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In Brief: Who’s Speaker Mike Johnson? (with Annie Karni)
Nov 6, 2023
New York Times congressional correspondent Annie Karni joins Preet to discuss Speaker Mike Johnson's chaotic rise to power, the state of the GOP and Congress, and his controversial views on abortion and homosexuality.
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- Mike Johnson's quick rise to power as House Speaker highlights the internal feuds and divisions within the Republican party.
- Despite mixed reactions, Mike Johnson's opening moves to tailor legislation to unite the Republican conference have been well received, although he faces foreign policy disagreements with Senate Republicans.
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Mike Johnson's Election as House Speaker
Mike Johnson, a staunch conservative and Trump ally, has recently been elected as the new House Speaker, making him the most powerful Republican lawmaker in Washington. Despite his lack of leadership experience and a powerful committee position, Johnson was able to secure support by being viewed as sufficiently conservative and not personally despised. His quick ascent to power highlights the internal feuds and bad blood within the Republican party, which hindered the success of other candidates. Johnson's role in the effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election and his strong conservative views on social issues, such as abortion and homosexuality, make him a divisive figure within and outside the party.
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