Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise (R)
Louisiana’s Steve Scalise has received the House GOP nomination to be the next Speaker of the U.S .House of Representatives. The 58-year-old from Jefferson Parish has represented Louisiana’s First Congressional District since 2008 . UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says Scalise has been eyeing this position for several years.
“I’m not surprised, he’s already put in the work to attain that position, it looks like his dream can come true,” said Chervenak.
Scalise beat out Jim Jordan from Ohio for the GOP nomination. Chervenak says Scalise most likely got the nod over Jordan, because he’s a little bit more towards the middle.
“They are both conservatives but Jim Jordan seems to be more of a firebrand conservative, I’m not sure he would have worked well with others,” said Chervenak.
A vote from the full House is still needed, which could take place this afternoon. If Scalise is elected, he’ll be the first House Speaker ever from Louisiana. Chervenak says this is a big deal for the Bayou State.
“He could marshal legislation that can help the state, he can devote more resources to the state so he can be heavily influential in the legislative process and help the state,” said Chervenak.
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