Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La. On Wednesday, after a chaotic search for a new speaker that lasted three weeks, Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected the chamber’s leader. Johnson, vice-chair of the House GOP Conference, won the nod only hours after House Majority Leader Tom Emmer (R, Minn.) had clinched the nomination, but was forced to withdraw due to opposition. Tuesday marked three weeks…
Rep. Mike Johnson( R-La ) on Wednesday was chosen as the chamber’s leader following a turbulent three-week search for an alternative Speaker. Just hours after House Majority Whip Tom Emmer( R-Minn.) secured the nomination but was forced to withdraw due to opposition, Johnson, vice chair of the House GOP conference, received the nod. It had been three weeks since Tuesday. Mike Johnson, a representative( R – La. was chosen as the chamber’s leader on Wednesday following a turbulent three-week search. Just hours after House Majority Whip Tom Emmer( R-Minn.) secured the nomination but was forced to withdraw due to opposition, Johnson, vice chair of the House GOP conference, won the nod. It had been three weeks since Tuesday.
Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La. On Wednesday, after a chaotic search for a new speaker that lasted three weeks, Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected the chamber’s leader. Johnson, vice-chair of the House GOP Conference, won the nod only hours after House Majority Leader Tom Emmer (R, Minn.) had clinched the nomination, but was forced to withdraw due to opposition. Tuesday marked three weeks…