Opinion: Who is House Speaker Mike Johnson? Matt Gaetz's victory lap says it all
1 year, 2 months ago

Opinion: Who is House Speaker Mike Johnson? Matt Gaetz's victory lap says it all

LA Times  

Which means, alas, so did Rep. Matt Gaetz. For Gaetz, the smarmy Trump Mini-Me from Florida, and his fellow Republican nihilists — the ones Rep. Kevin McCarthy dubbed “the Crazy 8s” after they forced his firing as House speaker three weeks ago and left Congress in chaos — the House’s surprise election of right-wing Rep. Mike Johnson, a formerly obscure Louisianan, amounted to sweet, sweet vindication. Here was Gaetz, chortling on like-minded Steve Bannon’s “War Room” podcast Wednesday morning, in anticipation of Johnson’s election: “If you don’t think that moving from Kevin McCarthy to MAGA Mike Johnson shows the ascendance of this movement and where the power in the Republican Party truly lies, then you’re not paying attention.” Opinion Columnist Jackie Calmes Jackie Calmes brings a critical eye to the national political scene. CNN reported on editorials Johnson wrote in his hometown Shreveport, La., paper, in which he called homosexuality “inherently unnatural” and a “dangerous lifestyle” that ultimately could end “the entire democratic system.” He claimed in 2004, “Experts project that homosexual marriage is the dark harbinger of chaos and sexual anarchy that could doom even the strongest republic.” Then there’s his behind-the-scenes legal work after the 2020 presidential election to challenge electoral votes in pro-Biden states. The New York Times, after an investigation of Republicans’ post-election machinations, called Johnson “the most important architect of the Electoral College objections.” He enlisted most of his fellow House Republicans in support of a brief to the Supreme Court, yet the justices declined to take the underlying case.

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Top House Republican makes major prediction for next year — even as colleagues less sure
4 days, 9 hours ago

Top House Republican makes major prediction for next year — even as colleagues less sure

Raw Story  

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise predicted Friday that Speaker Mike Johnson would hold on to his job when the next Congress convenes in January – but he still has a tall order to win over a majority of member votes. Tensions rose on Capitol Hill after Wednesday’s collapse of the spending bill prompted suggestions that Johnson should be replaced as …

'Extremely tenuous': Capitol Hill reporter highlights a 'worrying sign for Mike Johnson'
4 days, 20 hours ago

'Extremely tenuous': Capitol Hill reporter highlights a 'worrying sign for Mike Johnson'

Raw Story  

House speaker Mike Johnson appears to be on the brink of losing his gavel when the next Congress is sworn in next month. Donald Trump and Elon Musk killed a bipartisan government funding bill Wednesday, and Johnson has seemingly lost the support of many Republicans to hold onto his job, which senators Rand Paul and Mike Lee suggested should go …

Trump expresses support for Johnson with conditions as rumors swirl: report
5 days, 18 hours ago

Trump expresses support for Johnson with conditions as rumors swirl: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump expressed support for Mike Johnson remaining House speaker, but with some conditions, according to a report. The president-elect told Fox News Digital that he would back Johnson's re-election as GOP leader in the next Congress if he could avoid "all of the traps being set by Democrats" and act "decisively and tough." "Anybody that supports a bill that …

'Raucous caucus': Mike Johnson's new actions said to show 'inherent weakness of the GOP'
5 days, 20 hours ago

'Raucous caucus': Mike Johnson's new actions said to show 'inherent weakness of the GOP'

Raw Story  

A Democratic lawmaker slammed House speaker Mike Johnson for losing control of his Republican majority and risking a government shutdown. "So we've got to get back to getting the government funded, and we got to make sure that the American people get their paychecks, that, you know, there's access to food assistance, that all the things that we know are …

'Traps' ahead for Mike Johnson as he seeks House Speaker re-election: Politico
1 week, 2 days ago

'Traps' ahead for Mike Johnson as he seeks House Speaker re-election: Politico

Raw Story  

Current House Speaker Mike Johnson appears to have a clear path to his retaining his seat as the leader of the Republican Party majority House for now, but Politico reports there are pitfalls facing him with such a slim majority. his improved fortunes are attributable to three main factors, all things he’s played an active role in: Bringing his defectors …

