Louisiana Rep. Johnson Abandons Civility Stance as Speaker Tests Loom
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Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was once a champion of civility in Congress, leading the bipartisan Honor and Civility Caucus.
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Johnson brought together over 100 members to sign a "Commitment to Civility" in 2017 aiming to improve political discourse.
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The caucus and commitment faded as partisanship increased, and Johnson became an ally of Donald Trump.
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Emails from Johnson now use hyper-partisan language, a departure from his past calls for respect.
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Johnson faces tests as Speaker, with far-right members threatening shutdown over budget deals.