Johnson’s Political Future May Hinge on Republicans Exceeding Midterm Expectations
The speaker says he hasn’t entertained the idea of serving as minority leader, insisting Republicans will win. But if they lose the majority GOP lawmakers expect someone else to get the post.
Speaker Mike Johnson is campaigning across the country for Republican incumbents and candidates, but his political future is linked to whether his party keeps the majority. (Sean Chee for NOTUS)
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