Polling shows that Americans have a negative view of Republicans in Congress and prefer Democrats to win in November. Johnson appeared on the far right program “This Week on Capitol Hill,” which is hosted by Family Research Council president Tony Perkins. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he grows more confident "with each passing day" that the GOP will retain control of Congress. According to an Economist/YouGov poll published this week, only 32 percent of Americans view Republicans in Congress favorably, while 58 percent view them unfavorably. If you can support Truthout with a one-time or monthly donation, you will make a significant impact on our work.