Turin, 4 Nov. (LaPresse) – Mike Johnson has informed his staff that he will not stand for the leadership of the Republican minority in the House of Representatives. Two sources told CNN this, following the party’s heavy defeat in the mid-term elections. Attention will now turn to a possible contest between the House Majority Leader, Steve Scalise, and the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Jim Jordan, for the leadership role. Other candidates may also emerge. The internal leadership elections, which will be held by secret ballot, are scheduled for next week.
US: Johnson will not stand for the leadership of the Republican minority in the House of Representatives
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Turin, 4 Nov. (LaPresse) – Mike Johnson has informed his staff that he will not stand for the leadership of the Republican minority in the House of Representatives. Two sources told CNN this, following the party’s heavy defeat in the mid-term elections. Attention will now turn to a possible contest between the House Majority Leader, Steve Scalise, and the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Jim Jordan, for the leadership role. Other candidates may also emerge. The internal leadership elections, which will be held by secret ballot, are scheduled for next week.
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