Mike Johnson Asks for Speakership Support in New Letter to Republicans
November 7, 2024
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House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday formally asked his Republican colleagues to support his bid to resume the speakership and lead the conference, Politico reported.
Johnson sent a letter detailing his request, even though control of the House of Representatives has not been determined, as several key races have yet to be called.
Johnson congratulated President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance for winning, and he also congratulated Senate Republicans for retaking control of the upper chamber of Congress.
“As we have planned and expected, the latest data indicates that we will also hold—and likely grow—our Republican majority in the House, even though we faced a map with 18 Biden-won seats,” Johnson said in the letter addressed to his colleagues.
Mike Johnson celebrates his reelection to a Louisiana House seat. Johnson on November 6 formally asked his Republican colleagues to support his bid to resume the speakership and lead the conference. Mike Johnson celebrates his reelection to a Louisiana House seat. Johnson on November 6 formally asked his Republican colleagues to support his bid to resume the speakership and lead the conference. AP
“I’m ready to take the field with all of you, and I am humbly asking for your support to continue leading this Conference as your Speaker,” he added. “It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve with you thus far, and I look forward to playing the biggest offense of our lives.”
Johnson won his reelection battle for his House seat in Louisiana on Tuesday and predicted a “good night” for Republicans across the board.
Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in a race called by the Associated Press early Wednesday morning after he picked up the battleground state of Wisconsin and passed the 270-vote threshold to win the Electoral College.
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