Republicans just elected the most extreme, far-right speaker in modern history. With multiple global crises raging and only a few weeks left to avoid a government shutdown, House Republicans cycled through a roster of incompetent, unqualified candidates and landed on Mike Johnson.

Electing Mike Johnson as Speaker is the clearest signal House Republicans could send that they are going to pursue a national abortion ban.

Johnson has been one of the most aggressive anti-choice politicians and pushed for nationwide restrictions.

Mike Johnson has also voted for some of the most hateful anti-LGBTQ bills that have come up in the House. https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/10/25/mike-johnson-republicans-name-anti-lgbtq-politician-as-new-house-speaker-nominee/
Mike Johnson: Republicans name anti-LGBTQ+ politician as new House Speaker nominee

The Republicans have selected Louisiana congressman Mike Johnson as their latest nominee for Speaker of the House.

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- weirdly, before hearing that, my somewhat funky half-broken gaydar had him pegged.