North Carolina’s Eighth District congressman attracted a national spotlight Thursday afternoon, nominating a Florida colleague to serve as the next speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop, R-8th District, spoke just before the seventh vote for a speaker. That vote took place on the third day of voting on Capitol Hill....
Speculation about the political future of House Speaker Jim Black is unremarkable in Raleigh political circles — but surprising when it is shouted over the sounds of a marching band at a Veteran’s Day parade.
House Republicans gave Leo Daughtry another try as leader, but the mandate wasn’t overwhelming. Now as he and several others try to become speaker, there are many possible combinations -- and a lot riding on the outcome.
House Republicans gave Leo Daughtry another try as leader, but the mandate wasn’t overwhelming. Now as he and several others try to become speaker, there are many possible combinations -- and a lot riding on the outcome.
