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Johnson's South Texas Swing Faces Pushback | Laredo News
House Speaker Mike Johnson hit the road in South Texas, stopping in Laredo to back GOP congressional hopefuls — including Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina. But Cuellar’s campaign fired back fast, calling Johnson and the GOP out for ignoring local needs, citing Medicare cuts, Social Security threats, and student nutrition programs. They also slammed tariffs as hurting communities and touted their 11-point polling lead — arguing they don’t need outside interference. As Johnson’s national tour pushes to energize Republican voters in key districts, Cuellar’s team is doubling down on homegrown…
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