Seth Meyers Turns Republican's Words Against GOP In Harsh Message For Next Speaker
1 year, 2 months ago

Seth Meyers Turns Republican's Words Against GOP In Harsh Message For Next Speaker

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Seth Meyers pointed to a “fundamental problem” within the House GOP and used members’ own words to rip the chamber’s future speaker. “The GOP is a fractured coalition with no discernible ideological core except that most of them want to dismantle American democracy and on top of that, the job of speaker absolutely sucks. In order to want it, you’d have to be a.” the “Late Night” host said Wednesday before flipping to a supercut of criticism from Republicans ― and one Fox News host ― on the House speaker chaos. Earlier in his show, Meyers tossed to a clip of Rep. Ken Buck in which the lawmaker said he voted for Rep. Tom Emmer to be the next speaker before adding that he doesn’t like him and it’d be the “worst job in America.” “He voted for someone who doesn’t want to be speaker because the job of speaker sucks,” Meyers said.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson retains position amid growing signs of trouble ahead
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4 days, 15 hours ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson retains position amid growing signs of trouble ahead

India Today  

WASHINGTON: This time was supposed to be different. “Speaker Johnson contends that in a environment where we have the White House and the Republican Senate, that he’s going to be able to go get the job done,” said Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, who has been outspoken in his criticism of Johnson. “He’s got a really, really tough job,” Senate Majority …

Speaker vote an ‘ominous sign’ that Trump’s MAGA agenda could face trouble: columnist
5 days, 15 hours ago

Speaker vote an ‘ominous sign’ that Trump’s MAGA agenda could face trouble: columnist

Raw Story  

When Donald Trump returns to the White House in a matter of days, he will complete a rare GOP trifecta of the federal government, but his legislative agenda still faces tough obstacles in Congress, according to the Atlantic’s Russell Berman. Taking into consideration the slugfest House Speaker Mike Johnson faced before narrowly retaining the speaker’s gavel Friday, Berman told readers …

Mike Johnson may be the speaker, but Democrats will still have power
5 days, 16 hours ago

Mike Johnson may be the speaker, but Democrats will still have power

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rather, it came when House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar nominated Democratic Leader Hakeem …

Republican calls House speaker vote 'theater of the absurd'
5 days, 17 hours ago

Republican calls House speaker vote 'theater of the absurd'

Raw Story  

A GOP lawmaker called Friday's House Speaker vote — in which two Republicans were finally convinced to change their ballots but a third still held out — "the theater of the absurd." Rep. Mike Lawler posted his congratulations to Rep. Mike Johnson on X for keeping the speakership before Lawler appeared with CNN's Jake Tapper. But I'm glad, obviously, that …

Mike Johnson re-elected speaker as two rebel Republicans convinced to change vote
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5 days, 19 hours ago

Mike Johnson re-elected speaker as two rebel Republicans convinced to change vote

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson managed to defeat a GOP rebellion and retain his position on Friday afternoon, following an initial vote in which a small group of Republicans had previously voted against him, reported Politico. With this vote, Johnson, who is facing one of the narrowest House majorities in modern history, clears a major hurdle that had threatened to derail …

Brian Kilmeade delivers ‘bad news’ about Mike Johnson’s speaker vote — and is immediately embarrassed
5 days, 21 hours ago

Brian Kilmeade delivers ‘bad news’ about Mike Johnson’s speaker vote — and is immediately embarrassed

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fox & Friends co-host Brian Kilmeade was left with a …

'Only likes winners': CNN host questions Trump's loyalty if Mike Johnson loses first vote
6 days ago

'Only likes winners': CNN host questions Trump's loyalty if Mike Johnson loses first vote

Raw Story  

CNN's John Berman questioned whether Donald Trump would stick by the embattled House Speaker Friday if Mike Johnson loses the first round vote. Trump initially supported Johnson's bid to keep his job, writing on TruthSocial before the New Year, "Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard working, religious man. "One thing you know very well, Donald Trump really only likes …

House Speaker Vote: Read Live Updates On Mike Johnson's Fate As Trump's Inauguration Nears
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6 days, 1 hour ago

House Speaker Vote: Read Live Updates On Mike Johnson's Fate As Trump's Inauguration Nears

Huff Post  

Less than an hour before House lawmakers gavel in for the new Congress and elect a speaker, Rep. Thomas Massie said he wouldn't be voting for Mike Johnson and made the case for picking someone else to lead their conference. Without naming names, he said there are GOP members with a large staff of maybe 50 people and experience in …

Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
6 days, 3 hours ago

Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday as House speaker on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts in a tense standoff and buoyed by a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump. Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot, pushing past GOP hard-right holdouts and buoyed with a nod of support …

Why Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump's support
6 days, 15 hours ago

Why Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump's support

India Today  

WASHINGTON: Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again. The Louisiana Republican's hold on the House speaker's gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes and House Republicans weigh whether to reelect him to the post. With Republicans holding a narrow 220-215 majority in the House, it …

Why Trump has so much riding on the House speaker vote
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6 days, 15 hours ago

Why Trump has so much riding on the House speaker vote

CNN  

CNN — House speaker elections on Friday are less about Mike Johnson and more about Donald Trump. If Trump fails to lift Johnson over the line, he will sow new doubts about his capacity to effectively lead the GOP trifecta of power in the House, Senate and White House. The president-elect has an extra incentive to secure Johnson’s speakership after …

Why Mike Johnson’s bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump’s support
1 week ago

Why Mike Johnson’s bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump’s support

LA Times  

Rep. Mike Johnson takes the oath to be the new House speaker in 2023. The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker’s gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes and House Republicans weigh whether to reelect him to the post. In past years, Democratic President Biden, Trump …

Johnson allies warn that a speakership battle could delay Trump’s victory certification
1 week ago

Johnson allies warn that a speakership battle could delay Trump’s victory certification

CNN  

CNN — House Speaker Mike Johnson’s allies are leaning into a key argument in a bid to avoid a chaotic floor fight over the gavel on Friday: A vote against Johnson could delay the finalization of Donald Trump’s White House win. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota told CNN that Republicans need to get to work quickly to begin to advance …

GOP Lawmaker Says Mike Johnson Doesn't Have The Votes To Be Speaker
1 week, 1 day ago

GOP Lawmaker Says Mike Johnson Doesn't Have The Votes To Be Speaker

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Rep. Chip Roy said House Speaker Mike Johnson could lose his bid to keep the gavel when the chamber votes later this week. “Right now, I don’t believe that he has the votes on Friday, and I think we need to have the conference get together so that we can get united,” Roy told Fox Business host …

'Take this as a warning': Texas attorney general issues ominous threat to GOP lawmakers
1 week, 1 day ago

'Take this as a warning': Texas attorney general issues ominous threat to GOP lawmakers

Raw Story  

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has a message for Republican state legislators: Don’t mess with the Texas speaker’s race – or else. The far-right attorney general – a staunch ally of President-elect Donald Trump – announced on New Year’s Eve that he would embark on a statewide tour of districts where incumbent Republican state representatives are reportedly working with Democratic …

'Absurd': Retiring House Republican lashes out at GOP colleagues over speaker attacks
1 week, 1 day ago

'Absurd': Retiring House Republican lashes out at GOP colleagues over speaker attacks

Raw Story  

Rep. Patrick McHenry, who is retiring at the end of this term, has a warning for conservatives he says are fostering an "absurd" goal of reigning in the powers of the House speakership while hoping for "conservative outcomes". "What Congress has done since the Progressive Era is hand away power to agencies in the executive branch — and what we’ve …

GOP 'doomsday prepping' for 'monumentally stupid' speaker fight: report
1 week, 2 days ago

GOP 'doomsday prepping' for 'monumentally stupid' speaker fight: report

Raw Story  

House Republicans will have to elect a speaker in the coming days, and CNN is reporting that the GOP still has no idea if it will actually have a speaker in place in time to certify President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 election victory. Should there be enough holdouts in the House to block Rep. Mike Johnson's election to the speakership, it …

'You can't say that': Ex-GOP lawmaker catches TV host off guard with profanity
1 week, 2 days ago

'You can't say that': Ex-GOP lawmaker catches TV host off guard with profanity

Raw Story  

A former Republican lawmaker caught a broadcast journalist off guard on Monday when he dropped a four-letter word while delivering a blunt assessment of how he believes the GOP-controlled Congress will operate next year. The moment came when former Republican Virginia Rep. Denver Riggleman, who became a skeptic of Donald Trump and helped assist the House Select Committee on January …

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker despite government funding turmoil
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker despite government funding turmoil

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump on Monday endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson, providing crucial backing for the Louisiana Republican as he prepares for what is expected to be another contentious speakership race this week. Let’s get to work!” The signal of support from Trump comes despite his frustration with a spending deal Johnson pushed through the House …

