Mychael Schnell: Right Now, Mike Johnson Is in Trouble

‘The whip count is difficult to say because some of the lawmakers remain undecided’

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SCHNELL: “Before Kevin McCarthy, the speaker races used to be routine, more ceremonial processes because the conference, whether it was Democrats or Republicans, were really united around their nominee. That obviously was not the case with Kevin McCarthy. It's obviously not the case this time around. So any of that discontent and skepticism is a problem for Mike Johnson. And you said it correctly. He can only afford to lose one vote. He can't afford to lose any other votes other than Thomas Massie if all Republicans and Democrats are in the chamber and vote for a specific candidate. So right now, Johnson is in trouble.”

 

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