Politics · October 12, 2026
Speaker Johnson walks back talk about potentially leaving Congress
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Speaker Mike Johnson has publicly expressed his intention to remain the leader of the House Republican conference regardless of the outcome of the upcoming midterm elections. In an interview with CBS News, Johnson stated he expects his colleagues would want him to continue leading even if the party loses its majority, though he remains confident Republicans will retain control. The Speaker is currently engaged in a multi-state campaign tour to support GOP candidates as the party faces challenges related to economic concerns and geopolitical instability.
Speaker Mike Johnson has publicly expressed his intention to remain the leader of the House Republican conference regardless of the outcome of the upcoming midterm elections. In an interview with CBS News, Johnson stated he expects his colleagues would want him to continue leading even if the party loses its majority, though he remains confident Republicans will retain control. The Speaker is currently engaged in a multi-state campaign tour to support GOP candidates as the party faces challenges related to economic concerns and geopolitical instability.