House Speaker Mike Johnson faces mounting pressure from within his party, as far-right members threaten to depose him through a motion to vacate. Meanwhile, Johnson's complex proposal to fund key foreign allies during wartime hangs in the balance. Republicans are divided over procedural votes and the substance of the aid measures, exacerbating chaos in the House during an election year.
Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer commentary, insight and analysis on the potential ousting of Speaker Johnson. If you would like to speak with an expert, please contact GW Media Relations Specialist Tayah Frye at [email protected].
Congress
Sarah Binder is a professor of political science. Binder's work focuses on the politics of legislative institutions, including their origins, development and impact on policy outcomes. Her areas of expertise include Congress, Legislative politics, American political economy, and political parties.
Casey Burgat, Legislative Affairs Program Director and Associate Professor at GW’s School of Political Management is an expert on Congressional capacity and reform. Burgat co-authored Congress Explained: Representation and Lawmaking in the First Branch.
Generalists
Todd Belt is the director of the Political Management Program at the GW Graduate School of Political Management. Belt is an expert on the presidency, campaigns and elections, mass media and politics, public opinion, and political humor. In addition to his expertise, Belt is co-author of four books and helps to run GW’s political poll, which recently shared new findings.
Danny Hayes, professor of political science, is an expert on campaigns and elections who can discuss the current election landscape and provide insights and analysis on current campaign strategies.
Christopher Warshaw, an associate professor of political science at the George Washington University, is an expert on redistricting, American politics, representation, public opinion, as well as state and local politics.
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