Rep. Paul Ryan on House speaker's job: Thanks, but no thanks
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WASHINGTON When Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., announced he was withdrawing his candidacy for House speaker Thursday, eyes quickly turned to the next logical candidate, Wisconsin Republican Rep. Paul Ryan, a former GOP vice presidential nominee who has earned respect among the mainstream and conservative wings of the party.
Even McCarthy told National Review on Thursday, I personally want Paul Ryan.
But almost as quickly within the hour Ryans office blasted out a statement saying thanks, but no thanks.
"While I am grateful for the encouragement Ive received, I will not be a candidate, he said.
Since he was the vice presidential nominee in 2012, Ryan has consistently been cited as a possible candidate for higher office, including for president earlier this year. Each time, he has passed, saying he wants to stay put. He reiterated that stance Thursday.
I continue to believe I can best serve the country and this conference as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, Ryan said.