Mr./Ms. Speaker Whoever You Are

Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel. Emmer, the GOP Whip, reversed course after Donald Trump objected to his nomination and hardliners in the House denied the party leader the votes he would need. Emmer briskly left the building where he had been meeting privately with Republicans, and hopped into a waiting SUV.