Rep. Mike Johnson, R-LA is the latest Republican nominee for Speaker. He won only hours after Rep. Mike Emmer, R-MN, had been nominated and then resigned in the face a growing opposition.

Johnson, vice-chair of the Republican Conference, entered the race Saturday for the first time, and ultimately finished second to Emmer during Tuesday’s first balloting round.

Johnson told his colleagues Monday that his theme was simply “trust and teamwork”. We have to get our act together.

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Republicans must now formulate a plan for bringing Johnson’s nomination before the Senate.