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Speaker Johnson walks back talk about potentially leaving Congress

Washington Post Politics Monday 12 October 2026, 16:30 UTC By Mariana Alfaro 1 min read
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) told CBS News that he intends to stay leader of the House GOP conference even if the party loses its majority, days after seeming to suggest he could leave Congress should Republicans lose. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVESpeaker Johnson walks back talk about potentially leaving Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) told CBS News that he intends to stay leader of the House GOP conference even if the party loses its majority, days after seeming to suggest he could leave Congress should Republicans lose. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVESpeaker Johnson walks back talk about potentially leaving Congress He said he intends to remain the House Republican leader even if his party loses the chamber. 2 min
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