Exclusive: Multiple Republicans reveal plan to boot Mike Johnson as speaker
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Exclusive: Multiple Republicans reveal plan to boot Mike Johnson as speaker

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Conservatives on Capitol Hill still aren’t sold on Speaker Mike Johnson. “Honestly, I think it's more that members don't see somebody who's going to be strategic, make the right call, make timely calls.” Former Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good lost his primary this year, but as he heads for the exits, he’s encouraging his colleagues to replace …

Mike Johnson wins Republican nomination to retain House speakership
1 month, 1 week ago

Mike Johnson wins Republican nomination to retain House speakership

China Daily  

US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at a press conference for House Republicans, following their leadership meeting, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, November 13, 2024. WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday won Republican nomination to remain in the position, after President-elect Donald Trump appeared to have backed him during a meeting with House Republicans. Johnson, a Louisiana …

House Republicans vote to keep Mike Johnson in power after Trump's urging
1 month, 1 week ago

House Republicans vote to keep Mike Johnson in power after Trump's urging

Daily Mail  

House Speaker Mike Johnson will retain his top GOP leadership position after Donald Trump urged Republicans to vote for him Wednesday. President-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., as he arrives to speak at a meeting with the House GOP conference, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. During Trump's remarks before House Republicans he mentioned …

Mike Johnson Basks In Trump Embrace, House GOP Remaining In Power
1 month, 1 week ago

Mike Johnson Basks In Trump Embrace, House GOP Remaining In Power

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President-elect Donald Trump’s endorsement of House Speaker Mike Johnson should put an end to any debate over his hold on the Republican conference, several party members said Wednesday. Rep. Carlos Gimenez told HuffPost that Trump made it clear in his appearance before the conference Wednesday morning he considered Johnson “my guy.” “That settles it as far as …

Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job, faces full House vote in new year
1 month, 1 week ago

Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job, faces full House vote in new year

LA Times  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks during a news conference on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson won the House Republican nomination Wednesday to stay on the job, on track to keep the gavel after a morning endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump ahead of a full House vote in the new year. Johnson …

'It's a warning': Mike Johnson reportedly facing unexpected 'show of opposition' from GOP
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'It's a warning': Mike Johnson reportedly facing unexpected 'show of opposition' from GOP

Raw Story  

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is about to receive a "show of opposition" from within his own house, according to a new report. Johnson was made the GOP House leader after Republicans rebuffed former speaker Kevin McCarthy, but now faces some of the same demands McCarthy did, according to the report from Politico. "Even as Republicans are increasingly …

Speaker Mike Johnson and the future of the House
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Speaker Mike Johnson and the future of the House

NPR  

Speaker Mike Johnson and the future of the House toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/Getty Images North America House Speaker Mike Johnson has served in the post for little over a year, but his tenure has been marked with few legislative accomplishments and a series of splits within his conference that stymied his party’s agenda. Divisions among GOP lawmakers made it …

Mike Johnson's Close Relationship with Donald Trump: A Political Power Play for the Future of the GOP
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mike Johnson's Close Relationship with Donald Trump: A Political Power Play for the Future of the GOP

Associated Press  

House Speaker Mike Johnson is closely linked to Donald Trump, presenting himself as a partner to the former president in his quest to save the GOP's House majority. Johnson is leveraging Trump's political capital and agenda to boost his own, while also potentially challenging the election results if Trump wins. His faith and conservative stance also play a significant role …

Mike Johnson accused of Trump 'cover-up' after combative interview
2 months ago

Mike Johnson accused of Trump 'cover-up' after combative interview

Raw Story  

After sharing a clip of House Speaker Mike Johnson battling with Jake Tapper over Donald Trump's desire for prosecute his political enemies if he is re-elected, the hosts of MSNBC's "Morning Joe" lambasted the Republican leader. Pressed on Trump calling his critics the "enemy within,": Johnson claimed that the CNN host was blowing the ex-president's words out of proportion, which …

Dysfunction on display: Republicans complain Speaker Johnson is no Pelosi
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dysfunction on display: Republicans complain Speaker Johnson is no Pelosi

