would have voted for the $1.3 Trillion Omnibus bill that was full of pork and wasteful spending, funded special interests, blew out the deficit, and piled on the national debt. After all it was the second biggest Omnibus bill ever passed.
Swamp Monsters frequently say one thing and vote the opposite way. They talk about smaller government, reducing debt, being fiscally responsible, etc - but the vote for massive wasteful spending that bloats an inefficient government.
Which of these 3 possible contenders for House Speaker voted for the $1.3 Trillion Omnibus Bill:
- Kevin McCarty YES Certified Swamp Monster
- Steve Scalise YES Certified Swamp Monster
- Jim Jordan No Best Choice for Speaker
By voting for the $1.3 Trillion Omnibus Bill, Kevin McCarthy and Steve Scalise have disqualified themselves from being Speaker of the House.
Jim Jordan is a much better choice. His votes for what he promises - smaller government, less debt - and votes against massive government spending.