Why Byron Donalds should actually be the next speaker of the House

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House Republicans are tasked with finding a new speaker of the House after Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was ousted on Oct. 3. As of now, two people have emerged as the leading candidates to replace McCarthy, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA). Both are fine candidates and would do a fine job. However, if the GOP wants to make an impact, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) should be the next speaker.

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