"Mike Johnson's Election Denial Widens Partisan Divide"

The rise of Rep. Mike Johnson in the House, coupled with the fall of former Vice President Mike Pence, highlights the requirement of embracing 2020 election denialism to gain Republican power. Pence's failed campaign reflects the dwindling influence of traditional Republicanism and the party's loyalty to Trump. Meanwhile, Trump continues to propagate false claims about the election and is now targeting the credibility of the courts. Pence's departure from the 2024 presidential race may boost the hopes of other contenders, but Trump's dominance remains strong. Johnson, who played a role in discrediting Biden's election win, has benefited politically from his actions, despite the threat they posed to democracy. Democrats are already using Johnson's record against him as they aim to regain the House majority in 2024.