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Speaker Johnson rejects 'nonsense narrative' on seating Democrats

Johnson told CNN's Manu Raju on Wednesday that he will swear in every Democrat who wins a midterm race and uphold the law; the clip is now on tape.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Newsroom
Published 10:32 AM ET, Thursday, October 29, 2026

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First reported by Fox News: “Speaker Johnson rejects 'nonsense narrative' that GOP will refuse to seat Dem winners”, with reporting from CNN.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 10:32 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Ernie Johnson, GOP, Democrats.
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Fox NewsSpeaker Johnson rejects 'nonsense narrative' that GOP will refuse to seat Dem winners
CNNJohnson vows to seat Dems who win midterms October 28, 2026 · facts used on air

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSpeaker Mike Johnson says he will swear in every Democrat who wins a midterm race, and he called the question a "nonsense narrative."
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCNN's Manu Raju asked him on Wednesday, and Johnson said he will uphold the law.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat's a promise to follow the law, which feels like a nice place to start.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorFollowing the law. Written down, on camera, a week before the vote. I'll be keeping that clip.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNoted.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorNoted! Vera, he said noted. That's practically a hug.