Either he’s regained some hearing or this was a setup to improve his image.
Neither, I think.
The stupid GOP earmark gambit had become public.
The media had reported it.
Ryan had to pull the plug. FOR NOW.
If you read the whole story, it's clear this is just a postponement in Ryan's mind.
A good one, don't get me wrong. But Ryan's motives are for the optics only.
We'll doubtless see more of this sort of thing, where Pubbies end up doing the right thing in spite of themselves, as Trump drains the Ryan swamp.
I think he realizes he may have some opposition next time he runs and it won’t be from the dems.