Threats targeting Jim Jordan’s GOP opponents jolt speaker’s race ...Plus, Why talk of empowering Patrick McHenry in the House matters

Jim Jordan's allies launched "a right-wing pressure campaign" to win over Republican skeptics. Violent threats soon followed — but they're not working.

Thursday, October 19, 2023 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Threats targeting Jim Jordan's GOP opponents jolt speaker's race Threats targeting Jim Jordan's GOP opponents jolt speaker's race Jim Jordan's allies launched "a right-wing pressure campaign" to win over Republican skeptics. Violent threats soon followed — but they're not working. MORE Why talk of empowering Patrick McHenry in the House matters There's an intensifying conversation about temporarily giving Rep. Patrick McHenry the powers of an acting speaker. It's worth understanding why. MORE Why talk of empowering Patrick McHenry in the House matters There's an intensifying conversation about temporarily giving Rep. Patrick McHenry the powers of an acting speaker. It's worth understanding why. MORE Jordan ally points to his regressive plan for Social Security, Medicare Jim Jordan's Democratic critics want to talk about his support for Social Security and Medicare cuts. Oddly enough, so do his Republican supporters. MORE Jordan ally points to his regressive plan for Social Security, Medicare Jim Jordan's Democratic critics want to talk about his support for Social Security and Medicare cuts. Oddly enough, so do his Republican supporters. MORE Even now, key GOP voices keep pretending the Iran deal didn't work As the Senate eyes a new U.S. ambassador to Israel, Republicans are still taking aim at the 2015 Iran deal. They shouldn't: The policy worked. MORE Even now, key GOP voices keep pretending the Iran deal didn't work As the Senate eyes a new U.S. ambassador to Israel, Republicans are still taking aim at the 2015 Iran deal. They shouldn't: The policy worked. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Republicans still trying to blame Democrats for the GOP's chaos Jordan bully tactics backfire, provoke threats and harassment of fellow Republicans 'This Republican Party is in ruin': Democrats consider price for bailing out floundering GOP Biden offers example of recent U.S. past in cautioning Israel on revenge   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON TWITTER 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER