Speaker Johnson campaigns for Republicans in Maine battleground

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 22:32 · Archive

Speaker Mike Johnson campaigned in Maine's second congressional district for Republican Paul LePage, saying Republicans will defy predictions of defeat.

Speaker Mike Johnson made a campaign swing Wednesday through Maine's second congressional district to boost GOP candidate Paul LePage, a two-term former governor, in what Republicans hope will be one of their best chances to flip a Democratic-held seat.

At Sea Dog Brewing Co. in Bangor, Johnson told a small crowd he disagreed with polling and the expectation that Republicans were heading toward defeat on 3 November. 'I'm telling you, we're going to surprise them,' he said. Johnson said he believed the party in power would maintain their narrow grip on the House.

Johnson is conducting a campaign blitz across more than 20 states and 40 districts in October, a final sprint ahead of elections that will determine control of Congress for the remainder of President Donald Trump's term. Republicans have increasingly been forced to play defense in the final weeks, trying to shore up candidates in GOP strongholds as voters contend with high gas prices and Trump's tariffs policies. Johnson said the campaign trail showed crowds turning out to support Republican candidates, including in southern Texas.

How it is being reported

• Speaker Johnson dismisses skeptics as he campaigns for House GOP in Maine battlegroundSpeaker Mike Johnson is making a campaign swing through Maine’s picturesque second congressional district, convinced Republicans will defy history and maintain their House majority.Clickorlando · 14 Oct, 21:59
• Speaker Johnson dismisses skeptics as he campaigns for House GOP in Maine battlegroundSpeaker Mike Johnson is making a campaign swing through Maine’s picturesque second congressional district, convinced Republicans will defy history and maintain their House majority.News4Jax · 14 Oct, 21:59

In this story: Mike Johnson · Paul LePage · Donald Trump · Maine · Republican Party

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