Jordan’s Lack of Ties to Business World Making Lobbyists Nervous

If Jim Jordan becomes House speaker, most business interests and Capitol Hill lobbyists will have catching up to do.

For most, the congressman is largely an unknown – and based on what they do know, some said they have concerns.

The Ohio Republican, best known as a rabble-rousing founder of the conservative House Freedom Caucus and thorn in previous leaders’ sides, has few informal close advisers from the business lobbying community.

Jordan’s bid for speaker was on shaky ground Wednesday as he lost on the second ballot after failing the day before to get necessary support.

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) speaks to members of the media at the Capitol on Tuesday.

Photographer: Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg

Though he has softened ...