Speaker Mike Johnson Pours Cold Water on Dem Hopes in Texas, Cheers Massie's Ouster: ‘Need Team Players’
Speaker Mike Johnson expressed skepticism about Democratic hopes of winning a Texas Senate seat, particularly in light of Ken Paxton's primary victory. He criticized Texas Democrat James Talarico's controversial views on faith, suggesting they would alienate voters. Johnson emphasized the Republican Party's strength in Texas and predicted another Republican senator would emerge from the upcoming election.
- ▪Mike Johnson dismissed Democratic claims that James Talarico could win a Texas Senate seat.
- ▪He criticized Talarico's comments on faith as politically damaging.
- ▪Johnson believes the Republican Party will maintain its hold on Texas Senate seats.
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Speaker Mike Johnson Pours Cold Water on Dem Hopes in Texas, Cheers Massie's Ouster: ‘Need Team Players’ By Rusty Weiss | 12:59 PM on May 20, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite House Speaker Mike Johnson (R) joined Salem News Channel’s Larry O’Connor earlier this morning for his first exclusive interview following last night’s Trump-backed major primary victories. He promptly delivered a clear-eyed assessment of the results and charted the path ahead for the America First movement.
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