Is Ryan Going to Resign?

[jocko699]

As Speaker of the House.

https://www.rgj.com/story/news/polit...ays/460544002/

[elysiantraveller]

Originally Posted by jocko699

As Speaker of the House.

https://www.rgj.com/story/news/polit...ays/460544002/

He never wanted the job and only took if the Freedom Caucus, who he is probably most aligned with, would tow the party line.

They aren't now and he is stuck in a bad spot.

[Tom]

Best he resign not only the post, but his seat as well.

[Clocker]

Originally Posted by elysiantraveller

only took if the Freedom Caucus, who he is probably most aligned with

Not lately. He and large numbers of "Republicans" keep moving left and don't understand why the Freedom Caucus doesn't move in step with them.

[elysiantraveller]

Originally Posted by Clocker

Not lately. He and large numbers of "Republicans" keep moving left and don't understand why the Freedom Caucus doesn't move in step with them.

That was my point albeit worded poorly.

He's tasked with keeping the party together in his current role. Politically, as in prior to his speaker role, he was much more aligned with the Freedom Caucus than a lot of GOP high profilers. I honestly think it's a major reason why he was called up.

[chadk66]

if we are lucky yes

[FantasticDan]

There goes Paul, running for the hills..

https://www.vox.com/2018/4/11/172240...epublican-2018

[PaceAdvantage]

Oh my!

[JustRalph]

About time the POS got out

McConnell hopefully up next

[reckless]

Originally Posted by elysiantraveller

That was my point albeit worded poorly.

He's tasked with keeping the party together in his current role. Politically, as in prior to his speaker role, he was much more aligned with the Freedom Caucus than a lot of GOP high profilers. I honestly think it's a major reason why he was called up.

Paul Ryan is not aligned with the Freedom Caucus as the above poster --again-- incorrectly wrote.

Paul Ryan is the poster child of the GOP elites bought and owned by the immoral and corrupt cabal of Fortune 500 internationalists, Wall Street and the local US Chambers of Commerce.

He's one of those 'free' traders that believe hundreds of billions of dollar trade deficits annually to China and other foreign countries is 'good' for America's prosperity. But yet today, Ryan said he was 'proud' of his fight for entitlement reform -- meaning cutting Social Security and Medicare benefits to poor people.

Yes, most of the Freedom Caucus members voted for him to replace John Boehner, but it was more a sign of GOP unity than for any love and respect.

Paul Ryan has been a regular and vocal critic of the Freedom Caucus in case people haven't noticed -- but I guess there are people on here that didn't notice.

Finally, despite the nice words said of Ryan by President Trump, Ryan is all-in in trying to destroy the Trump agenda and lose the GOP majority.

[Tom]

Swamp down another inch.

Buh bye you POS....don't let the door hit your arse on your way out, Dickhead.

[elysiantraveller]

You guys are great...

Who is going to replace him as leader?

[PaceAdvantage]

Who cares.

[davew]

Originally Posted by Tom

Best he resign not only the post, but his seat as well.

Is not running for re-election. Decided he wanted to spend more time with his kids growing up, rather than be an every other weekend parent.

I know the Pelosi, Schumer, McConnell all are living well because of their devotion to the budget bill and perks related to their families. I am not sure he has made enough from corruption yet to completely retire.

[FantasticDan]

Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage

Who cares.

You forgot so what and big deal.