Speaker Mike Johnson is embarking on a 20-state tour to campaign for House Republicans and GOP candidates across the country, with a focus on swing districts in battleground states.
Republicans are "a little nervous" about going up against Josh Shapiro in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race, according to GOP strategist Chris Johnson.
"Shapiro is a very strong candidate," Johnson said on Fox News Live. "He's got a lot of experience. He's very well-funded. And he's running in a state that is trending Democratic."
GOP strategist says Republicans 'nervous' about facing Josh Shapiro, but confident in Kamala Harris
However, Johnson said he believes Republicans have a good chance of winning the race if they can unite behind their nominee.
"We need to make sure that we're all on the same page," Johnson said. "We need to have a clear message. And we need to get out and vote."
GOP strategist says Republicans 'nervous' about facing Josh Shapiro, but confident in Kamala Harris
Democratic strategist Tim Hogan agreed that Shapiro is a strong candidate, but he said he believes Democrats have the advantage in the race.
"Shapiro is running on a very popular platform," Hogan said. "He's talking about things that Pennsylvanians care about, like jobs, healthcare, and education."
GOP strategist says Republicans 'nervous' about facing Josh Shapiro, but confident in Kamala Harris
Hogan also said he believes Democrats have a strong ground game in Pennsylvania.
"We're going to have a lot of volunteers on the ground," Hogan said. "We're going to be talking to voters. And we're going to be making sure that people know about Shapiro and his vision for Pennsylvania."
GOP strategist says Republicans 'nervous' about facing Josh Shapiro, but confident in Kamala Harris
The Pennsylvania gubernatorial race is one of the most closely watched races in the country. It is seen as a bellwether for the 2024 presidential election.
In other news, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is embarking on a 20-state tour this month to campaign for House Republicans and GOP candidates across the country.
Johnson will be visiting key districts in Wisconsin, Arizona, Ohio, Montana, Colorado, New Mexico, Virginia, Connecticut and other states to meet with candidates and fundraise.
Republicans have been rushing to recalibrate after President Biden dropped out of the White House race just two weeks ago, effectively anointing Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor.
Harris is now set to embark on her own battleground state blitz beginning with Pennsylvania on Tuesday and including Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona and Nevada. She's expected to reveal her chosen running mate sometime before Tuesday's event in Philadelphia.
"House Republicans are on offense to grow our majority from coast to coast. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris wrecked our economy, opened our border, and invited chaos and wars around the world," Johnson told Fox News Digital.
"I look forward to meeting with Americans across our country and contrasting Harris' disastrous and radical record with common sense, pro-growth, and America First policies that Republicans will reinstate when we grow the majority, flip the Senate, and win the White House."
The 2024 election cycle is in its final sprint with roughly three months left until Election Day.
Johnson has proven to be a potent fundraiser for the House GOP, bringing in more than $18.5 million for his conference’s campaign arm, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), since he became speaker in October.
