GOP senators say that Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) doesn’t have any real relationship with Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and note that the two of them would be the ultimate Republican odd couple if Jordan is elected Speaker.
Jordan on Tuesday lost the first vote to become Speaker, falling 17 votes short of what he needed to succeed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). It’s unclear whether he’ll be able to overcome his opponents. The House is expected to...