Mike Johnson, R-La., has been nominated as the speaker-designate for House Republicans, becoming the fourth nominee in three weeks.
GOP lawmakers expressed unity and support for Johnson’s leadership, with some highlighting his intellect and character.
Former President Donald Trump said, “My strong SUGGESTION is to go with the leading candidate, Mike Johnson, & GET IT DONE, FAST! LOVE, DJT” (Trending: Obama Says the Unthinkable to Israel)
Speaker-Designate Mike Johnson
pic.twitter.com/XgbEOTTviM— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) October 25, 2023
Johnson received backing from Majority Leader Steve Scalise and other leadership figures.
Earlier in the day, Majority Whip Tom Emmer emerged as the top candidate but dropped out due to opposition.
“My wife…and I were talking, and I said, if we can get somebody like a Mike Johnson, we would be very fortunate,” Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., told reporters after the vote.
“I think he would be an excellent choice because… he’s very cerebral,” Burchett said. “And he’s kind of a goober… but I dig that about him. There’s an old saying in east Tennessee, ‘He’s cleaner than a hound’s tooth.'”
Rep. Mike Johnson after being nominated for Speaker: “Democracy is messy sometimes, but it is our system. This conference that you see, this House Republican majority, is united.”
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) October 25, 2023
Johnson won a subsequent roll call vote with no votes against him, although some members were absent. (Trending: Jimmy Kimmel Quietly Fired From Job)
Lawmakers expressed confidence in the unity and mission of the party moving forward.
Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, said, “I think it was important to make sure that we got the right person for the American people.”
“Mike is honest, hardworking, and principled — he is a great man and will make a great speaker. I look forward to continuing to work with my good friend to get this country back on track and deliver results for American families who deserve better from Washington,” Scalise said in a statement.
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