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON—Many House Republicans are experiencing buyer’s remorse, yet they’re saddled with Speaker Mike Johnson for the foreseeable future. “And that Speaker Johnson, even if you disagree with him, at least he was consistent.” It’s gotten so bad in the House under Johnson that even Democrats are missing McCarthy these days. “They’re a dysfunctional party,” former House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer …

A year ago Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker. Mike Johnson is trying to avoid that fate
3 months ago

A year ago Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker. Mike Johnson is trying to avoid that fate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — One year since Kevin McCarthy was booted from the House speaker’s office after Congress voted in a bipartisan way to prevent a federal government shutdown, the new House Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself courting, but so far avoiding, a similar political fate. “The vast majority support Speaker Johnson — it’s a shame that we’ve got like 10 people …

Mike Johnson is staring down another threat to his speakership: report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike Johnson is staring down another threat to his speakership: report

Raw Story  

The upcoming spending fight in Congress could herald the end of Mike Johnson’s tenure as House speaker, Politico wrote Monday. As a possible government shutdown on Oct. 1 approaches, Johnson has two choices, the news outlet reported: risk “chaos” by going with the priorities of his party’s right flank, or try to reach a bipartisan deal — likely infuriating that …

Massie’s role in failed bid to oust House speaker doesn’t affect his victory in Kentucky GOP primary
7 months ago

Massie’s role in failed bid to oust House speaker doesn’t affect his victory in Kentucky GOP primary

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rep. Thomas Massie’s role in the failed bid to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson didn’t harm his standing with Republican voters in his Kentucky district, where he easily won his primary election on Tuesday in the conservative stronghold. The libertarian-leaning congressman said his victory amounted to a …

Failure to oust Speaker ‘MAGA Mike’ Johnson shows strength and weakness of his alliance with Trump
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Failure to oust Speaker ‘MAGA Mike’ Johnson shows strength and weakness of his alliance with Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It was Donald Trump who bestowed the “MAGA Mike Johnson” nickname on the House speaker the day he won the gavel. In fact, the indicted former president who has been known to flip his friends into foes warned that while Republicans shouldn’t be voting to remove Johnson, “At some point, we may very well be, but this is …

House Democratic leaders say they would help save Speaker Johnson's job
7 months, 3 weeks ago

House Democratic leaders say they would help save Speaker Johnson's job

NPR  

House Democratic leaders say they would help save Speaker Johnson's job Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images House Democratic leaders say they'll help House Speaker Mike Johnson keep his job if members of his own party make a move to oust him. "From the very beginning of this Congress, House Democrats have put people over …

GOP lawmaker threatens to go nuclear if 'anarchist' MTG's bid to oust Johnson succeeds
8 months, 1 week ago

GOP lawmaker threatens to go nuclear if 'anarchist' MTG's bid to oust Johnson succeeds

Raw Story  

Republicans in the House of Representatives have long expressed frustration with the antics of lawmakers such as Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene, but have rarely done something concrete to stop them. However, an anonymous House Republican tells Axios' Juliegrace Brufke that they may at last reach their breaking point should Greene's bid to oust Speaker Mike Johnson succeed. …

House Speaker Mike Johnson seeks Donald Trump's support amid threat to his job. Former president responds
8 months, 1 week ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson seeks Donald Trump's support amid threat to his job. Former president responds

Hindustan Times  

House Speaker Mike Johnson has not had an easy week. Former US President Donald Trump listens as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference at Mr. Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate on April 12, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump backs Jhonson amid calls for ouster Johnson’s leadership position has been under siege, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, …

Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson to Discuss Election Integrity on Friday
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson to Discuss Election Integrity on Friday

Live Mint  

-- Former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are scheduled to hold an event on election integrity at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate on Friday, according to people familiar. The meeting offers Johnson a side-by-side photo opportunity with Trump at a time when hardliners are threatening to sink the speaker over issues like Ukraine. Hardline Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, …

Speaker Mike Johnson faces threat of ouster from Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
9 months ago

