Why Mike Johnson Will Ultimately Prevail

Playbook: “The facts are pretty simple: House Republicans will choose the speaker. They will do so with the second smallest majority in American history and despite unanimous Democratic support for HAKEEM JEFFRIES. Barring any absences or votes of “present,” Speaker Mike Johnson can only afford to have one Republican vote against him.”

“At this moment, Johnson is the only person who has a logical chance of becoming speaker. And it’s unclear if he has the votes.”

“Johnson’s allies are cautiously optimistic. In calls and texts last night and this morning, several of them repeated Johnson’s prediction that he will win the gavel in ‘the first round’ of voting. But even if he doesn’t win it immediately, they’re confident Johnson will prevail.”

“Why? Four words: President-elect Donald Trump.”