House Republicans Still Support Hubbard as Speaker
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Republicans are sticking by Rep. Mike Hubbard as their choice for House speaker despite his indictment on ethics charges.
House Republicans on Thursday voted to support Hubbard for another term as speaker of the house.
The full House of Representatives will officially select a speaker in January during an organizational session.
Hubbard was indicted last month on 23 felony ethics charges. The Auburn Republican has maintained his innocence and says he sees no reason to give up his leadership role.
The 72-member caucus met behind closed doors for three hours before announcing the decision. The caucus did not announce the vote split.
Mountain Brook Republican Rep. Jim Carns, a potential rival to Hubbard for the post, declined to say if he threw his hat in the ring.
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