Tom Emmer becomes third Republican candidate to fail in speaker bid
Republican Tom Emmer has abruptly abandoned his bid to become speaker of the US House of Representatives, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from colleagues.
The House whip reversed course after Donald Trump objected to his nomination and hardliners in the House denied the party leader the votes he would need for the gavel, according to Republican sources.