Donald Trump officially endorses 'religious man' Mike Johnson for speaker
1 week, 3 days ago

Donald Trump officially endorses 'religious man' Mike Johnson for speaker

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump offered his official endorsement for reelecting Rep. Mike Johnson as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. "Despite large scale voter fraud taking place in numerous states, including California, where votes are ridiculously still being counted, or under review!" "Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard working, religious man," he wrote. During a Monday interview on Fox …

"Playing with fire": Republican warns that ousting Speaker Mike Johnson would backfire on GOP
1 week, 3 days ago

"Playing with fire": Republican warns that ousting Speaker Mike Johnson would backfire on GOP

Salon  

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., is warning against the repercussions of his own party's attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., who is facing harsh criticism for the U.S. spending bill that passed last week to avert a government shutdown. “The fact is that Mike Johnson inherited a disaster when Matt Gaetz and several of my colleagues teamed up with …

GOP lawmaker: Denying Mike Johnson's speakership would 'squander' opportunity from God
1 week, 3 days ago

GOP lawmaker: Denying Mike Johnson's speakership would 'squander' opportunity from God

Raw Story  

Rep. Brian Babin warned his Republican colleagues opposing Rep. Mike Johnson to be speaker of the House would "squander" an opportunity that "the Lord God" had given them to change the country. During a Sunday interview with Fox News, host Rich Edson asked Babin about Johnson's chances to keep the speakership with a slim Republican majority. "The American people have …

'Grow a spine': House Republicans lectured for being 'too damn scared' of upcoming vote
1 week, 4 days ago

'Grow a spine': House Republicans lectured for being 'too damn scared' of upcoming vote

Raw Story  

Discussing what is expected to be a chaotic election of the next Republican House Speaker late next week, a former high-ranking Republican Party official criticized the caucus and told them to "grow a spine" and pick someone serious about asserting the authority of the chamber. Speaking with his co-hosts on MSNBC's "The Weekend," former RNC chair Michael Steele lectured the …

Trump poised to make it 'worse this time around' for GOP leadership: MSNBC analyst
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump poised to make it 'worse this time around' for GOP leadership: MSNBC analyst

Raw Story  

Reacting to the looming government shutdown which can mainly be attributed to interference from president-elect Donald Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk, MSNBC's Ali Vitali told the panel on "Morning Joe" this is just a precursor to what the GOP leadership can expect for the next four years. Vitali, who is taking over the reins of "MSNBC's "Way Too Early" …

"You wanna be speaker?": Johnson jokes he offered Musk House leadership role
2 weeks, 6 days ago

"You wanna be speaker?": Johnson jokes he offered Musk House leadership role

Salon  

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he joked with Elon Musk about taking his job after several members of the Republican delegation in the chamber floated the billionaire Tesla CEO for the role. The third attempt at funding the government beyond midnight tonight was without an agreement package to suspend the federal debt ceiling for two years, something President-elect Donald Trump …

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

‘Shameful’: Republican doesn't hold back after Mike Johnson makes government funding deal
3 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Shameful’: Republican doesn't hold back after Mike Johnson makes government funding deal

Raw Story  

MAGA U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison is blasting Mike Johnson over the speaker's bipartisan legislation to keep the government running past the Friday midnight deadline and through the middle of March — calling it a "total dumpster fire" and "garbage." Asked about the continuing resolution, which includes $100 billion in disaster relief for areas hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton, …

Speaker Johnson begins fight for the House gavel promising to be Trump’s ‘quarterback’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Speaker Johnson begins fight for the House gavel promising to be Trump’s ‘quarterback’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson is beginning the hard fight for his gavel, a weeks-long campaign that starts Wednesday during internal House Republican leadership elections and will establish the new power centers in Congress for a Washington dominated by President-elect Donald Trump. “This leadership will hit the ground running to deliver President Trump’s agenda,” Johnson said Tuesday on the Capitol …

'It's a warning': Mike Johnson reportedly facing unexpected 'show of opposition' from GOP
1 month, 4 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 …

Mike Johnson accused of Trump 'cover-up' after combative interview
2 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Amid GOP infighting, judge strips Ohio House speaker of control over Republican caucus campaign fund
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid GOP infighting, judge strips Ohio House speaker of control over Republican caucus campaign fund

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A county judge stripped Republican Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens of his control over the GOP caucus’ campaign fund on Friday, escalating intraparty tensions in the chamber headed into November’s election. Serrott said the faction representing a majority of the House Republican caucus should make decisions about the fund, since majorities rule in a democracy, in order …

