Are You There, God? It’s Us, the Republicans

The Jefferson Gathering prayer meeting was held in Statuary Hall way back when. (Scott J. Ferrell/CQ Roll Call File Photo)
The Jefferson Gathering prayer meeting was held in Statuary Hall way back when. (Scott J. Ferrell/CQ Roll Call File Photo)
By Bridget Bowman
Posted October 20, 2015 at 7:30pm

As Republicans look to select their next leader, some may be appealing to a higher power for guidance.  

A weekly bipartisan, interdenominational Christian prayer service in the Capitol basement will focus on the leadership turmoil Wednesday with “A Special Call to Prayer: For Providential Guidance in the Speaker’s election,” according to the group’s flyer.