Johnson Becomes Surprise House Speaker as McCarthy Falls Short; Trump Remains Top 2024 Contender Despite Controversies
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Speaker Mike Johnson emerged as the new House Speaker after Kevin McCarthy failed to get enough votes. Johnson went from an obscure figure to second in line to the presidency.
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Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley has boosted her profile and emerged as the main alternative to Trump for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination.
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Despite criminal charges and controversial rhetoric, Trump remains the overwhelming favorite for the 2024 Republican nomination.
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President Biden ends the year with very low approval ratings that could doom his chances of reelection against Trump.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis failed to gain traction in his 2024 campaign and has fallen well behind Trump in polls.