The Louisiana Republican announced on Wednesday morning on an all-staff call that he will not run for House minority leader for the new Congress next year, following Tuesday’s historical Democratic landslide takeover of the House of Representatives.

It’s not clear yet if Johnson has anointed a successor to lead the Republican caucus. Representative Jim Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, has already thrown his hat into the ring and announced he’s running for House minority leader. According to Punchbowl News, Jordan’s pitch will be that new blood is needed and that he specializes in investigations.

The current number two Republican in the House, Representative Steve Scalise, also announced that he is running for caucus leader.

  • xtr0n@sh.itjust.works
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    Gym fucking Jordan? Are you fucking kidding me? How is he thinking this is the moment for pedophile protectors to take the reins? JFC

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      For them, protecting pedophiles right now, is a requirement…not an option. Democrats are going to be investigating everyone, so they need someone in charge with experience at covering shit up.

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        Dem leaders like Schumer, Pelosi and Jeffries are also toxic. No one voted FOR the centrists, they voted against the republicans. Centrist leaders need to know that that they and their policies are hated, with only slightly less fire than republicans.