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GOP Reps. speculate Speaker Paul Ryan may step down

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GOP Reps. speculate Speaker Paul Ryan may step down: report

House Speaker Paul Ryan might see an end to his duties in the near future, the Hill reports, citing that his path to the 218 votes he needs looks to be an uphill battle.
According to four top House Republicans who spoke with the outlet, Ryan is expected to step down from his leadership position following next Tuesday’s presidential election.

... One lawmaker told the Hill, “Those who talk to Paul say he is all in to stay Speaker. But if you talk to members from the South, many will struggle to vote for him — even though they like him — because their constituents are furious [over his previous attitude toward Donald Trump].”
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this surprises me
i have anticipated ryan to be the GOP presidential candidate in 2020
 
Casper said:
And he may well be for the GOP, that is after they purge to Trump crowd.
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They had better be careful of the 10's of millions of registered Republicans supporting Trump, as these supporters might purge the GOP of them.
 
justabubba said:
this surprises me
i have anticipated ryan to be the GOP presidential candidate in 2020
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Actually this seems to be a sign that he thinks Hillary will win. As speaker under a Hillary presidency he will most likely continue just like he has under Obama which will make him look weak. If he steps down, he can give lip service and holler about without getting nailed for working with Hillary and the Dems.
 
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