'The math is not good': Mike Johnson's tenure as House Speaker in doubt

Following calls from some with in the Republican caucus for Elon Musk to replace Johnson as House Speaker, Johnson's slim majority could put his speakership in jeopardy. 

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#HouseSpeaker #MikeJohnson #ElonMusk

[russianbluecat]

No matter how bad the next MAGA speaker could be, Democrats should NOT help Mike Johnston retain his position as speaker. He has shown how easily he will betray any bipartisan agreement, even those he put his stamp on.

[christineolsson]

And, it is great to be a criminal! Gotta love the party of "family values" and "back the blue". Disgusting

[lisefrazier]

I bet McCarthy is dancing with joy today.

[Real-AmericanPatriotpj]

Dump is an embarrassment to our country

[PenelopePitstop]

That’s how you distract ppl from what you’re doing. Turn them against each other, while you steal the gold.

[craignelson]

How could Musk be speaker of the house when after the VP the speaker is next in line for the presidency and Musk was foreign born. Anyway I just want to watch the shitshow that will result if the republicans do get rid of Johnson. It was such a train wreck the last time.

[mikegolan]

For trying to hide the gaetz report, i think speaker Johnson should go. Hes conplicit.

[Spear-xju]

Dang, imagine if only Fred Trump had bought a Trojan back then, we wouldn't have this embarrassing bozo today!!!🥴

[jodajackson]

The revenge of Kevin McCarthy has got to sting. Isn’t that right Matt Gaetz? Schadenfreude!!!

[JackMitchell-yo]

Jen Psaki
she is Great and
very knowledgeable.
She has my approval all the
way and very
Trustworthy
and has all
my Honor and
Respect.

[dremac]

Soon VP elect Trump will start bragging on how enormously huge how Elon's "Tesla" is?

[lonnietoth]

Hey ! Where is Vance ? You know, the VIP ?

[meoct-owtu]

Elon can't be a Speaker of the House he's already the president 😂 aren't there more people in the republicans??

[SuperRedeu]

MAGA Mikey might outlast the shelf life of a head of lettuce. But not by much.

[thomsghost]

Why can't everybody see the clown car?

[ghffrsfygdhfjkjiysdz]

When you hire a bunch of clowns; why would you expect something other than circus?

[BrianFoster-jifp]

'members who won't accept anything achievable and anything that's achievable they won't accept.' I fail to grasp the distinction. Is this the kind of mindless rhetoric we can expect from the GOP? Blah, blah, blah. Whatever.

[latricehardy]

Why don't these people leave when they leave? Just go live your life.

[JRcomments]

Would this give Jeffries a chance to become speaker with such a close margin in the house? Just need a few on the other side to vote responsibly?

[GoodWitchIntuitiveTarot]

Mike Johnson for unemployment! Quickly while we still have "Unemployment" 🤷🏽‍♂