Speaker Mike Johnson predicts Republicans will keep House majority
Johnson cites his faith as he expects the party to defy a late Democratic surge in the midterm campaign's final stretch.
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What happened
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he believes Republicans will hold their House majority on Election Day despite a surge of Democratic momentum. GOP Conference Chair Lisa McClain, a third-term Michigan Republican, is helping the party with its midterm message as it works to keep its tenuous grip on the majority.
Why it matters
Republicans hold a tenuous grip on the House majority, and Democrats have gained momentum in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 2:19 PM ET: GOP Conference Chair Lisa McClain was described as helping maintain Republicans' tenuous grasp on the House majority.
- Oct 17, 8:26 AM ET: Speaker Mike Johnson said he believes Republicans will hold their House majority on Election Day.
Coverage
- House Speaker Mike Johnson draws on faith as he fights to hold the Republican majority (ksat.com)
- ‘Scrappy’ conference chair helped shape GOP midterm message (Roll Call)
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