Speaker Mike Johnson faces threat of ouster from Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson is at risk of being ousted after hard-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to vacate Friday, his leadership abruptly challenged in the middle of a House vote on a $1.2 trillion package to keep the government open. No speaker had been removed this way until McCarthy’s dramatic ouster last fall, a swift, stunning …

GOP Speaker Mike Johnson has a House majority in name only. He’s left with daunting choices ahead
11 months ago

GOP Speaker Mike Johnson has a House majority in name only. He’s left with daunting choices ahead

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — New Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself leading House Republicans with a majority in name only. “It’s a loss for the American people to join hands with Democrats to form a governing coalition,” said Virginia Rep. Bob Good, the newly elected chairman of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus, after last week’s vote to keep government running. Johnson and Trump …

Speaker Mike Johnson demands GOP colleagues stop cyberbullying him: report
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Speaker Mike Johnson demands GOP colleagues stop cyberbullying him: report

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson is apparently unhappy about being cyberbullied by Republican colleagues. Axios reports that Johnson, in a closed-door meeting on Wednesday, demanded that House Republicans should "stop criticizing him and his budget negotiations on social media." Rep. Warren Davidson, meanwhile, openly fumed to reporters about Johnson's performance as House speaker ever since he replaced former Speaker Kevin McCarthy …

News Analysis: Mike Johnson just did the same thing that cost Kevin McCarthy his job
1 year, 1 month ago

News Analysis: Mike Johnson just did the same thing that cost Kevin McCarthy his job

LA Times  

On Tuesday, Rep. Mike Johnson became the latest GOP House speaker to rely on Democratic votes to keep Washington running. “The passage of today’s continuing resolution puts House Republicans in the best position to fight for conservative policy victories,” Johnson said in a statement. Johnson’s lack of concern may be justified — this time, at least, said Norman Ornstein, a …

Column: The shutdown looms, and Speaker Mike Johnson has nothing
1 year, 1 month ago

Column: The shutdown looms, and Speaker Mike Johnson has nothing

LA Times  

House Speaker Mike Johnson, the obscure former backbencher vaulted out of the far-right field to Congress’ highest-ranking job just over two weeks ago, told Sean Hannity that the many Americans wondering about his worldview should simply “pick up a Bible” and read it. Doug Heye, a Republican strategist, last Thursday posted on X: “With all the political news this week” …

Kevin McCarthy hints revenge against House Republican who helped oust him
1 year, 1 month ago

Kevin McCarthy hints revenge against House Republican who helped oust him

Raw Story  

Rep. Kevin McCarthy in an interview with Politico released Friday hinted at the possibility of enacting vengeance on a GOP tormenter who helped end his tenure as House speaker. McCarthy replied with sarcasm when Politico asked about news that Virginia state Sen. John McGuire, a former Navy SEAL, might run against Rep. Bob Good, one of eight Republicans who voted …

Letters to the Editor: Speaker Mike Johnson’s views on elections are from the 18th century
1 year, 1 month ago

Letters to the Editor: Speaker Mike Johnson’s views on elections are from the 18th century

LA Times  

Rep. Mike Johnson talks with Rep. Steve Scalise at the U.S. Capitol before the House voted to make him speaker on Oct. 25. Now in the 21st century, House Speaker Mike Johnson echoed this policy when he claimed after the 2020 election that state legislators should be able to appoint the electors they want, no matter what the voters decided. …

Speaker Mike Johnson faces uphill battle on spending, foreign aid
1 year, 1 month ago

Speaker Mike Johnson faces uphill battle on spending, foreign aid

Daily Mail  

After securing the gavel and ending three weeks of House impasse, the newly minted Speaker Mike Johnson faces a long list of hurdles. That will be a tall order for Johnson during next month's spending battle, when the continuing resolution that prompted McCarthy's firing will expire. Johnson has proposed putting another CR on the House floor to extend government funding …

Trump-backed Mike Johnson elected House speaker after 22 days - live
1 year, 1 month ago

Trump-backed Mike Johnson elected House speaker after 22 days - live

The Independent  

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Who is Mike Johnson? New House speaker belongs to GOP’s religious conservative wing
1 year, 1 month ago

Who is Mike Johnson? New House speaker belongs to GOP’s religious conservative wing

