Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Jim Jordans chances of becoming House speaker

Tamara Keith, National Public Radio:

It's not, oh, we can work with this guy, though President Biden was asked about the possibility of a Jim Jordan speakership about 10 days ago, and he was like, well, there are other people who I would have an easier time working with, but I will try, was basically the message.

I checked White House visitor logs. Jim Jordan hasn't been to the White House during the Biden presidency. He went to the White House a lot during the Trump presidency, including to get an award from Trump at the very end and various meetings and other things.

He hasn't been to the White House during the Biden presidency for things like a Christmas party or a congressional picnic. It's just not a thing. There is no relationship.

However, I have spoken to people who have known Biden for years and say, he will figure this out. He will figure out how to work with whoever he asked to work with.

But let's just remember, Jim Jordan is actively investigating President Biden, pursuing an impeachment against President Biden, has basically railed against every budget deal ever, and now is potentially the person who the White House will have to deal with to keep the government functioning.

This could be a real challenge for the White House in terms of governing.

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