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3 months ago
US politics

Johnson's Big Problem: House Republicans Lack a Governing Majority

Republicans have relied on Democrats to pass legislation to avert government shutdowns multiple times in the past year.
The Republican majority in the House is tenuous and lacks the leverage to push through significant measures without Democratic support. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Johnson's Big Problem: House Republicans Lack a Governing Majority

Republicans have relied on Democrats to pass legislation to avert government shutdowns multiple times in the past year.
The Republican majority in the House is tenuous and lacks the leverage to push through significant measures without Democratic support. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US Elections

The House G.O.P.'s Incredible Shrinking Majority

The Republican majority in the House of Representatives is shrinking due to coincidence, scandal, health issues, and political turmoil.
The GOP could soon be in a position where they can only afford a single defection on any matter if Democrats remain united. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US Elections

The House G.O.P.'s Incredible Shrinking Majority

The Republican majority in the House of Representatives is shrinking due to coincidence, scandal, health issues, and political turmoil.
The GOP could soon be in a position where they can only afford a single defection on any matter if Democrats remain united. [ more ]
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3 months ago
US news

Johnson's Big Problem: House Republicans Lack a Governing Majority

Republicans have relied on Democrats to pass legislation to avert government shutdowns multiple times in the past year.
The Republican majority in the House is tenuous and lacks the leverage to push through significant measures without Democratic support. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US politics

The House G.O.P.'s Incredible Shrinking Majority

The Republican majority in the House of Representatives is shrinking due to coincidence, scandal, health issues, and political turmoil.
The GOP could soon be in a position where they can only afford a single defection on any matter if Democrats remain united. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

McCarthy Says He Will Leave Congress at the End of the Year

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy announces he will leave the House at the end of the year but plans to remain engaged in Republican politics.
McCarthy's departure will shrink the already slim Republican majority in the House. [ more ]
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