Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) is the first Republican to publicly declare he will not support Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) in the January speakership vote, citing anger over a massive spending bill released Tuesday evening.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) is the first Republican to publicly state he will not support Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) in the January speakership vote. This comes after the release of a massive spending bill Tuesday evening, which many Republican s view as contradictory to the American people's November vote. The 1,537-page continuing resolution (CR), negotiated by Johnson, has sparked outrage and disbelief among conservative lawmakers, who claim it is full of pork and lacks backbone.
Massie's stance may be the first of many, as rumors swirl of other Republicans distancing themselves from Johnson. While it remains unclear if others will follow suit, sources suggest at least two more Republicans are in opposition, with names like Jim Jordan and Tom Emmer being floated as potential alternatives. Despite this, some believe the backlash will subside by January 3rd. Meanwhile, frustration is evident among Johnson's colleagues, with Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) expressing disappointment and characterizing Johnson as weak. Fellow Republicans also condemn the bill, citing concerns about the growing national debt and the erosion of American values
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