Johnson has virtually no relationships in the Senate or White House.
House Speaker Mike JohnsonThat's far from the only challenge inherited by Johnson, a relatively obscure lawmaker who on Wednesday was elevated from the 211th most senior member of the House to second-in-line for the presidency.and the ensuing GOP civil war will not heal overnight, even as Republicans rallied around Johnson in Wednesday's election.
Johnson, who has never chaired a committee and has a relatively small staff, will face a significant learning curve when it comes to member management. That's not to mention the relationships he'll be forced to build from scratch with both the Senate and the White House: Most senators could not pick Johnson out of a lineup, Politico, and his votes against the debt ceiling bill and short-term government funding have not earned him a reputation for bipartisan deal-making.to special interests — but money will play an important role as Washington shifts into campaign mode over the next year.
Biden has already submitted a $106 billion request to Congress linking aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan with funding for border security — likely a complete non-starter in the House.Share on facebook
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