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Mike Johnson says he would stay House GOP leader even if Republicans lose the majority

Last week he told Fox he was unsure about his "next chapter."

The Speaker told CBS he expects to keep leading his conference even if it loses the majority. He called that loss "the unlikely scenario" and said his colleagues would ask him to stay. A week earlier, he told Fox he was unsure about his "next chapter." His six-week campaign swing before Election Day covers more than 40 districts in 22 states, per the Washington Examiner.