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Podcast: Paul Ryan Departure Leaves GOP Spinning

Political Theater, Episode 14

Why do they call Speaker Paul D. Ryan, R-Wis., a lame duck? (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Why do they call Speaker Paul D. Ryan, R-Wis., a lame duck? (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
By Jason Dick and Kate Ackley
Posted April 11, 2018 at 4:39pm

Speaker Paul D. Ryan‘s announcement that he will not seek re-election once he finishes out his term has set off a scramble on several fronts including who will bring in the boatloads of cash that he raised for the GOP. CQ lobbying reporter Kate Ackley and Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales explain.

   

Paul Ryan Intends to Serve Out Term as Speaker, Hints at Endorsing Potential Successor

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