Former Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) said Monday on CNN’s “OutFront” that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) has the “backbone” to push for foreign aid funding in another bill. That bill included less border security funding than his bill, he said. A caucus is preferred.
Buck said, “I think Mike Johnson is on the right side of history. And I think Republicans and Democrats will rally around someone who will provide leadership on Capitol Hill. That’s a rare commodity on Capitol Hill. Mike has a very has the backbone of moving important and controversial legislation forward.The vote should be a yes or no vote on this package, and a yes or no vote on the speaker if you don’t like this package. That’s not what should happen. I think Mike will survive.
Guest host Erica Hill said: What will become of this union itself? I just heard Democrat Marjorie Taylor Greene say, “Oh, there must be some agreement here with the Democrats.” What did he give up for them? They may be expecting something in return. ” I know that some Republicans want to punish Mr. Johnson for reaching across the aisle, as I heard earlier. What will happen to this bipartisan dynamic? ”
“I’m not surprised at all about the coalition,” Buck said. “I think it’s based on the specific legislation that’s being considered, and it’s not necessarily going to be some Republicans against some Democrats.” thinking.”
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