- New House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is being greeted with optimism by American voters, who anticipate his leadership will surpass that of his predecessors.
- Johnson, a relatively unfamiliar figure to most voters until his election just two weeks ago, has garnered significant support, with nearly half of all likely voters expressing a favorable opinion of him. Despite criticisms and negative media coverage, including comments about his strong religious beliefs, 47% of likely voters hold a favorable view of the 56th speaker. This sentiment is shared by 63% of Republicans and 35% of Democrats, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports daily survey.
- Moreover, a substantial portion of the public believes that Johnson will outperform former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with 57% of Republicans sharing this belief.