Posted on 12/14/2017 9:51:02 AM PST by DCBryan1
House Speaker Paul Ryan plans to retire after the 2018 midterm elections, Politico reported on Thursday.
From Politico: Ryan was tiring of D.C. even before reluctantly accepting the speakership. He told his predecessor, John Boehner, that it would be his last job in politics—and that it wasn't a long-term proposition. In the months following Trump's victory, he began contemplating the scenarios of his departure. More recently, over closely held conversations with his kitchen cabinet, Ryan's preference has become clear: He would like to serve through Election Day 2018 and retire ahead of the next Congress. This would give Ryan a final legislative year to chase his second white whale, entitlement reform, while using his unrivaled fundraising prowess to help protect the House majority—all with the benefit of averting an ugly internecine power struggle during election season. Ryan has never loved the job; he oozes aggravation when discussing intra-party debates over "micro-tactics," and friends say he feels like he's running a daycare center. On a personal level, going home at the end of next year would allow Ryan, who turns 48 next month, to keep promises to family; his three children are in or entering their teenage years, and Ryan, whose father died at 55, wants desperately to live at home with them full-time before they begin flying the nest. The best part of this scenario, people close to the speaker emphasize: He wouldn't have to share the ballot with Trump again in 2020.
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He has done all the damage he can do.
Not good.
As much as I’d like to see Ryan step down it appears the GOP is abdicating it’s desire to govern and want to see Trump impeached.
That is - they’d rather see the GOP die the succeed under Trump.
He always reminds me of “Beaker” from The Muppet Show.
Americans, whether they are capable of comprehending it, will be far more prosperous, healthy and safe when this spend thrift leaves the people’s house.
Freeing up his seat for some flaming socialist-democrat, which he’ll endorse with exuberant enthusiasm.
Ryan is the mini-me version of juan mc stain.
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Speaker Jordan has a nice ring to it.
Politico. No doubt tax reform is the target.
The sad part is his replacement may be worse than he is.
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I guess his home addresses he so desperately wants is on K Street...
The Janesville, Wisconsin electorate is heavily Dem and would likely replace Ryan with a Dem.
Ryan has a spending other peoples money addiction. I suspect his woman keeps her dollars under close supervision.
If this is true, it is truly answered prayer!
Paul Ryan will be the next Republican president...I can guarantee that. In 2024. Once Trump is gone, GOPe will take back the GOP. Period.
The Democrats’ identity politics can only run so far.
Ryan will beat Kamala Harris by 4 points, but will lose reelection in 2018.
Probably so, these guys have to be forced out.
I bet PDS has given him a “Dutch Uncle’s “ advice. The turtle and several others need the same.
Why wait. Step down today.
Adios Paul, please take Juan Songbird with you!
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