Can Mike Johnson Find a Way to Hold the House Majority? w/ Rachel Bitecofer
Oct 19, 2026
Thom talks with political scientist and election forecaster, Rachel Bitecofer, about what if the most important person in the 2026 midterms isn’t a candidate, a governor, or even Mike Johnson himself—but the person Mike Johnson appoints to count the incoming members of Congress?
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - House Clerk Strategy
03:00 - Election Litigation
06:00 - Texas House Races
08:30 - Subpoena Powers
11:00 - Public Pushback

