Johnson planning to remain GOP leader in ‘unlikely scenario’ Republicans lose House
Johnson says he would keep leading House Republicans if they lose the majority, citing millions raised for vulnerable members and a 40-district campaign sprint.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News on Monday that he intends to lead the House GOP even if Republicans lose their majority in the midterm election.
- Scrutiny arose after the Speaker joked on Fox News about moving back to Shreveport to start a lawn care business if the GOP failed to hold the House.
- Johnson is treating the final stretch like a sprint, planning stops in 22 states to support vulnerable Republicans and bolster his case for continued leadership.
- Speaking with CBS News correspondent Robert Costa, Johnson said he expects colleagues would ask him to continue leading in a divided government scenario.
- Midterm cycles routinely punish the party holding the White House, creating significant headwinds for the GOP despite Johnson's optimism about his leadership future.
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Mike Johnson Says He Intends to Remain GOP Leader If Republicans Lose House Majority
CBS News House Speaker Mike Johnson said he intends to serve as GOP leader if Republicans lose their House majority in November — but he remains bullish about the party’s chances despite significant headwinds. “In the unlikely scenario where we lost the majority, I would expect my colleagues would ask me to continue leading this conference, even if we have divided government,” Johnson told CBS News’ Robert Costa in an interview near Johnson’s …
Mike Johnson Says He Plans To Stay GOP Leader Even If Republicans Lose The House - American Liberty News
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he intends to keep leading House Republicans after November’s elections — even if the GOP loses its majority. In an interview with CBS News, Johnson dismissed speculation about a potential departure from politics and said he expects Republicans to retain control of the chamber. “In the unlikely scenario where […]
Gavel Or Minority Desk, Mike Johnson Says He Isn’t Leaving The Room
Speaker Mike Johnson has spent months waving off chatter about what happens if House Republicans stumble on Election Day. Speaking near his hometown this week, he finally gave a straight answer: even if the gavel slips away, he still expects to run the room. “In the unlikely scenario where we lost the majority, I would […] Gavel Or Minority Desk, Mike Johnson Says He Isn’t Leaving The Room
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