Speaker Johnson laughs off Jasmine Crockett Senate bid: ‘Absolutely delighted’ she is running
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters that he is “absolutely delighted” that progressive firebrand Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is running for U.S. Senate.Johnson was asked during a House leadership press conference on Wednesday what he thought of Crockett entering the race and whether he was worried about her chances of flipping one of Texas’ Senate seats.In response, Johnson rubbed his hands together and smiled.









