House Speaker Mike Johnson, speaking in Bangor, Maine, expressed strong optimism that the Republican Party will maintain its majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. Characterizing himself as ever the optimist, Johnson is drawing on his faith as he works to defend the GOP's legislative control.
His efforts come amid what is described as a surge of Democratic momentum in the final stretch of the electoral cycle. The upcoming midterm elections will ultimately determine which party controls Congress.
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