Paul Ryan retired because his agenda of libertarian economics with free trade, privatizing social security, cutting welfare while pursuing moderate social policies like immigration reform was dead. His district is still republican.
I'm not sure that's really the issue as to why Ryan retired although I have no doubt he was limited in what he could do as House Speaker as far as his original agenda.
I recall Ryan was very much turned off by Trump, his antics and influence on the GOP to the degree where it was all about loyalty and not about governing. He had no future as House Speaker or at all in Congress whether it be his original agenda or anything else. Ryan also did not want the job as House Speaker and was pushed to do that under pressure.
Yep. The Paul Ryan retirement was a *big* harbinger.
Paul Ryan retired because his agenda of libertarian economics with free trade, privatizing social security, cutting welfare while pursuing moderate social policies like immigration reform was dead. His district is still republican.
Yeah. He knew he reached his peak and got out while he could before having to sacrifice his morals in order to stay Speaker.
I'm not sure that's really the issue as to why Ryan retired although I have no doubt he was limited in what he could do as House Speaker as far as his original agenda.
I recall Ryan was very much turned off by Trump, his antics and influence on the GOP to the degree where it was all about loyalty and not about governing. He had no future as House Speaker or at all in Congress whether it be his original agenda or anything else. Ryan also did not want the job as House Speaker and was pushed to do that under pressure.