Moderate Democrats Could Back GOP Speaker Johnson if Far-Right Tries Ousting Him
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A handful of moderate Democrats say they would support new Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson if conservatives try to oust him like they did his predecessor Kevin McCarthy.
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Democrats backing Johnson would put his speakership on firmer footing despite fresh threats from far-right members furious over his bipartisan spending deal.
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Some conservatives have threatened a motion to vacate to force a vote to remove Johnson as Speaker if he backs additional Ukraine aid.
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It's unclear how many Republicans would vote to oust Johnson, but if the number is small, just a few Democrats backing him could save his job.
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Democrats would likely discuss options behind closed doors before any vote on removing Johnson, but some like Rep. Don Beyer say they're inclined to support him to avoid more House dysfunction.