Conservatives See Path to Biden Impeachment in Speaker Johnson's Comments

Speaker Mike Johnson has raised conservatives' hopes of impeaching Biden with his comments suggesting Biden engaged in "bribery" and "pay-to-play schemes."

Johnson must balance impeachment demands from the right flank with protecting moderate members worried about political blowback.

Timing is a challenge with a packed legislative agenda and 2024 election looming.

Some centrists want clear evidence before proceeding with impeachment.

Hardliners view Johnson as more trustworthy on impeachment than McCarthy, though Johnson has not directly endorsed ousting Biden.