Johnson warns GOP will defy Dems’ possible new nominee

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) claimed during a Sunday interview with ABC News' This Week that Republicans are sure to present the Democrats with "challenges" in the case President Joe Biden decides to drop his bid for reelection, Politico reports.

"Every state has its own system, and in some of these, it’s not possible to simply just switch out a candidate," the speaker said.

The GOP leader added, "I think in states where it can be contested, I expect that it will be, and they’ll have an interesting battle on their hands," referring to the Democratic Party's possible pivot to another nominee.

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Johnson's claim comes as more and more Democratic leaders and allies of the president call on Biden to step down, fearing that he won't be able to beat Trump after his poor debate performance last month.

The New York Times reported Saturday, "The Trump team has already prepared opposition research books on Ms. Harris, and has similar dossiers on other Democrats who could become the nominee if Mr. Biden were to drop out of the race."

Additionally, the Times noted the former president's "allies have also begun examining the records of Democratic governors who are considered potential running mates for Ms. Harris."

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