The House Finally Has a Speaker
October 26, 2023
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After 21 days without a leader, and after cycling through four nominees, House Republicans have finally elected a speaker. They chose Representative Mike Johnson of Louisiana, a hard-right conservative best known for leading congressional efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Luke Broadwater, a congressional reporter for The Times, was at the capitol when it happened.
GuestLuke Broadwater () , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times.
Background reading:
• The House elected Mike Johnson as speaker () , embracing a hardright conservative.
• Speaker Johnson previously played a leading role () in the effort to overturn the 2020 election results.
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