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CNN: Ryan's Job 'May Be Under Threat' From Pro-Trump Rebellion in House
Newsmax ^ | 12 Oct 2016 | Mark Swanson

Posted on 10/12/2016 4:06:12 PM PDT by mandaladon

Paul Ryan's job as speaker "may be under threat" from a pro-Donald Trump rebellion within the House of Representatives, CNN reported Wednesday.

At issue for the top Republican in the country is a Monday conference call with House membership during which Ryan said he would no longer defend Trump or campaign for him, instead focusing on congressional races to ensure a GOP majority.

Ryan's "position to abandon the GOP nominee has angered other Republicans who have expressed their concerns with Ryan's position on a private conversation call earlier this week," CNN's Manu Raju reported. "Why are these few votes important? Because if the House majority does stay Republican, Ryan needs 218 votes to stay on the House floor. He can only afford a handful of defections."

One lawmaker and member of the Freedom Caucus, Rep. Jim Bridenstine of Oklahoma, took to Twitter earlier Wednesday to express his disappointment with Ryan's lack of support for Trump.

At a Florida rally Wednesday, Trump slammed Ryan again for not saying "good going" after the second debate and suggested something nefarious was afoot with House leadership.

"There's a whole deal going on there, you know," Trump told the crowd in Ocala, Florida. "There's a whole deal going on, we'll figure it out. I always figure things out. But there's a whole sinister deal going on."

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: ryan; trump
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To: mandaladon

Just vote him out as Speaker. He’ll never be able for higher aspirations again because of it. Leave him in as a back bencher


61 posted on 10/12/2016 4:39:45 PM PDT by Sybeck1 (Remember that time the holier than nows caused the loss our 2nd ammendment?)
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To: mbrfl

No chance Ryan will be ousted before the election, the House is not even back in session until after the election. The members are all home in their local districts, campaigning and whatever.


62 posted on 10/12/2016 4:41:25 PM PDT by Enchante (Hillary's new campaign slogan: "Guilty as hell, free as a bird!! Laws are for peasants!")
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To: mandaladon
Ryan is pathetic....

A Pussy Riot...

63 posted on 10/12/2016 4:41:32 PM PDT by Osage Orange (PNA....my butt)
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To: lodi90

Then his district can afford to vote all Democratic, loose his seat and cantorize him


64 posted on 10/12/2016 4:41:34 PM PDT by Toughluck_freeper
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To: mandaladon

**”There’s a whole deal going on there, you know,” Trump told the crowd in Ocala, Florida. “There’s a whole deal going on, we’ll figure it out. I always figure things out. But there’s a whole sinister deal going on.”**

Throw Ryan the RINO out.


65 posted on 10/12/2016 4:41:47 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: dfwgator
If you’re going to shoot the King, don’t miss.

Elvis has left the building.

66 posted on 10/12/2016 4:47:01 PM PDT by MUDDOG
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To: Enchante

True, but there are ways to force him to step down on his own now. A long shot, I admit, but if enough Reps pressure him to do so behind the scenes, then it could happen.


67 posted on 10/12/2016 4:48:22 PM PDT by mbrfl
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To: mandaladon

I should hope so


68 posted on 10/12/2016 4:50:15 PM PDT by Ted Grant
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To: FrankR

69 posted on 10/12/2016 4:50:20 PM PDT by Stand Watch Listen (ELITE IMMUNITY: how the puppet masters / puppets continue to function)
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To: Chgogal

“We need a smart, conniving, strong leader to lead. I have no suggestions.”

You are right! There isn’t ONE member of the House that can run the place effectively. The Constitution says that the Speaker need not be a MEMBER. So it’s time for President Trump to demand that the House go outside and find themselvea a real leader. Maybe Newt would come back. Giuiliani is going to be busy prosecuting Hillary for the 26 felonies she’s committed, so he can’t do it.


70 posted on 10/12/2016 4:50:43 PM PDT by vette6387
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To: Chgogal

“We need a smart, conniving, strong leader to lead. I have no suggestions.”

You are right! There isn’t ONE member of the House that can run the place effectively. The Constitution says that the Speaker need not be a MEMBER. So it’s time for President Trump to demand that the House go outside and find themselvea a real leader. Maybe Newt would come back. Giuiliani is going to be busy prosecuting Hillary for the 26 felonies she’s committed, so he can’t do it.


71 posted on 10/12/2016 4:50:45 PM PDT by vette6387
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To: mandaladon

“Paul Ryan’s job as speaker “may be under threat” from a pro-Donald Trump rebellion within the House of Representatives, CNN reported Wednesday.”

Well I certainly hope so.

If Hillary wins, I will pin the blame squarely on the spineless, cowardly RINOS who ignored the will of the voters, looked down on all of us in contempt, and didn’t back our candidate for POTUS.


72 posted on 10/12/2016 4:53:15 PM PDT by RooRoobird20 (Left the Democrat party 25 years ago, have never looked back)
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To: Sans-Culotte

Lou Dobbs came right out tonight and called him a dem but too afraid to change.

He sees it your way, too, as do I.


73 posted on 10/12/2016 4:55:23 PM PDT by Lakeside Granny ( "The next time she tells the truth, will be the first!" Larry Gatlin speaking of Hillary)
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To: Enchante

No chance Ryan will be ousted before the election, the House is not even back in session until after the election. The members are all home in their local districts, campaigning and whatever.


Yet Amnesty Ryan had no problem backstabbing the GOP nominee on monday. Interesting.


74 posted on 10/12/2016 4:57:19 PM PDT by lodi90 (Clear choice for Conservatives now: TRUMP or lose)
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To: Seaplaner

“Arlen Ryan? “

If Republicans hold the senate and Trump wins, don’t be surprised with the defections to the democrats. McCain, Graham, and a few more.


75 posted on 10/12/2016 5:01:17 PM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (Lester Holt — Clinton House Boy.)
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To: mandaladon

It damn well better be. BTW, Lou Dobbs was magnificent tonight as was Mercedes Schlapp.


76 posted on 10/12/2016 5:04:40 PM PDT by TTFlyer
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To: Steely Tom

“Paul Ryan needs to be asked this question: if Hillary wins, what will YOU do when she tries to confiscate our firearms?”

The honest answer would be: “I’m a member of the Ruling Class and Hillary won’t try to confiscate my firearms. Firearm confiscation is for the little people.”


77 posted on 10/12/2016 5:05:17 PM PDT by ModelBreaker
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To: skimbell

“Probably wind up sharing an office with Boehner.”

Not so sure about this.

1st Boehner has gone on the record for Trump.

2nd I don’t think little Ryano is very well liked by Mr. B.

He did take his job pretending all along to not want it.

Right?


78 posted on 10/12/2016 5:09:53 PM PDT by Lakeside Granny ( "The next time she tells the truth, will be the first!" Larry Gatlin speaking of Hillary)
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To: mandaladon; All

PAUL RYAN = DEMOCRAT OPERATIVE


79 posted on 10/12/2016 5:12:06 PM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: Lakeside Granny

2nd I don’t think little Ryano is very well liked by Mr. B.

He did take his job pretending all along to not want it.

Right?


Amnesty Ryan is 10x the weasel Boehner ever was. And that is saying something.


80 posted on 10/12/2016 5:13:02 PM PDT by lodi90 (Clear choice for Conservatives now: TRUMP or lose)
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