The possibility of a three way leadership struggle follows Johnson's fluctuating public stance on his future. He previously told Fox News he might return to Shreveport, Louisiana, to start a lawn business if the majority flips, though he later asserted he would be Speaker in the next Congress regardless of opposition. His ability to retain leadership will likely depend on the scale of the GOP defeat and the influence of Donald Trump.
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House GOP Faces Three Way Leadership Fight if Majority Lost
US Politics6 days ago
Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan are emerging as rivals to Speaker Mike Johnson for the party's top post if Republicans lose the House in November. While Johnson told CBS News he believes his colleagues would ask him to remain as minority leader, some GOP lawmakers warned that such a move would end badly and cause unnecessary damage to the conference, according to Reporter Mia.
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