Democrat refuses to throw Speaker Mike Johnson lifeline
8 months ago

Democrat refuses to throw Speaker Mike Johnson lifeline

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Republicans are in another battle for control of the House with far-right firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene leading a charge against Speaker Mike Johnson. Read Also: Mike Johnson is speaker because Hakeem Jeffries allows it Last week, House Democrats told Raw Story that they would likely save Johnson, but using a congressional procedure rather than an actual vote. …

GOP lawmaker threatens to go nuclear if 'anarchist' MTG's bid to oust Johnson succeeds
8 months, 3 weeks 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. …

Speaker Mike Johnson faces threat of ouster from Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

House Republican Infighting Badly Cuts Attendance At Annual GOP Event: Reports
9 months, 3 weeks ago

House Republican Infighting Badly Cuts Attendance At Annual GOP Event: Reports

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Republicans are avoiding the annual House GOP retreat in droves because of dissension in their ranks, CNN reported Tuesday. Not even 100 confirmed their attendance ― less than half of those who occupy the GOP side of the aisle ― an unnamed source who’s “familiar with the attendance sheet” told the cable news channel. The retreat begins …

‘We're wounded:’ Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to lead GOP after ‘unnecessary purging’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘We're wounded:’ Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to lead GOP after ‘unnecessary purging’

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON – House Republicans are divided over what to do about their internal divisions – or even whether anything’s the matter at all. “Is Donald Trump calling the shots here, Mr. Speaker?” Meet the Press host Kristen Welker asked Johnson a couple Sunday’s ago. “He’s just trying to figure out some things,” Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers told Raw Story Thursday. …

Speaker Mike Johnson demands GOP colleagues stop cyberbullying him: report
11 months, 4 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 …

Liz Cheney wants Trump’s ‘co-opted’ GOP to lose House majority
1 year, 1 month ago

Liz Cheney wants Trump’s ‘co-opted’ GOP to lose House majority

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Liz Cheney, the former Republican congresswoman and one of Donald …

Kevin McCarthy hints revenge against House Republican who helped oust him
1 year, 2 months 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 …

After 3 weeks US House gets a Speaker, Trump aide Mike Johnson secures majority GOP support
1 year, 2 months 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 …

When is the next House speaker vote?
1 year, 2 months ago

When is the next House speaker vote?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. After three weeks of infighting, backstabbing and chaotic wrangling, Republicans appear more unified behind …

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 …

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 …

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 …

House Republicans Say They’ve Agreed On A Speaker — Again
1 year, 2 months ago

House Republicans Say They’ve Agreed On A Speaker — Again

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― House Republicans settled on Rep. Mike Johnson as their newest pick Tuesday night to be the next House speaker, crossing their collective fingers a Southern conservative will break the knot the selection process has become. RINO Tom Emmer, who I do not know well, is not one of them,” Trump posted on social media, using …

GOP Rep. Drops Out Of Speaker Race And Gets Odd Reaction From Fellow Republicans
1 year, 2 months ago

GOP Rep. Drops Out Of Speaker Race And Gets Odd Reaction From Fellow Republicans

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Republican indecision in the House is so profound that GOP lawmakers on Monday gave a standing ovation to Rep. Dan Meuser for dropping out of the speaker’s race, CNN reported. Republicans now have one less candidate to decide on, with eight still vying to succeed Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who was ousted in a vote weeks ago led …

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 …

Opinion: House GOP needs political maturity. What are the chances?
1 year, 2 months ago

Opinion: House GOP needs political maturity. What are the chances?

LA Times  

Rep. Jim Jordan leaves after meeting Friday with reporters about his struggle to become speaker of the House. At a time of international and domestic turmoil, with an unpopular incumbent Democratic president languishing in the polls, and the Republican presidential primary dominated by a many times-indicted election denier, it doesn’t take a Solon to realize it would be a good …

Lauren Boebert yells that Jim Jordan 'holdouts' are why Congress isn't 'working right now'
1 year, 2 months ago

Lauren Boebert yells that Jim Jordan 'holdouts' are why Congress isn't 'working right now'

Raw Story  

Rep. Lauren Boebert reportedly shouted that Republicans who didn't vote for Jim Jordan -- and not those who ousted Kevin McCarthy from the speakership role in the first place -- are responsible for the fact that "Congress isn't working right now." Describing the scene at the Capitol after the vote, the Times reported that "reporters flocked toward any member they …

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