Coverage dated November 9, 2026 to November 10, 2026

Ron Johnson threatens walkout of Senate GOP leadership election

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Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) pledged to walk out of the room if his Republican colleagues proceed with leadership elections on Tuesday, after calling a conference to discuss the party’s direction following significant losses for the GOP in the midterm elections.

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Washington Examiner
Ron Johnson plans leadership election walkout in protest of quick vote: ‘I’ll leave the room’ (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Nov 9, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
EXCLUSIVE — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) plans to walk out of the room if Republicans move forward with Senate leadership elections on Tuesday, calling it “obnoxious” that a vote is being held so quickly after their midterm wipeout.
The Hill
Ron Johnson threatens walkout of Senate GOP leadership election (opens The Hill)
Published Nov 10, 2026
The Hill's feed description
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) pledged to walk out of the room if his Republican colleagues proceed with leadership elections on Tuesday, after calling a conference to discuss the party’s direction following significant losses for the GOP in the midterm elections.