{"id":2345550,"date":"2024-09-24T22:33:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T02:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/leading-democrats-concerned-over-mike-johnsons-comments-on-election-certification-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-24T22:34:13","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T02:34:13","slug":"leading-democrats-concerned-over-mike-johnsons-comments-on-election-certification-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/leading-democrats-concerned-over-mike-johnsons-comments-on-election-certification-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Leading Democrats \u2018concerned\u2019 over Mike Johnson\u2019s comments on election certification &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fleading-democrats-concerned-over-mike-johnsons-comments-on-election-certification-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2345550&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>House Democratic leaders have expressed significant\u200d concern regarding comments\u200c made by House \u200dSpeaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) about \u200dcertifying\u2062 the results of the presidential elections. \u2063Johnson stated his support for \u200cadhering to the Constitution\u2063 and backing the certification if\u200b elections\u2064 are free, fair, and safe. \u2062However, Democratic\u200d Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA)\u2063 conveyed skepticism about Johnson&#8217;s trustworthiness,\u200c highlighting a lack of confidence in \u200chis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jack-smith-runs-to-judge-chutkan-claims-trump-violated-terms-of-release-with-gun-video\/\" title=\"Jack Smith alleges that President Trump violated the terms of his release by sharing a video featuring a gun, and seeks intervention from Judge Chutkan.\">past\u2063 actions<\/a>.\u200c House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is reportedly in discussions with colleagues about the upcoming \u200bJanuary joint session amidst fears of a repeat of \u200dthe January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The \u2063Democratic Party\u2064 has gained \u200cmomentum recently with Vice President Kamala Harris at the helm of their presidential ticket, but\u2063 the \u2064looming shadow\u200c of past events\u200d raises tension as they approach the next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-johnson-won-the-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-taking-regeneron-drug-remdesivir-therapy-for-coronavirus-diagnosis-ex-wh-doctor-explains\/\" title=\"Trump taking Regeneron drug, Remdesivir therapy for coronavirus diagnosis: ex-WH doctor explains\">house<\/a>-speaker-fight-what-about-conservatives\/&#8221; title=&#8221;Mike Johnson emerged victorious in the House speaker battle. How did conservatives fare?&#8221;>election \u2064certification<\/a> in three months.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Leading Democrats &lsquo;concerned&rsquo; over Mike Johnson&rsquo;s comments on election certification<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1767685\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/house-democrats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>House Democratic leadership<\/a> expressed &ldquo;concern&rdquo; over House Speaker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mike-johnson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Mike Johnson&rsquo;s<\/a> (R-LA) comments on Tuesday regarding the certification of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2024-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/live-stream-video-georgia-house-of-representatives-holds-hearing-on-election-fraud\/\" title=\"LIVE STREAM VIDEO: Georgia House Of Representatives Holds Hearing On Election Fraud\">presidential <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-is-going-on-minnesota-and-wisconsin-both-had-89-90-turnout-something-that-is-highly-unlikely\/\" title=\"What is Going On? Minnesota and Wisconsin BOTH had 89%-90% Turnout -- Something That Is Highly Unlikely\">election results<\/a><\/a><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Of course. If we have a free, fair, and safe election, we&rsquo;re going to follow the Constitution,&rdquo; Johnson told reporters when asked if he would back the certification of the winner. &ldquo;Absolutely, yes.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Rep.&nbsp;Pete Aguilar (D-CA), the No. 3 Democrat in the House, did not appear to trust the Republican&rsquo;s vow.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">House democratic caucus chairman Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA) speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo\/Erin Hooley)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;He doesn&rsquo;t have a track record that would indicate to the American people that he should be believed,&rdquo; Aguilar said shortly after, from the same podium.<\/p>\n<p>Aguilar is not alone in his worries. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has been speaking with his close colleagues about how to plan for next January&rsquo;s joint session, <em>Axios<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2024\/09\/24\/johnson-spikes-top-democrats-anxiety-about-a-jan-6-redux\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>reported<\/a>, citing sources familiar with the discussions. As House Democratic Caucus chairman, Aguilar is likely one of the lawmakers to whom Jeffries has spoken.<\/p>\n<p>The Democratic Party has seen a surge in momentum since Vice President Kamala Harris ascended to the top of their presidential ticket at the end of July. But the chaos on Jan. 6, 2021, appears to continue to loom large in their heads, especially with nearly 3 months until the next president is certified.<\/p>\n<p>House Administration Committee ranking member Joe Morelle (D-NY) told the outlet Democrats are &ldquo;clearly paying attention&rdquo; to the process of certifying the next president, and Johnson&rsquo;s comments &ldquo;give me greater concern. <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;When he says things like he did today &mdash; it causes great concern. [Democrats are] getting very anxious about it,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Johnson is not the only leading Republican to add a caveat to his answer on whether he will back the election results. The GOP, led by former President Donald Trump, has voiced concern over the possibility of election fraud, even though there was no evidence of widespread such behavior in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>With just six weeks until Election Day, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/republican\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Republicans<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democrats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Democrats<\/a>&nbsp;have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3067147\/republicans-democrats-lay-groundwork-election-results-fights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>laying the groundwork<\/a> to tailor the voting and vote-counting processes to their respective liking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1767685\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1767685\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Democrats express worry over Mike Johnson&#8217;s election certification remarks<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2734,"featured_media":2345551,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Pete-Aguilar-1.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[3685,37509,34218,32171,32076],"class_list":["post-2345550","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-democrats","tag-election-certification","tag-mike-johnson","tag-political-commentary","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Pete-Aguilar-1.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2345550","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2734"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2345550"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2345550\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2345551"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2345550"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2345550"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2345550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}