Why Democrats can’t save Mike Johnson

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In a dramatic turn of events on Capitol Hill, Speaker Mike Johnson faces a precarious situation as a faction of House Democrats offers a lifeline against a potential ousting by his own party members. Despite the gesture, accepting Democratic support could undermine Johnson’s authority within the GOP, a point emphasized by his chief critic, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. The political chess game unfolds with the fate of a Ukraine aid bill hanging in the balance, while the specter of another chaotic leadership battle looms, threatening to disrupt the already fragile dynamics of a narrowly-divided chamber.

Reference: politico.com

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is seen during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol April 10, 2024. (Francis Chung/POLITICO via AP Images)