Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government
and Thomas Massie have signaled they may vote for Johnson to remain the speaker ahead of the lower chamber’s leadership elections next month. The two lawmakers have been harsh critics of Johnson in the past, even leading efforts to remove him from the speaker’s position. However, their rhetoric this week marks a softening toward Johnson. . “He’s got everyone coming around him for him to be able to pass the agenda that I’m sure he wished he could have passed this Congress.
She had previously slammed Johnson for not leading House Republicans to a stronger majority following the 2024 elections. Although the GOP successfully held its majority in the lower chamber, Greenethe speaker for not helping deliver a “super majority” earlier this month. Often criticizing Johnson for endorsing large federal spending packages passed annually by Congress, GreeneRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., joined by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky.
Massie, who is a member of the House Freedom Caucus, a group of conservatives who often oppose establishment Republicans, also appears to be warming up to Johnson. Compared to his pledge in October not to ever vote for Johnson as speaker “come hell or high water,” Massie’s words indicate a marked turn in his favor.
His now-tentative stance follows President-elect Donald Trump’s move to endorse Johnson to remain the speaker, which likely pushed hardliners such as Massie and Greene to reconsider their opposition.Johnson already unanimously won the GOP’s nomination to remain the speaker on Nov. 13. The speaker election is on Jan. 3, giving him roughly a month to nail down tentative votes such as Massie.
With a slim House majority, Johnson cannot afford to lose the support of more than one Republican if he wishes to keep his position.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Trump transition tracker: Trump nominates Mike Huckabee to be Israeli ambassadorInauguration Day is Jan. 20.
Lire la suite »
Anti-Trump Republicans find themselves in a political no man's land after Trump's winWith some contacting attorneys and others looking to move out of the country, anti-Trump Republicans are trying to figure out what's next after betting against the president-elect.
Lire la suite »
Anti-Trump Republicans find themselves in a political no man's land after Trump's winWith some contacting attorneys and others looking to move out of the country, anti-Trump Republicans are trying to figure out what's next after betting against the president-elect.
Lire la suite »
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Odds: Iron Mike Has Momentum Ahead of BoutBoxing betting odds for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson on November 15 Paul vs. Tyson odds, tale of the tape, and the full fight card for the Netflix event.
Lire la suite »
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Props & Picks: Will Iron Mike Bite Paul's Ear?There's lots of props to lobe, er, love ahead of Friday's Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson bout, including a long shot novelty prop on 'Iron Mike' making a meal out of his opponent's ear. Danny Howard gives prop bettors something to chew on.
Lire la suite »
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson odds, prediction: 'Problem Child' proves himself against 'Iron Mike'Mike Tyson is giving Jake Paul the same opportunity that Larry Holmes gave him in 1988.
Lire la suite »