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Paul Ryan says 'I will not be a candidate' after Kevin McCarthy pulls out of Speaker race
Madison.com ^ | 10/08/2015 | Bill Novak

Posted on 10/08/2015 11:36:04 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

Powerful Republican Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Janesville) stood firm on Thursday in his desire not to become the next Speaker of the House.

Ryan, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued a statement after House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy shocked the GOP when he abruptly ended his candidacy to replace Speaker John Boehner.

"While I am grateful for the encouragement I've received, I will not be a candidate," Ryan said. "I continue to believe I can best serve the country and this (Republican) conference as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee."

CNN reported McCarthy was with his wife and children at the closed-door meeting of Republicans selecting the nominee, when he announced his decision.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Front Page News; Government; US: California; US: Ohio; US: Utah; US: Wisconsin
KEYWORDS: 114th; 2016election; california; congress; denial; election2016; jasonchaffetz; johnboehner; kevinmccarthy; ohio; paulryan; speaker; speakerboehner; speakerjohnboehner; utah; wisconsin
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To: SeekAndFind

Good.

How about a real conservative for a change?


21 posted on 10/08/2015 12:04:13 PM PDT by Uncle Miltie (We must first defeat RINOs before we can even encounter a Democrat to fight)
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To: Uncle Miltie

It now comes to political mano a mano:

Jason Chafetz vs Daniel Webster.

I choose the latter.


22 posted on 10/08/2015 12:05:16 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: ElkGroveDan

The Second Edition is named:

“Young Scalps”

“New Generation of Emasculated RINOs”


23 posted on 10/08/2015 12:05:21 PM PDT by Uncle Miltie (We must first defeat RINOs before we can even encounter a Democrat to fight)
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To: Safetgiver; ml

RE: Senators are not members of the House. ....So what?

If so, would a real fighter like Ted Cruz going from Senator to Speaker be a demotion?


24 posted on 10/08/2015 12:06:13 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: Dr. Sivana

RE: If Cruz were selected, it would detract from his ability to run for President AND be an effective Senator. That’s three full time jobs.

Would Cruz as speaker be a promotion or demotion?


25 posted on 10/08/2015 12:06:57 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind
Would Cruz as speaker be a promotion or demotion?

It depends on the likelihood of something really bad happening to Obama and Biden at the same time.
26 posted on 10/08/2015 12:12:36 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana (There is no salvation in politics)
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To: SeekAndFind

Any chance this could have been a setup job between McCarthy and Beaner?


27 posted on 10/08/2015 12:12:55 PM PDT by redhead (NO GROUND TO THE DEVIL! Remember BENGHAZI!! Use Weaponized Pr ayer)
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To: AEMILIUS PAULUS
Here's the clue:

...McCarthy was with his wife and children at the closed-door meeting of Republicans...

28 posted on 10/08/2015 12:13:02 PM PDT by bkopto
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To: donna

They’re not looking for an honorable man. They’re looking for a pious fraud.


29 posted on 10/08/2015 12:18:28 PM PDT by huckfillary
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To: bkopto

Probably everybody weeping and wailing, tearing their clothes and beating their breast. All the aforementioned to raise enough sympathy to avoid resigning from his current position(which McCarthy has refused to do.) One cannot get rid of the degenerate, vice ridden wretches. It used to be the politicians had enough sense of decency to resign. Today they brazen it out.


30 posted on 10/08/2015 12:21:09 PM PDT by AEMILIUS PAULUS
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To: AEMILIUS PAULUS

By the way my post assumes the rumors are true, I acknowledge that.


31 posted on 10/08/2015 12:22:03 PM PDT by AEMILIUS PAULUS
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To: SeekAndFind

Probably.


32 posted on 10/08/2015 12:23:32 PM PDT by Safetgiver ( Islam makes barbarism look genteel.)
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To: AEMILIUS PAULUS

Yup. These guys are shameless, selfish, power-hungry criminals. They are also a dime a dozen. How I wish they’d have more honor like disgraced Japanese politicians: they commit harakiri.


33 posted on 10/08/2015 12:24:53 PM PDT by bkopto
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To: Ann Archy

Paul doesn’t want a bullseye painted on his back.


34 posted on 10/08/2015 12:24:54 PM PDT by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: catnipman

How about Mia Love? Let’s see how those race pimps handle that one. If a freshman senator without a resume can become president, why can’t a freshman congresswoman with a resume be elected speaker? Hmmm?


35 posted on 10/08/2015 12:29:12 PM PDT by huckfillary
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To: bkopto

Holding office is a way for the defective to become wealthy. Where else can one have a position paying say $120,000/year and be a millionaire in three to four years and have a pension paying more than one was paid while working.


36 posted on 10/08/2015 12:35:10 PM PDT by AEMILIUS PAULUS
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To: JohnBovenmyer
I wonder, for entertainment value if nothing else, if the GOPe were to offer Trump the Speakership in trade for leaving the Presidential race, would he take the deal.

When did Trump get elected to the House of Reps?

37 posted on 10/08/2015 12:37:44 PM PDT by Straight Vermonter (Liberals support high taxes on alcohol, tobacco and wealth. And all for the same reason.)
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To: Safetgiver

John John Boener is now saying he may not leave....


38 posted on 10/08/2015 12:40:41 PM PDT by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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To: SeekAndFind

My guess is Jeb’s buddy....Webster


39 posted on 10/08/2015 12:41:12 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: MeshugeMikey

Seriously?


40 posted on 10/08/2015 12:41:56 PM PDT by uncitizen (Trump: Saying what we are all thinking)
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