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Mike Johnson: “Of course we’re in the middle of a critical midterm election.”

On the recordSeptember 3, 2026
Of course we’re in the middle of a critical midterm election.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on the timing of the legislative session.

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