'Elect warriors in Congress': Speaker Mike Johnson backs Buckhout in North Carolina House race
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is throwing his support behind Republican House candidate Laurie Buckhout in North Carolina, declaring that Republicans need 'warriors' elected to Congress. Johnson is urging voters to back candidates he believes will fight for the GOP’s agenda as Republicans prepare for a high-stakes midterm election battle. His remarks highlight the party’s push to maintain its influence in Congress, with North Carolina emerging as a key battleground in the fight for the House.