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US House Speaker Paul Ryan 'to stand down'
BBC News ^
| 11 April 2018
Posted on 04/11/2018 6:22:12 AM PDT by Olog-hai
US House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan will not run for re-election this year, US media report.
Congress’ most powerful lawmaker has told friends he will not stand for another term in his Wisconsin district this autumn, reports Axios.
His exit would be a blow to the Republican party ahead of November’s mid-term elections. […]
According to Axios, Mr Ryan has found his job frustrating, partly because of President Donald Trump. …
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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Wisconsin
KEYWORDS: aliens; amnestypimps; cheaplaborexpress; gopestablishment; paulryan; ryan; ryno; wellbye
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posted on
04/11/2018 6:22:12 AM PDT
by
Olog-hai
To: Olog-hai
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posted on
04/11/2018 6:23:14 AM PDT
by
SaveFerris
(Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
To: Olog-hai
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posted on
04/11/2018 6:23:34 AM PDT
by
Souled_Out
(Our hope is in the power of God working through the hearts of people.)
To: Olog-hai
That’s sad,. Ryan is so strong and powerful....he has done a tremendous job...for the democrats.
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posted on
04/11/2018 6:24:12 AM PDT
by
shelterguy
(Bigdeal)
To: Olog-hai
A NeverTrumper steps down.
Excellent news.
To: Olog-hai
Ryan wants to go back to the Obama days. Good riddance. Hopefully McConnell does the same.
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posted on
04/11/2018 6:24:36 AM PDT
by
OrioleFan
(Republicans believe every day is July 4th, Democrats believe every day is April 15th.)
To: Olog-hai
President Trump is exposing the RINO’s for what they are.
To: Olog-hai
His exit would be a blow to the Republican party ahead of November’s mid-term elections...
According to Axios, Mr Ryan has found his job frustrating, partly because of President Donald Trump.
Bwa Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha
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posted on
04/11/2018 6:27:09 AM PDT
by
onona
(Bull - my rights are sacrosanct.)
To: shelterguy
"....he has done a tremendous job...for the democrats."
And not seeking election is his contribution to the Uniparty's efforts to give the House of Reps over to the left. And I'm sure he and the other RINO quitters in the House will be richly rewarded for their cooperation.
Thirty pieces of silver each, perhaps?
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posted on
04/11/2018 6:27:12 AM PDT
by
LIConFem
(I will no longer accept the things I cannot change. it's time to change the things I cannot accept.)
To: Olog-hai
Conspiracy speculation, for sure. Ryan has to be bought off or have some scandal that's being kept hidden. He's served his purpose, doing everything he can to undermine President Trump. So his handlers have told him it's time to go. There's probably a dem in the wings that will be one more seat to end the Republican majority.
Thanks, Paul Ryan. You're a member of the triumvirate of traitors most responsible for backstabbing us....John Roberts, John McCain, Paul Ryan
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posted on
04/11/2018 6:27:55 AM PDT
by
grania
(President Trump, stop believing the Masters of War!)
To: Olog-hai
I actually heard someone on Fox say that Ryan wanted to spend more time with his family.
No one willingly walks away from that level of power. Something has been uncovered he wants to keep quiet.
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posted on
04/11/2018 6:28:16 AM PDT
by
odawg
To: OrioleFan
"Ryan wants to go back to the Obama days. Good riddance. Hopefully McConnell does the same."Sadly he will get on the swampian K-Street/C-of-C gravy train and so would Mitch just like Eric Cantor did and get a pay increase.
It is time for serious legislation about staying in DC and selling your soul and your families to lobbyist. I have been on a screed about this since 10/2010, it is maddening....
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posted on
04/11/2018 6:28:17 AM PDT
by
taildragger
("Do you hear the people Singing? Singing the Song of Angry Men!")
To: Souled_Out
I'm tempted to withhold my glee until we find out who will replace him.
But then I think - Could they be any worse?
And then I agree - Great news!
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posted on
04/11/2018 6:29:23 AM PDT
by
grobdriver
(BUILD KATE'S WALL!)
To: WisconsinRep
Well, he had to back off on that to get Trump’s support when his seat was threatened by Paul Nehlen. Once secure, he had no problem undermining the guy who helped him.
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posted on
04/11/2018 6:29:25 AM PDT
by
Olog-hai
("No Republican, no matter how liberal, is going to woo a Democratic vote." -- Ronald Reagan, 1960)
To: Olog-hai
The House is so good with Ryan, just think of how good it would be without him!
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posted on
04/11/2018 6:31:14 AM PDT
by
Mr Ramsbotham
(Laws against sodomy are honored in the breech.)
To: Olog-hai
Another DC swamp creature crumbles. Good riddance Ryan, you POS
To: odawg
No one willingly walks away from that level of power. Something has been uncovered he wants to keep quiet.
There is nothing quiet about it. Ryan does not want to fight for MAGA. He’s a K Street progressive corportist all the way.
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posted on
04/11/2018 6:31:20 AM PDT
by
lodi90
To: onona
To: grania
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posted on
04/11/2018 6:32:41 AM PDT
by
JayGalt
(Let Trump Be Trump)
To: Olog-hai
Isn’t that the guy that, all of a sudden, started saying “repeal and replace” instead of just “repeal”?
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posted on
04/11/2018 6:32:52 AM PDT
by
fruser1
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