[I cannot think of a name]

“Is a political statement made against Paul Ryan? Why isn’t Ryan on this committee? He’s been the Republican point man on budget issues, and has taken a lot of incoming fire from the liberal side.”

Possibly, but it could also be protection.

This is an ABSOLUTELY no win position. The members will be slagged across the political spectrum, and when they finish, the best that will emerge is a camel (and an ugly one at that).

I can't imagine anyone that thinks they have a bigger future ahead of them wanting to be mixed up with this losing proposition,

[goodnesswins]

Ryan asked NOT to be on THIS committee....smart guy!

[Jedidah]

I’m hoping you’re right.

Perhaps Ryan will be the “brains” providing input without drawing fire.

[Churchillspirit]

I agree....why put your best and brightest in the firing line.