American Democracy Under Threat: Extremist Mike Johnson Selected as House Speaker
The relatively smooth elevation of election denier Mike Johnson as House Speaker portends dangerous times ahead for American democracy.
Johnson is an election denier who tried to overturn the 2020 election and remains committed to the Big Lie. As Speaker, he could attempt to disrupt the 2024 election.
He holds extreme policy stances out of step with most voters, like opposing climate action, LGBTQ rights, and aid to Ukraine.
While more mild-mannered than reps like Jim Jordan, Johnson's po…
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