Take a look at the chart below and see if you still think Paul Ryan would be a good choice. He is below average for House Republicans in terms of his voting record. Way below average.
This is the Heritage Ranking of Republican House Members who have been mentioned as possible candidates for the Speakership. The most conservative congressmen in terms of their voting records scores 100%. The least conservative earns a 0% rating. The Republicans actually have one of each. Based on this chart, Westmoreland would be the best choice and Walden the worst. Any name in ORANGE is unacceptable and that includes Paul Ryan.
The Rank is the ranking of the 247 Republican memebers of Congress. Paul Ryan ranks number 179 out of 247 with a rating of 57%. He votes nearly as often with the Dems as with the Republicans.
