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"Mike Johnson's Leadership Put to the Test Amidst Government Shutdown Threat"
politics2 years ago

"Mike Johnson's Leadership Put to the Test Amidst Government Shutdown Threat"

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces his first major test as he tries to unite the ideologically divided House Republican conference and navigate the looming threat of a government shutdown. Johnson's proposal for a two-tiered funding schedule, aimed at appeasing both the hard right and centrists, has angered some factions within the GOP and been mocked by the White House. However, it may attract enough support, including from Democrats, to pass. Johnson's ability to manage the demands from across the conference will determine the success of his speakership and could impact the party's majority in 2024.

via The Washington Post|
#funding-proposal#gop-conference#government-shutdown
The Rapid Rise of House Speaker Mike Johnson
politics2 years ago

The Rapid Rise of House Speaker Mike Johnson

Rep. Mike Johnson, a relatively unknown ultraconservative lawmaker, was elected as the new speaker of the House after a series of failed nominations and a contentious election process. Johnson's rise to power was aided by fatigue, luck, and his lack of enemies within the Republican Party. However, as the new speaker, he faces the challenge of steering a fractious GOP conference, avoiding a government shutdown, and maintaining the party's slim majority in the upcoming elections. Johnson's relative anonymity presents both opportunities and concerns for Republicans, who hope he can unite the party and fulfill his promises while also being malleable and responsive to different factions within the party.

via The Washington Post|
#gop-conference#house-speaker#mike-johnson
GOP Rejects Expanding Interim Speaker Power as Jordan Backtracks
politics2 years ago

GOP Rejects Expanding Interim Speaker Power as Jordan Backtracks

House Republicans supporting a proposal to expand the power of a temporary speaker faced opposition within their own party, leading to the rejection of the resolution. Rep. Jim Jordan, the conference's current speaker-designate, initially agreed to support the resolution but later reversed course. Jordan plans to hold a third vote on his candidacy for speaker, although it is unlikely he will secure the necessary votes. The Republican conference has been without a speaker for nearly three weeks, causing dysfunction and hindering legislative progress.

via The Washington Post|
#gop-conference#house-republicans#jim-jordan
"Jordan's Sprint for Speaker: Live Updates"
politics2 years ago

"Jordan's Sprint for Speaker: Live Updates"

House Republicans are aiming to hold a full House vote on electing the Speaker, but their nominee, Jim Jordan, is still working to secure enough support. Jordan won the nomination within the GOP conference but is currently short of the 217 votes needed. He is actively trying to convince those skeptical of him while other pressing issues, such as the crisis in Israel and the approaching shutdown deadline, continue to unfold.

via The Hill|
#gop-conference#house-judiciary-committee#house-republicans
The Uncertainty of McCarthy's Debt Ceiling Plan for US Economy
politics2 years ago

The Uncertainty of McCarthy's Debt Ceiling Plan for US Economy

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a challenge in getting the 218 votes he needs to pass a proposed debt ceiling increase by his new self-imposed deadline, as a half-dozen House Republicans have reservations about the incomplete proposal. GOP leadership unveiled their proposal to raise the debt ceiling into 2024 while slashing spending, but some Republicans want more aggressive cuts, while others are uncomfortable with the whole enterprise. McCarthy is far from where he needs to be in terms of floor vote math, but even his detractors say it's possible they could come together.

via Axios|
#debt-ceiling#gop-conference#house-republicans