Republican support wavers for Mike Johnson’s re-election as House speaker
Summary
Republican support for House Speaker Mike Johnson’s re-election is faltering ahead of a vote this week, with key figures like Rep. Chip Roy undecided despite Donald Trump’s endorsement.
Roy and others cite concerns over Johnson’s handling of past legislative battles, including a contentious budget fight.
With a slim GOP majority, Johnson cannot afford defections, but dissent persists among Republicans like Andy Harris and Andy Biggs.
Roy has suggested alternatives, including Byron Donalds and Jim Jordan, as doubts grow about Johnson’s ability to deliver on the party’s agenda in the new Congress.
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It'd be hilarious if they can't pick a speaker for months on end
I hope Johnson gets the boot before they're supposed to certify the election. It's gonna delay the soggy carrot at least a couple of month.
If Johnson gets the boot it will give him more time to date his adopted son.
Again
Isn't the debt ceiling limit about to snap again?
when the hell hasn't it been?
it’s too late, this country is cooked
Nah I don’t think he really wants to work that hard
Serious questions: If Trump and Vance die/leave would that make Musk president if he was speaker? Is that even allowed since he's not a native citizen? Would they just skip him and go next in line?
IIRC, if someone in the line of succession is ineligible (underage, non-native citizen, already been president for too many years, etc), then they are skipped over.
Insurrectionists are also ineligible, but that hasn’t mattered so I wont hold my breath for the courts to uphold other conditions.
Don't give them ideas
They already had the ideas. They just needed all the pieces in place.
If it wasn't so absolutely terrifying, it would be hilarious to watch every possible legal, judicial, procedural, constitutional, and legislative loophole be used in varying combinations to bypass each of the above.
I'm not sure we want the Demolition Man timeline
Like I give a shit which goblin does the job at this point.
We all know who stands for decorum and civility. There's really only one valid candidate.
Hakeem Jeffries!
Very close, but I thought of MTG.
What about Bobo the Qbert?
Not enough felony convictions
You fucking amateurs. Obviously they’re talking about Vermin Supreme.
Or gatez.
Very good pick as well.
Would be funny to see them have another pedo speaker and see how quickly they get rid of him 😂