President-electDonald Trumpmay haveendorsedHouse SpeakerMike Johnson(R-La.)
on Monday, but someRepublicansarent ready to fall in line.
Johnsons role is up for a vote after the new House is sworn in on Friday.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks at the U.S. Capitol on April 20, 2024 in Washington, D.C.Nathan Howard/Getty Images
Republicans are expected to hold a slim, 219-215 majority, with one vacancy.
Democrats are expected to back House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) in a united front.
As such, its likely that Johnson can only afford to lose one vote from Republicans.
He will do the right thing, and we will continue to WIN.
Mike has my Complete & Total Endorsement.
LETS NOT BLOW THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY WHICH WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN, headded.
The American people need IMMEDIATE relief from all of the destructive policies of the last Administration.
They convinced themselves that keeping him around was the pragmatic way to win the day.
Too late did they admit the emperor had no clothes.
Republicans are doing the same thing by keeping Speaker Mike Johnson, heposted.
Not sure if they deny the first vote or he will be forced to negotiate prior.
I think there are 4-8 ready to hold out at least until the vote, they said.
I understand why President Trump is endorsing Speaker Johnson as he did Speaker Ryan, which is definitely important.
are both undecided, Axiosreported.
To oppose Johnson now weakens the GOP and strengthens Hakeem Jeffries.
It also puts at risk the Electoral College Certification scheduled for 6 Jan.
These guys serve as a fifth column for the Dems, Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.
