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Johnson says he intends to stay on as GOP leader

Johnson previously joked he could start a lawn business if Republicans lose the House majority, a comment he characterized as tongue in cheek when discussing his leadership plans.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Wake Up, America
Published 5:12 AM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by CBS News: “"Heaven forbid": Mike Johnson says he intends to stay on as GOP leader”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 5:12 AM ET on Wake Up, America, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Johnson, GOP.
BBN covered this story before: Commanders tie Giants after Daniels sack; Monday night games set (October 12).

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CBS News"Heaven forbid": Mike Johnson says he intends to stay on as GOP leader

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHouse Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News he intends to stay on as GOP leader.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHe had said he could start a lawn business if Republicans lose the House, and he called that tongue in cheek.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTongue in cheek! Does the tongue do the edges?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVera, the edges are not addressed in the report.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFine. Does this affect me, a person with a front yard?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNot yet. CBS says he faces pressure over his job amid party divisions, and nothing changes unless the House majority does.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo what happens next, and can he mow Thursdays?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNobody knows yet what happens next. And his mowing schedule is also unclear.

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