The '2-by-4' that hit Paul Ryan before his decision not to run again
12 Apr 2018
CNN
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The headwinds facing the Republican Party that have led most on Capitol Hill -- Republicans included -- to consider a future in the House minority the only likely end game? He's aware of them, but says that's not the reason he decided not to run a