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As the House enters its third week without a speaker, nearly a dozen Republicans are vying to earn the support of their conference to wield the gavel, throwing the chamber into even more uncertainty.

The Republican free-for-all for speaker reflects a web of overlapping blocs that have made the party nearly ungovernable.

By Isabelle DAntonio, Jack Forrest and Clare Foran, CNN

WASHINGTON — House Republicans returned Monday to their quest for a unicorn — a congressman trusted enough by moderates and the far-right alike to become speaker and end weeks of

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The Republican free-for-all for speaker reflects a web of overlapping blocs that have made the party nearly ungovernable.

WASHINGTON — First, House Republicans chose an establishment guy to be their speaker. But the hard right got sick of him and dumped him after nine months. Then they turned to his No. 2, another mainstream conservative, who was promptly blocked. Then they tried an ultraconservative candidate, but mainstream members struck back, quickly killing his candidacy. Back at square one after 20 days without a speaker, many House Republicans have found themselves asking: Are we simply too dysfunctio...

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(CNN) — As the House enters its third week without a speaker, nearly a dozen Republicans are vying to earn the support of their conference to wield the gavel, throwing

The Republican conference is expected to meet Monday evening to hear from this new crop of candidates seeking the gavel. The group is expected to vote as early as Tuesday on its next speaker-designate.