'Game over' for Trump if he can't bend GOP to his will in his first big test: columnist
6 days, 3 hours ago

'Game over' for Trump if he can't bend GOP to his will in his first big test: columnist

Raw Story  

Appearing on MSNBC's "Way Too Early" with host Ali Vitali on Friday Morning, conservative columnist Matt Lewis suggested it would be "game over" for Donald Trump if he can't convince recalcitrant GOP House members to re-elect House Speaker Mike Johnson. Speaking with the host, Lewis –– now a contributing columnist for "The Hill" –– was asked about Johnson's chances in the crucial vote to be held later Friday. "I think it is going to happen because Donald Trump needs this to happen, ultimately he needs to be certified, as you were noting earlier," Lewis told Vitali. Asked about reports that the president-elect would be making calls in support of the current House speaker, Lewis replied, "Well, look, on one hand, I think it is very clear that Donald Trump is incredibly powerful within the Republican caucus.

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

CNN  

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Donald Trump's campaign stops give away the game
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Donald Trump's campaign stops give away the game

Salon  

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