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Speaker Johnson says he doesn’t know what’s next for him if GOP loses House

Washington Post Politics Thursday 08 October 2026, 21:15 UTC By Mariana Alfaro 1 min read
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) said Thursday that he doesn’t know “what my next chapter of life is” if Republicans lose the House in the November elections, in remarks that gave rise to speculation that he might retire from politics under that scenario. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVESpeaker Johnson says he doesn’t know what’s next for him if GOP loses House The remarks prompted speculation the Republican leader might retire from politics if Democrats retake the...

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) said Thursday that he doesn’t know “what my next chapter of life is” if Republicans lose the House in the November elections, in remarks that gave rise to speculation that he might retire from politics under that scenario. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVESpeaker Johnson says he doesn’t know what’s next for him if GOP loses House The remarks prompted speculation the Republican leader might retire from politics if Democrats retake the chamber. 2 min
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