The Ohio Republican, the leader of the House Freedom Caucus, says, “I think what happens all too often is we forfeit before the ref blows the whistle.” Also: “You have to, you have to get off the sidelines, take the risk, get into the game, elevate the debate, fully commit, make your argument in a compelling and articulate way — and then you can win.”

He may not have meant it that way, but that sounds like an argument for Rep. Jordan to jump into a House leadership race.