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. …
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...
IF it’s true then the little turd ought to announce it now
Somehow I can’t see Pauline giving up power willingly
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.
Great point. POTUS plays ball and endorses these bums. Then all he gets is FU’s in return. These people are scum. I hope POTUS goes back to “Drain the Sewer.” It’s much more appropriate than Drain the Swamp.
Ryan will run for President in 2020.
“Thanks, Paul Ryan. You’re a member of the triumvirate of traitors most responsible for backstabbing us....John Roberts, John McCain, Paul Ryan “
I’ll give him his props though...he didn’t let any gun control go through.
With Hillary as his VP pick?
TODAY?! That would be even better move for such fantastic news. Will McConnell also do so? It would be nice to have Republicans and Trump get new leadership in both houses for a couple months. If they can’t pass his agenda, it’ll be Dems in charge after November.
Fixed it. Now if the Turtle steps down, we can MAGA.
I’ll give him his props though...he didn’t let any gun control go through.
Because a lot of Democrats don’t want it either.
Bingo.
A negotiated exit.
Can we start the celebration now?
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I might go and suggest that he’s got some backer who wants him to primary Trump in 2019. I could see Ryan having some appeal in two or three states, but it’s marginal affect across the nation itself.
It won’t matter who replaces him as there has never been a speaker who is well liked. Hatred goes with the office. Name one speaker in recent memory who was well liked. Now we have to worry about keeping the majority. Anyone as speaker is better than Pelosi.
Hardly
Hey Big Spender, see ya....
“...His exit would be a blow to the Republican party ...”
Horseshit!
Just heard a conservative commentator (KVI in Seattle) say the reason is that probably If the GOP Keeps control of the house it will only be by a few votes and Ryan just doesn’t want to be the one dealing with this.
He’s never been able to govern from the Speaker’s position. Why qualify. He’s never been able to govern! The GOPe he became, or may have always been, after running with Mittens, ruined him!
Bump that 1,000X!!
“His exit would be a blow to the Republican party ahead of November’s mid-term elections”
Bwahahahahaha
Leak to fake news media. They media have falsely reported Ryan was resigning before.
Wait for an official announcement.
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