Congressional Insider: Paul Ryan May Resign As Speaker!

Paul Ryan

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan has been a thorn in the side of Republicans for months, consistently siding with Democrats and President Obama while leaving his fellow conservatives out to dry.

Ryan has also had a combative relationship with GOP nominee Donald Trump, going back and forth over whether to support the presidential candidate. Well now, Ryan’s hostile relationship with members of his own party may cause the Speaker to step down from his leadership role.

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

Unsurprisingly, top Ryan aides have flatly denied such rumors and insist the Speaker is focused on protecting the Republican majority in the House: “He is running. The Speaker’s only focus until Election Day is defeating Democrats and protecting our majority, and nothing else,” Ryan spokeswoman AshLee Strong said.”

While Ryan has always had a contentious relationship with the House Freedom Caucus, which has been reluctant to support his agenda, rumors are swirling that more establishment Republicans are beginning to distance themselves from the Wisconsin Republican, suggesting that a change in leadership might be needed.

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The Hill notes that one lawmakers argues “if the GOP majority shrinks, Ryan could lose next year’s floor vote to remain 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.”

Given that Ryan has been reluctant to back Trump, if the Republican loses the presidential election to Hillary Clinton by a close margin, Ryan will likely receive some of the blame, and the pressure for him to step down will certainly increase.

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