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Bill Johnson plans Jan. 21 House resignation to become Youngstown St. president
Politico ^ | 01/02/2024, 3:18PM ET | ANTHONY ADRAGNA

Posted on 01/02/2024 1:25:11 PM PST by Red Badger

The decision will shrink the already razor-thin GOP House majority even further.

Ohio GOP Rep. Bill Johnson will resign from Congress on Jan. 21 to become the new head of Youngstown State University, a move that will further shrink the tight House GOP majority.

Johnson's departure, coming on the heels of the resignation of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and the expulsion of Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), means Republicans will control just 219 seats. Once he leaves, the GOP can only lose two members of their conference for a vote to pass.

"Bill submitted his official resignation from Congress today, effective at the end of day on January 21, 2024, paving the way for him to begin his presidency this month," Michael Peterson, chair of the school's board of trustees, wrote in a message to the university community.

Peterson said the decision means having Johnson on campus "earlier than anticipated" and that the outgoing congressman will "continue to visit campus as often as his schedule allows to continue meeting with students, faculty and staff."

Johnson announced his decision to accept the university post in late November, but had yet to announce a departure date from Congress.


TOPICS: Government; Politics
KEYWORDS: congress; house; ohio; resign
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To: Red Badger

Right on time, Bill. Good to see you don’t have a price. Thanks for your “service” to your constituents and the nation, a-hole!


21 posted on 01/02/2024 2:13:55 PM PST by mikey_hates_everything
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To: Red Badger

It’s Ohio. Ohio Republicans are an oxymoron.


22 posted on 01/02/2024 2:15:50 PM PST by Fledermaus (It's time to get rid of the Three McStooges; Mitch, Kevin and Ronna! 1 gone, 1 almost dead. )
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel

again again ?


23 posted on 01/02/2024 2:25:09 PM PST by stylin19a (If I offer to wash your back in the shower, just yes\no. Not "Who are you-how did you get in here"?)
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To: TiGuy22

Anons don’t predict.
They state the obvious.


24 posted on 01/02/2024 2:35:57 PM PST by Cletus.D.Yokel (When I say "We" I speak of, -not for-, "We the People")
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To: Red Badger

How do we get 434 other Congressitters to resign by Jan 21?


25 posted on 01/02/2024 3:05:16 PM PST by nicollo ("This is FR!")
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To: Red Badger

Just makes it easier for Republicans to cave. They do that no matter what size the majority. Sin bolas.


26 posted on 01/02/2024 3:05:21 PM PST by Badboo (A fascist is the one who wants to take your guns. That's how it always starts.)
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To: Red Badger

GOPers are mostly POSes.


27 posted on 01/02/2024 3:06:20 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: sphinx

Special election to fill the seat.


28 posted on 01/02/2024 6:42:56 PM PST by Coronal
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To: Coronal

Is it a solid Republican district or are we booting one away?


29 posted on 01/02/2024 7:32:17 PM PST by sphinx
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To: Mr. N. Wolfe

Almost like an operation.

I mean who cheerfully moves the firetruck away from a fire while the arsonists are so nearby, to step in and play fireman? A little weird, the timing.

Someone might think that Mr. Representative was an arsonist himself.


30 posted on 01/02/2024 7:34:02 PM PST by RitaOK (Viva Christo Rey. For Greater Glory. HIS. )
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To: lee martell

Different Johnson..................😁


31 posted on 01/03/2024 5:19:35 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while l aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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