House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), facing challenges from a faction of arch-conservatives and a narrow one-vote majority, has expressed his determination to remain in his leadership role beyond the upcoming Congress. Despite internal opposition and the threat of being ousted, Johnson has repeatedly stated his intention to lead and has plans for the future of the conference. His focus is on leading the GOP to victory not only in the upcoming election cycle but also in subsequent governance.
Mike Johnson wants to continue as House speaker, despite the hurdles https://t.co/dsu2VnYfyW
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said that he intends to remain in his position going forward, dismissing suggestions that his job could be at risk after the November election. “I intend to lead this conference in the future,” Johnson said. https://t.co/m1SNlZHaWD
In response to my question about whether he’d seek the speakership again after the November election, Speaker Johnson said “I intend to lead this conference in the future.” “The most important thing that we have to do right now is govern the country well,“ he said.
Speaker Johnson: "I intend to lead this conference in the future." I was the first to report that some in the House GOP were already considering a future without Johnson, particularly if they don't hold onto the House majority https://t.co/wVFaxFxU6p
Speaker Johnson this morning in response to a Q from @MariannaReports about whether he plans to run for speaker again: “I intend to lead this conference in the future” https://t.co/HbpJX5C7gg
When asked about leadership plans after November election, Speaker Johnson says he “intends to lead this conference in the future” and that he has “plans for the next Congress.”
Johnson says “I plan to lead this conference in the future” and has “plans for the next Congress.”
Speaker Mike Johnson staves off hardliners’ push to force him out — for now https://t.co/mbER20E7x0 https://t.co/0nKnhz7i2e
“My plan is to lead this conference to victory and that won't just be in the election cycle, but in the days that follow,” Mr. Johnson said in an interview with The Washington Times. https://t.co/hPDnwmTHhR
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he’s determined to defy his critics and remain speaker in the next Congress. #TWTFrontPage https://t.co/Og2LBV3Mj5
House Speaker Mike Johnson, hobbled by a one-vote majority and dogged by a small band of disgruntled arch-conservatives who want to fire him, is determined to defy his critics and remain the GOP Speaker in the next Congress. https://t.co/ncsFJGbgBN