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Washington Examiner: Losing should have consequences for Mike Johnson
Johnson told Fox he might start a lawn business in Shreveport if the GOP loses the House, and later called the remark tongue in cheek.
On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN This MorningPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by Washington Examiner: “Losing should have consequences for Mike Johnson”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 7:22 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Ben Johnson, Washington.
- BBN covered this story before: Speaker Johnson Draws on Faith in Fight to Hold GOP Majority (October 17).
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- Washington ExaminerLosing should have consequences for Mike Johnson
What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Washington Examiner says if Republicans lose the House, Speaker Mike Johnson should offer to resign.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorJohnson told Fox he might start a lawn business in Shreveport, and I'd hire him today.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe also said that if they lose, it will be because the people were misled. So the voters get the blame.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMisled voters and a mower. Hank, want to come pick out a weed whacker with me?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNo. Is Saturday good? If the lawn goes badly, he'll probably blame the grass. Rex has sports.
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