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Legislative Hurdles

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politics1 year ago

"Speaker Johnson Urges GOP Unity Amid Primary Campaigning and Retreat Absences"

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is urging Republicans to refrain from challenging sitting GOP lawmakers in contentious primaries in order to minimize party divisions. Johnson emphasized the unproductivity and divisiveness of member-on-member action in primaries, as the GOP faces legislative challenges and aims to secure re-election. He is determined to maintain leadership within the House GOP, focusing on laying important groundwork for future work.

politics1 year ago

"Speaker Johnson Urges GOP Unity Amid Primary Campaigning and Retreat Absences"

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is urging Republicans to refrain from challenging sitting GOP lawmakers in contentious primaries in order to unify the party and avoid further divisions. Johnson emphasized the unproductivity and divisiveness of member-on-member action in primaries, as the GOP faces legislative challenges and seeks to make a case for re-electing a GOP House majority. He aims to stay at the helm of the House GOP next year, focusing on laying important groundwork for future work.

politics1 year ago

"House GOP Struggles for Unity Amid Division and In-Fighting"

House Republicans gathered in West Virginia for a unity retreat, but many members did not attend, citing family time or district events. Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the need for unity and delivering for the American people, as the GOP faces challenges in passing legislation and maintaining a slim majority. The retreat highlighted the party's internal conflicts and the pressure to address issues such as military aid for Ukraine and government funding, with divisions over border policy and the urgency to provide support for Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion.