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After a number of health complications, Florida Representative Neal Dunn is reportedly considering stepping down from his seat—something that could absolutely devastate the GOP majority, leaving Speaker Mike Johnson with just a one-vote advantage over the Democrats.
The GOP majority in the House was already slim following the 2024 election, and unfortunately, things have only gone downhill from there. RNC Committeeman Dr. Robin Armstrong detailed some of the difficulties the Republican Caucus has faced, saying: “Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned, we’ve had some other folks resign, we even had one gentleman pass away. It’s just been horrible for the Trump Agenda.”
He went on to say that if Neal Dunn does indeed resign, that would make wildcard member of the GOP caucus Thomas Massie (R-KY) one of the key figures in Congress. Armstrong warned: “I think what happens with Thomas Massie, who often votes against us, is the Democrats will have a lot more negotiating power for sure.”
There is a light at the end of the tunnel, however, for the GOP. The seat left vacant in January by former Congresswoman Greene (R-GA) will be filled in a January 10 special election and is expected to be an easy win for Republicans.
Armstrong also says that many House Democrats are currently in purple—or even red—districts, meaning there is a lot of ground for the GOP to gain in the November midterms. The Democrats who hold those seats won’t be able to be too radical for fear of losing them.