Speaker Mike Johnson fights to save the House Republican majority — and his job
House Speaker Mike Johnson could serve for another two years in the top job if Republicans hold onto the House majority in the November elections, GOP members say.
WASHINGTON — As Speaker Mike Johnson marks one year on the job Friday, he’s fighting hard to preserve House Republicans’ razor-thin majority — and his speakership.
Multiple House Republicans said they believe the Louisiana Republican, who rose from relative obscurity to the top of the conference last year, can beat back his critics and win the speaker’s gavel for another two years. But only if the GOP manages to win control of the House again in November’s elections.
Johnson’s chances will improve significantly if Republicans expand their majority. Lawmakers typically reward leaders who log significant miles on the campaign trail and rake in cash, as Johnson has.
But if the Democrats triumph on Nov. 5, four GOP lawmakers — including allies close to Johnson — said they were certain the speaker would step down from leadership.
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