Summary
Republican support for House Speaker Mike Johnson’s re-election is faltering ahead of a vote this week, with key figures like Rep. Chip Roy undecided despite Donald Trump’s endorsement.
Roy and others cite concerns over Johnson’s handling of past legislative battles, including a contentious budget fight.
With a slim GOP majority, Johnson cannot afford defections, but dissent persists among Republicans like Andy Harris and Andy Biggs.
Roy has suggested alternatives, including Byron Donalds and Jim Jordan, as doubts grow about Johnson’s ability to deliver on the party’s agenda in the new Congress.
Oh, so we can have Speaker Arnold Schwarzenegger as Acting President? Cool. I mean, I don’t agree with every of his policies, be he’d be an honorable person to act as president.
I’m not sure we want the Demolition Man timeline