Had this bill passed, it would have been a HUGE feather in Ryan's cap. The Speaker wanted nothing more than to have gotten the votes for this, but since his elevation as Speaker he hasn't had to work this hard.
This debacle PROVED Ryan has neither the talent nor the skills, nor the leadership ability, to be Speaker.
Being GOP Speaker of the House in the Obama Administration? Not such a hard job: remember, the "GOP" stood for "Give Obama Power"; it was all Kabuki Theater after all. Under Trump, however, the House GOP had to deliver, and Ryan failed miserably.
Next up on Trump's chopping block: Mitch McConnell.
Next up on Trump’s chopping block: Mitch McConnell. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
True, since Mitch shows no predilection to play hardball with Schumer.McConnell could have sent Schumer scurrying back under the rock he emerged from, instead McConnell accepted the slow confirmation process designed to delegitimize President Trump.
McConnell has to go.