Ep. 29: How GOP Election Losses Could Imperil House Speaker Ryan
The Big Story
Democrats are poised to pick up House seats. If GOP losses are particularly heavy, then Republicans are likely to blame Speaker Paul Ryan, say CQ Roll Call’s Elections Editor Nathan L. Gonzales and reporter Lindsey McPherson.
Show Notes:
- Ryan, Praised for Inclusiveness, Faces Hurdles Seeking Another Speaker Term
- Ryan Already Voted for Trump
The House Democratic incumbent who faces headwinds from Trump. Great @sfpathe read https://t.co/dRipKRSzTq
— Alex Roarty (@Alex_Roarty) November 1, 2016
I visited Pennsylvania’s 8th District to figure out if pro-Democratic a wave is building. https://t.co/2x73GLQZru
— Alex Roarty (@Alex_Roarty) October 31, 2016
Ryan refutes beef w/ Trump, says he’s backed him all summer, fall. “We need to support our entire Republican ticket” https://t.co/fS9r6oKzoe
— Lindsey McPherson (@lindsemcpherson) November 1, 2016