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Is today Mike Johnson's last day as Speaker? 💀

Math.

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Chris Cillizza
Jan 02, 2025
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Speaker Mike Johnson has a math problem.

To be reelected as the leader of the House on Friday, he needs to win a simple majority of the members voting. Which is going to be tough.

Consider this: We expect there to be 434 voting members tomorrow, with former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz’s resignation. (There will be 219 Republicans…

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