{"id":2647241,"date":"2026-08-20T07:46:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T11:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/johnson-crisscrosses-country-during-august-recess\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T07:52:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T11:52:35","slug":"johnson-crisscrosses-country-during-august-recess","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/johnson-crisscrosses-country-during-august-recess\/","title":{"rendered":"Johnson crisscrosses country during August recess"},"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\">12<\/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%2Fjohnson-crisscrosses-country-during-august-recess%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=2647241&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>During August, Speaker mike Johnson (R-LA) embarked on a nationwide campaign tour to support Republican candidates and maintain the House majority despite challenging circumstances. He traveled extensively across the country, from Maine to Alaska, and participated in events to bolster efforts in competitive districts. Johnson campaigned alongside several vulnerable incumbents and endorsed key GOP candidates, emphasizing a platform called &#8220;Contrast for America,&#8221; which contrasts conservative policies wiht what he describes as socialist tendencies among Democrats. His efforts include campaigning in pivotal states such as Pennsylvania, maine, Arizona, North Carolina, Oregon, Colorado, and Alaska, focusing on both traditionally Republican and swing districts. Johnson&#8217;s strategy aims to defy past trends and leverage redistricting advantages to secure a narrow Republican majority in the House before the upcoming elections. His <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >ongoing travel schedule highlights<\/a> his commitment to rallying support and promoting GOP policies in critical battlegrounds.  <\/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<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mike-johnson\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"7043\">Speaker Mike Johnson<\/a>\u2018s (R-LA) jam-packed August <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/congressional-recess\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"4090\">recess<\/a> has brought him all over the country as he fights to defy history by keeping the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/house\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"11272\">House<\/a> majority and deliver President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump <\/a>a trifecta for his final two years in office.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Johnson has campaigned with over a dozen candidates over the last three weeks, many of whom are in competitive districts, visiting states as far east as <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/maine\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"193\">Maine<\/a> and as far west as the Last Frontier in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/alaska\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"960\">Alaska<\/a>. <\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4688151\/republican-virginia-7th-district-flip-democratic-seat\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Republicans see Virginia\u2019s 7th District as their best chance to flip a Democratic seat in the state<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4693255\/maine-to-alaska-johnson-crisscrosses-country-august-recess-tossup-gop-contests\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>From Maine to Alaska, Johnson crisscrosses country during August recess<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4693884\/misleading-polls-socialist-hopes-crashing-down-election-day\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Misleading polls fuel socialist hopes that come crashing down on Election Day<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his latest stop, the speaker made his way to Pennsylvania on Wednesday, where he campaigned with three of the 15 Republican \u201ctossup\u201d seats \u2014 Reps. Rob Bresnahan, Ryan Mackenzie, and Scott Perry. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe August road trip across America became a fixture under John Boehner, who continued campaigning for Republican candidates even after handing over the speaker\u2019s gavel and leaving Congress,\u201d GOP strategist Dennis Lennox told the<em> Washington Examiner.<\/em> \u201cRaising money and showing up for candidates is what a party leader does.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cJohnson\u2019s very presence conveys a simple message to influential interests in majority-making districts: Do you want your congressman in the majority with the influence that comes with it?\u201d Lennox said. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Johnson joined Reps. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Tom Barrett (R-MI), as well as candidate Michael Bouchard, Tuesday. Barrett, who represents a Lansing-area seat that is one of the most competitive in the country, faces progressive William Lawrence in a boon for the GOP. Lawrence knocked off two establishment-backed moderates.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bouchard, an Army veteran, is gunning for Rep. John James\u2019s (R-MI) seat as he runs for governor. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The speaker has joined four other vulnerable incumbents during his August travels: Reps. Derek Van Orden (R-WI), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Jen Kiggans (R-VA), and Gabe Evans (R-CO). Evans, similar to Barrett, also caught a break after progressive state Rep. Manny Rutinel defeated former state Rep. Shannon Bird in the Democratic primary, but the race is still expected to be competitive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWisconsin\u2019s 3rd District is so critically important, and Derek is one of President Trump\u2019s strongest allies and advocates in the House,\u201d Johnson <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/1078648374680459\">said in a video<\/a> posted Monday. \u201cHe\u2019s absolutely essential to all the important things we\u2019re doing for the American people. This is a serious battle, though we cannot take it for granted.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Johnson headed up to northern Maine to stump for former Gov. Paul LePage as he runs for one of the top flip opportunities for Republicans this cycle. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4600640\/paul-lepage-republican-nomination-maine-2nd-district\/\">LePage is aiming to flip<\/a> retiring Rep. Jared Golden\u2019s (D-ME) seat, where Trump won three times. LePage also won the sprawling Maine district during his three runs for governor.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On his nationwide tour, Johnson has highlighted his \u201cContrast for America\u201d platform, including a stop for former NFL kicker Jay Feely in the Scottsdale, Arizona, area. The platform emphasizes a choice between \u201ccommon sense\u201d and \u201ccrazy\u201d and ties Democrats to the slate of socialist candidates the party has nominated in various seats nationwide.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jay Feely is an extraordinary selection to win the open seat in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/AZ01?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AZ01<\/a>! A former NFL player and broadcaster, and a genuinely good man, he is a winner and trusted voice on and off the field \u2013 and is ready to fight for his district and our country.<\/p>\n<p>Today in Arizona, we highlighted\u2026 <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AMG11fShQ6\">pic.twitter.com\/AMG11fShQ6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mike Johnson (@MikeJohnson) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MikeJohnson\/status\/2085128717647355904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Johnson also waded into some Democratic-held seats, to pivotal swing districts if Johnson and Republicans want to buck history and grow their narrow majority. He campaigned with Laurie Buckhout, who\u2019s due for a rematch against Rep. Don Davis (D-NC), albeit in a more GOP-leaning seat following a round of redistricting earlier this year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also campaigned with John Braun, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-candidate-holds-lead-in-traditionally-blue-oregon-governors-race-poll\/\" title=\"...ublican Candidate Holds Lead In Traditionally Blue Oregon Governor\u2019s Race: Poll\">state senator running<\/a> against Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), in the Portland, Oregon, suburbs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both Reps. Jeff Crank (R-CO) and Nick Begich (R-AK) also welcomed Johnson, though both candidates are currently favored in their reelection matchups.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4691879\/meet-the-10-members-with-ongoing-ethics-investigations\/\">MEET THE 10 MEMBERS WITH ONGOING ETHICS INVESTIGATIONS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-26\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The speaker still has a hefty travel schedule for the rest of the month as he heads to New York, New Jersey, Texas, Nevada, and New Mexico to promote the policies in the GOP\u2019s One Big Beautiful Bill Act and tout his candidates in crucial battleground areas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Johnson\u2019s heavy recess schedule comes as he has navigated the narrowest margin in House history. Redistricting efforts across the country have allowed Republicans to emerge with a narrow advantage in seats netted through gerrymandering, providing them with some built-in political insulation before votes are cast in November.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mike Johnson campaigns nationwide to secure House majority<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3691,"featured_media":2647242,"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\/2026\/07\/AP26202566782562.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[57569,4402,4162,5894,3951],"class_list":["post-2647241","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-august-recess","tag-congress","tag-johnson","tag-politics","tag-travel"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AP26202566782562.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2647241","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\/3691"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2647241"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2647241\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2647245,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2647241\/revisions\/2647245"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2647242"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2647241"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2647241"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2647241"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}