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The Louisiana Republican played a pivotal role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election. But his elevation to the top post in the House does not give him special powers in the certification process if he tries again.
The Republicans’ fourth and latest nominee, Mike Johnson, is a social conservative from Louisiana who appears to have united Republicans behind his candidacy.
Readers agree with Pamela Paul about bringing back those classes. Also: Donald Trump’s provocations; mental health and TikTok; Israel and Ukraine.
Republicans turned to a little-known Louisiana lawmaker who led congressional efforts to overturn the 2020 election, ending a weekslong deadlock that paralyzed the House.
The developments on Capitol Hill highlighted the extent to which one of the greatest sins inside the Republican Party is to have certified Joseph R. Biden’s victory.