Beatty Wouldn't Protect Embattled GOP Speaker Johnson
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Rep. Joyce Beatty did not know Rep. Mike Johnson before he became Speaker of the House in October. She introduced herself to him afterwards.
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Johnson has faced scrutiny from some GOP members who threaten to oust him if he doesn't meet their legislative demands.
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Beatty said she would not vote to protect Johnson if the GOP calls for a motion to vacate the Speaker.
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has not advised Democrats on whether to save Johnson if such a motion comes up. His guidance could depend on the situation.
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Democrats were prepared to save Kevin McCarthy until he blamed them for the government shutdown, leading Jeffries to advise voting against McCarthy's speakership.