House Republicans torch each other over "brutal" midterms debacle
Summary
House Republicans are blaming their leadership after losing the House majority in the midterm elections. Speaker Mike Johnson has not said whether he will run for minority leader, and members are discussing other possible candidates ahead of Nov. 10 leadership elections.Key Facts
- Several House Republicans said they expect members of the leadership team to face challengers.
- Johnson said the historical difficulty of gaining or holding seats for a president’s party in the first two years contributed to the loss.
- One Republican cited Iran, immigration enforcement, inflation, fuel prices and a lack of focus on household costs as factors in the defeat.
- Richard Hudson, the chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee, lost his own House race.
- Johnson visited more than 40 congressional districts in 22 states during the campaign.
- Donald Trump praised Johnson but said Johnson would have to decide whether to seek the leadership post.
- House Republicans scheduled leadership elections for Nov. 10, with candidates required to declare by Nov. 6.
- Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan are being discussed as possible contenders.
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