EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 12 MIN
Who will lead the House GOP if they lose?
from The Daily Punch · host Punchbowl News
We’re now 228 days until Election Day and Republicans are likely to lose their razor-thin majority. The big question: Can — and will — Speaker Mike Johnson remain as the GOP leader if Republicans lose the House? If not, who succeeds him as minority leader? Punchbowl News Reporter Max Cohen joins Jake to discuss the potential contenders. Plus, what Daniel Biss’ win in Illinois’ 9th District primary taught progressives about taking on AIPAC. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube. Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We’re now 228 days until Election Day and Republicans are likely to lose their razor-thin majority. The big question: Can — and will — Speaker Mike Johnson remain as the GOP leader if Republicans lose the House? If not, who succeeds him as minority leader? Punchbowl News Reporter Max Cohen joins Jake to discuss the potential contenders. Plus, what Daniel Biss’ win in Illinois’ 9th District primary taught progressives about taking on AIPAC. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube. Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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