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What the GOP Presidential Candidates are Saying About Paul Ryan
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/what-gop-presidential-candidates-are-saying-about-paul-ryan-n443031As Republicans in Congress clamor for Rep. Paul Ryan to run for speaker of the House, the GOP presidential field has so far displayed only tepid support....
Donald Trump
On CBS's Face the Nation Sunday, Trump recognized Ryan's appeal to the party, saying Ryan is someone "that could get good support." However, Trump acknowledged Ryan's disinterest in the job. In response to the possibility of Ryan assuming the speaker position, Trump said he would be "OK" with that....
Ben Carson
Trump's fellow outsider Dr. Ben Carson also appeared on Face the Nation. Carson did not give Ryan a ringing endorsement, although he did say he likes Ryan as a person. Carson advises House Republicans not to rush into the decision....
Chris Christie
For Christie, it's less about who it is and more about results. Christie echoed the sentiments of many Americans in his dissatisfaction with the House. According to a recent Pew Research Center poll, only 28% of Americans are satisfied with Boehner's current performance as Speaker.
Donald Trump
On CBS's Face the Nation Sunday, Trump recognized Ryan's appeal to the party, saying Ryan is someone "that could get good support." However, Trump acknowledged Ryan's disinterest in the job. In response to the possibility of Ryan assuming the speaker position, Trump said he would be "OK" with that....
Ben Carson
Trump's fellow outsider Dr. Ben Carson also appeared on Face the Nation. Carson did not give Ryan a ringing endorsement, although he did say he likes Ryan as a person. Carson advises House Republicans not to rush into the decision....
Chris Christie
For Christie, it's less about who it is and more about results. Christie echoed the sentiments of many Americans in his dissatisfaction with the House. According to a recent Pew Research Center poll, only 28% of Americans are satisfied with Boehner's current performance as Speaker.
There's that 28% figure again.
