Johnson planning to remain GOP leader in ‘unlikely scenario’ Republicans lose House
Johnson says he would keep leading House Republicans even if they lose the majority, citing 40 district stops and millions raised for vulnerable members.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Monday he intends to lead the House Republican Conference even if Republicans lose their narrow majority, expecting colleagues to ask him to continue in divided government.
- Treating the final campaign stretch like a sprint, Johnson is planning stops in 40 districts across 22 states to support vulnerable Republican members before polls close. He frames his pitch for power around millions raised and his record managing a restless conference.
- Addressing speculation following a recent Fox News appearance, Johnson dismissed his lawn care business joke about moving to Shreveport as "tongue-in-cheek," pushing back on suggestions he has one foot out the door.
- "My intention is to stay and serve," Johnson told CBS News, emphasizing his commitment to leading the conference and noting his primary objective is being of his "highest and best use" to the country.
- Johnson believes he will serve as Speaker for at least two more years regardless of election outcome, telling CBS, "And I'm telling you, I'm leaving it all in the field to do it.
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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
Mike Johnson intends to stay on as leader if GOP loses midterm elections
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) signaled that he would run for minority leader if Republicans lose the majority in November, saying he expects his colleagues would ask him to “continue leading this conference.”“I want to be of my highest and best use to God and my country, and I feel like, at this stage of life, I’m doing what I’m called to do, and so I intend to lead as speaker,” Johnson said during an interview with CBS News. “… But in the u…
Speaker Mike Johnson Vows To Remain House GOP Leader Even If Republicans Lose Majority
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he intends to stay at the helm of the Republican conference even if the party loses control of the House in the midterm elections. Johnson made the comments in an exclusive interview with CBS News‘s Robert Costa, offering his clearest statement yet on his political future regardless of election outcomes. […]
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Johnson Vows to Lead House Republicans Even if GOP Loses Majority in November
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he intends to remain the Republican Party’s leader regardless of the midterm election outcome, defending his record and extensive campaign ... The post Johnson Vows to Lead House Republicans Even if GOP Loses Majority in November first appeared on [your]NEWS.
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