Raw Story  

Before a relatively short time in elected office, new U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana was a constitutional lawyer deeply involved in religious causes. House Republicans’ choice of Johnson addressed two faults some members of the conference found with a previous speaker-designee who dropped out on Tuesday, Minnesota’s Tom Emmer. Fundraising gap Johnson’s campaign fundraising operation has increased by …

Mike Johnson named US House of Representatives speaker, ending rudderless three weeks after ouster of Kevin McCarthy
1 year, 1 month ago

Mike Johnson named US House of Representatives speaker, ending rudderless three weeks after ouster of Kevin McCarthy

ABC  

The US House of Representatives elected Republican Mike Johnson, a conservative with little leadership experience, as its speaker on Wednesday after a turbulent three weeks that left the rudderless chamber unable to respond to the Middle East crisis or carry out any of its basic duties. Key points: Previous speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted on October 3 by a small …

Letters to the Editor: Was Speaker Mike Johnson sent by God? ‘God, I hope not,’ says a reader
1 year, 1 month ago

Letters to the Editor: Was Speaker Mike Johnson sent by God? ‘God, I hope not,’ says a reader

LA Times  

To the editor: Out of the embers of the Republican conflagration in the House, newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson emerged with Bible in hand, a set of MAGA values in his pocket and a mandate from those who anointed him to burn this place down. Johnson will undoubtedly attempt to outperform Rep. Kevin McCarthy, his predecessor as speaker, in a …

Who is Mike Johnson, the new US Republican House speaker?
1 year, 1 month ago

Who is Mike Johnson, the new US Republican House speaker?

Al Jazeera  

Mike Johnson was elected as House speaker after three other candidates were unable to secure enough votes. Mike Johnson, a relatively lesser-known Republican from Louisiana, has taken the gavel as the new speaker of the US House of Representatives, ending three weeks of political chaos. — Speaker Mike Johnson November 7, 2020 He has earned the nickname “MAGA Mike” among …

Who is Mike Johnson? New House speaker is a strong Trump ally and a quiet force among Republicans
1 year, 1 month ago

Who is Mike Johnson? New House speaker is a strong Trump ally and a quiet force among Republicans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A low-key lawmaker in Congress for less than a decade, new House Speaker Mike Johnson isn’t recognizable to most Americans. Trump said Wednesday that Johnson is going to “make us all proud.” Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, the top Republican on the Judiciary panel during Trump’s first impeachment, said Wednesday that during hectic times on the committee, Johnson …

After 3 weeks US House gets a Speaker, Trump aide Mike Johnson secures majority GOP support
1 year, 1 month ago

After 3 weeks US House gets a Speaker, Trump aide Mike Johnson secures majority GOP support

Hindustan Times  

Rep. Mike Johnson easily secured enough votes to be elected House speaker on Wednesday, as Republicans were eagerly elevating the little-known conservative leader to the seat of U.S. power and ending for now the political chaos in their majority. U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, the latest House Republican nominee for House Speaker, pumps his fist as the end of voting nears …

Mike Johnson wins House speaker election after emerging as the Trump-backed 'GOP unity candidate' following 22 days of turmoil
1 year, 1 month ago

Mike Johnson wins House speaker election after emerging as the Trump-backed 'GOP unity candidate' following 22 days of turmoil

Daily Mail  

The Louisiana Republican won unanimous support from all of his colleagues After 22 farcical days, thirteen failed candidates, four nominees and four floor votes, the Republicans have finally elected a House speaker. Louisiana's Mike Johnson has been unanimously selected by his party to take the gavel in a vote that ended the three-week House GOP circus sparked by the ousting …

Mike Johnson, a staunch Louisiana conservative, is elected House speaker as GOP moves past chaos
1 year, 2 months ago

Mike Johnson, a staunch Louisiana conservative, is elected House speaker as GOP moves past chaos

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republicans unanimously elected Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker on Wednesday, eagerly elevating a deeply conservative but lesser-known leader to the major seat of U.S. power and ending for now the weeks of political chaos in their majority. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks after he was chosen as the Republicans latest nominee for House speaker at a Republican …

Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana becomes fourth GOP nominee for House-Speaker role
1 year, 2 months ago

Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana becomes fourth GOP nominee for House-Speaker role

Hindustan Times  

Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson as their latest nominee for House speaker late Tuesday, hours after an earlier pick, Rep. Tom Emmer, abruptly withdrew in the face of opposition from Donald Trump and hardline GOP lawmakers. Rep. Mike Johnson becomes the fourth Republican nominee for House speaker after Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Johnson of Louisiana, a lower-ranked member …

House GOP chooses a fourth speaker nominee in effort to break chaos
1 year, 2 months ago

House GOP chooses a fourth speaker nominee in effort to break chaos

Raw Story  

House Republicans took a vote to have Rep. Mike Johnson become the next speaker of the House of Representatives after multiple candidates tried and failed to secure the job. Johnson, who serves as vice chair of the House Republican Conference, was showered with praise by the president of the conference Rep. Elise Stefanik. The specter of formally filling the vacancy …

House Republicans unite, finally, to elect hard-right colleague Mike Johnson as speaker
1 year, 2 months ago

House Republicans unite, finally, to elect hard-right colleague Mike Johnson as speaker

LA Times  

The election of Mike Johnson, right, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Wednesday, ends three weeks of squabbling among House Republicans — and cements their pro-Trump, hard-line faction as the face of the national party. “Homosexual relationships are inherently unnatural,” he wrote, before going on to warn that legalizing same-sex marriage could be a slippery slope to allowing “a person …

Republicans nominate Mike Johnson as latest US House Speaker candidate
1 year, 2 months ago

Republicans nominate Mike Johnson as latest US House Speaker candidate

Al Jazeera  

Johnson, from Louisiana, is the fourth hopeful for the job that fell vacant after right wing Republicans removed Kevin McCarthy. Republicans in the United States have nominated Mike Johnson as the next Speaker of the House of Representatives, hours after their previous choice withdrew amid party infighting that has paralysed political decision-making in the country for more than three weeks. …

Editorial: House Republicans just elected an election denier as speaker. American democracy is in trouble
1 year, 2 months ago

Editorial: House Republicans just elected an election denier as speaker. American democracy is in trouble

LA Times  

A new sign is installed above the entrance to the office of House Speaker Mike Johnson on Oct. 25, 2023, at the U.S. Capitol. This is how far the GOP has fallen: House Republicans on Wednesday unanimously elected as speaker a man who actively tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election results and would like to lock up people who …

Republican Mike Johnson elected US House speaker
1 year, 2 months ago

Republican Mike Johnson elected US House speaker

Al Jazeera  

Johnson wins House vote 220 to 209 with broad Republican support and will fill key role that was vacant for three weeks. The US House of Representatives has elected Republican Mike Johnson as its speaker after a turbulent three weeks that left the rudderless chamber unable to carry out its basic duties. The 220 to 209 vote on Wednesday elevated …

Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer’s withdrawal, desperate to end chaos
1 year, 2 months ago

Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer’s withdrawal, desperate to end chaos

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson as their latest nominee for House speaker late Tuesday, hours after an earlier pick, Rep. Tom Emmer, abruptly withdrew in the face of opposition from Donald Trump and hardline GOP lawmakers. Johnson of Louisiana, a lower-ranked member of the House GOP leadership team, becomes the fourth Republican nominee after Emmer and the others …

Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson elected speaker of the House
1 year, 2 months ago

Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson elected speaker of the House

NPR  

Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson elected speaker of the House toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Republicans have elected Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., to be speaker of the House, ending a three-week vacancy that brought legislative work to a halt and plunged the conference into disarray. Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., who voted to oust McCarthy and opposed Jordan's candidacy, predicted ahead of the …

Jordan out of speaker race; as new candidates line up, GOP ‘in a very bad position,’ McCarthy warns
1 year, 2 months ago

Jordan out of speaker race; as new candidates line up, GOP ‘in a very bad position,’ McCarthy warns

LA Times  

Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan ended his campaign for speaker Friday after he failed for the third time to secure a majority on the House floor and his Republican colleagues voted, by secret ballot, that he should not press on. Both Jordan, the chair of the powerful House Judiciary Committee and former President Trump’s pick for speaker, and Louisiana Rep. Steve …

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