House Speaker Mike Johnson's Troubled History as a Republican Leader
A Look at Johnson's Rise and the Challenges Facing Republican Speakers
Democrats Block Ouster Attempt Amid Threats
After a tumultuous three weeks following the ousting of Kevin McCarthy, the Republican-controlled House has elected Mike Johnson as the new Speaker. Johnson, a hard-right legal warrior, was previously a little-known figure in Washington. House Democratic leadership has announced that Democrats will block any attempt to oust Speaker Johnson, despite threats from Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Johnson, born in 1972, is the sixth Republican to hold the speakership since 1994. His predecessors have all faced significant challenges during their tenure. The history of Republican speakers has been marked by controversy and internal divisions. Johnson will now have to navigate these same challenges while also facing the threat of a potential ouster.
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