Arizona Rep. John Siscomani (R) affirmed his support for Speaker Mike Johnson, while also stressing the importance of having House leaders who can “actually get results” and “keep the chamber united.” emphasized.
Siscomani said in an interview with NewsNation on Tuesday that he was “grateful for the support of the speakers” throughout the campaign and said he has a good relationship with them. He also stressed the importance of having House leaders who can keep the Republican Party united, because “we have won a trifecta and the American people trust us with this.”
“Regardless of what happens with the campaign, we're here at work, we're at business. So for me, it's about who can actually make the conference happen and maintain a sense of unity. That is,” he added. “We saw the challenge last Congress. We don't want to see anything like that again in this Congress.”
Johnson assumed the chairmanship last year on tense terms after the party ousted former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) for the first time in its history.
Johnson also faced removal threats in May, led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Rep. Thomas Massey (R-Ky.). The effort failed overwhelmingly after Democrats and Republicans worked together to eradicate it.
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Siscomani said party unity is essential for the success of the new mandate.
“There will always be differences of opinion, but they can be managed. Particularly now, when we have a triple threat, divisions like those in the last Congress should not only harm us,” Siscomani said. He added about the ranks of MPs.
“We have to deliver. The responsibility is on us.”
He has high hopes for the yet-to-be-called race, but said, “It's hard to flip a competitive district.” But Siscomani said Republican lawmakers, regardless of size, would “work together” with the majority.
“Do we need a broader majority? Of course, but we will be able to work with whatever majority we have,” he concluded.
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