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note: 3 people in this photo ran for Speaker. The Speaker's race matters. (h/t Fritschner)Norman Ornstein says, if Mike Johnson becomes Speaker, the House will be run by "the most radical lunatic fringe of American politics". The extreme religious right - Johnson's FRC and ADF
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were a major force behind Jan 6. They wanted a 2nd Trump term. 8/
Mike Johnson is embedded in groups trying to overthrow US democracy. This summary is from a 50-page briefing on January 6, the religious right, and Russia. (It's not yet public; reporters can email).
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You can see how Johnson fits in - & how of course he opposes aiding Ukraine.
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9/The chair of the Family Research Council, former GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann, is not highlighted here, but please realize that she was not only at the Capitol on Jan 6 but used her pass to get inside and track Nancy Pelosi evacuating. Mike Johnson started with the FRC 10/
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