I know what these word mean: they are assigned to Republicans who give one set of quotes to reporters for publication but who then "off the record" talk shit about Gaetz and Trump. I wish reporters would explain what they mean!
Jordan Inches Closer to Speakership, but Republican Holdouts Remain
The Ohio Republican won over several mainstream members of his party who had initially withheld their support, but was still short of the votes needed to win the gavel.