Members of the House Republican mainstream are advising Speaker Mike Johnson against making any deals that could harm his support among moderates, reiterating lessons from previous leadership.
One House Republican emphasized the need for Johnson to avoid empty promises: 'Don't give promises upon which you can't deliver. Don't give promises that require us to do things that we don't want to do.'
Moderate Republicans are wary of Johnson making concessions to his right-wing detractors; he is advised to maintain a strong stance and not repeat McCarthy's mistakes.
In reference to past mistakes, a lawmaker warned, 'You cannot trust these guys who undermine us at every point. They ask for first base, the speaker gives it to them, and they ask for second base.'
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