House Republican Conference Vice Chair Mike Johnson has made his bid for Speaker of the House official, and is prepared with a list of priorities that the next speaker 'must' commit to.
Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., left, and Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., confer as they walk to a House Republican Conference meeting in the basement of the Capitol to hear from House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., in Washington, Thursday, Oct. …House Republican Conference Vice Chair Mike Johnson has made his bid for Speaker of the House official, and is prepared with a list of priorities that the next speaker “must” commit to.
“At this critical juncture, our House Republican majority must provide principled leadership,” Mr. Johnson said. “It is our duty to chart a new path, and answer with clarity and conviction who we are, why we are here, and what we are fighting for.” The fourth-term lawmaker touted his varied background, which includes 20 years as a constitutional lawyer.
“The complex role of Speaker at this time requires a team player and a bridge-builder with endless energy and a unique mix of skills and experiences,” Mr. Johnson said. “My extensive background in law, policy, strategic analysis, messaging, managing, networking, and building coalitions happens to have served as uncommon preparation for the extraordinary demands of this day.”
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