RUMOR: Paul Ryan on his way OUT!

Republicans are telling the Hill that they expect Paul Ryan will step down instead of seek another term as the Speaker of the House:

Chatter is growing louder on Capitol Hill that Paul Ryan’s days as Speaker are numbered.

Four House Republicans, including a senior lawmaker close to leadership, told The Hill they expect Ryan to step down after Tuesday’s election, arguing that he faces a daunting path to the 218 votes he needs to win a full two-year term leading the House GOP.

His aide says denies the rumors, but it’s hard to believe so many politicians would just make it up, especially since it’s no secret that Ryan didn’t want the job, and it’s basically becoming ungovernable:

“Speculation is growing that Paul will not return,” said one senior GOP lawmaker close to leadership.

The lawmaker noted that if the GOP majority in the House narrows from its 30-seat majority, Ryan could lose a floor vote to be Speaker with a relatively small number of GOP defections.

“Why would he put himself in a situation where as few as 10 dissident members or one ill-timed quote from Trump could put his future in jeopardy?

The outcome of the presidential race is a major factor for Ryan.

I don’t blame him. The Trump train has absolutely radicalized the base into a horde of irrational morons frothing-at-the-mouth, who don’t give a damn about actually pushing forth conservative policies, and having to bridge the gap between the leadership and these people sounds like the worst job I can think of.


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