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Republicans elect Mike Johnson as Speaker.

Oct 26, 2023
27:21

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  • Mike Johnson, a conservative, has been elected as the new Speaker of the House, ending a three-week speaker-less period and aiming to bring order and vigorously fight with Democrats for the common good.
  • Despite his likability and commitment to regular order, Mike Johnson's lack of experience, controversial stances, and unvetted past may create political challenges and uncertainties for the Republican Party under his leadership.

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Mike Johnson elected as Speaker of the House

Conservative Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been elected as the new Speaker of the House, ending a three-week period without a Speaker. Johnson, a staunch conservative, won the support of all 220 Republicans present, while Hakeem Jeffries received all 209 Democratic votes. Despite his lack of experience, Johnson aims to bring order to the House and fight vigorously with Democrats while seeking the common good.

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