Can Rep. Paul Ryan Resurrect the Repulican Party and Bring Dignity to the Speakership?

2015-10-20T20:30:06-04:00

Rep. Paul Ryan is Respected and has a Solid Reputation! Will it be enough to Resurrect the dying GOP?

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Oct 20 at 2015 8:36 PM

2015-10-20T20:36:09-04:00

I really think he could... He appears to be more level headed and factual when it comes to issues of national interest, but we shall see...

Response by CW4 Guy Butler made Oct 20 at 2015 9:03 PM

2015-10-20T21:03:40-04:00

Better question - can he corral and control the Freedom Caucus? We'll know by Friday if they'll accept his conditions.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2015 11:36 PM

2015-10-20T23:36:35-04:00

Your prejudice is showing. "Resurrect" means something is dead. "Bring dignity" implies there is or was an absence of it. Need I remind you of two people: Pelosi and Reid. What derogatory characterizations would you apply to them?

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Oct 21 at 2015 1:44 AM

2015-10-21T01:44:57-04:00

The GOP is deeply divided; it is possible that he will leave a job for which he is uniquely qualified to take one that will lead to his destruction. The Party is changing; the conservatives are a growing force and cannot be shut out any longer as Boehner did to them.

The conservatives simply want a return to regular order in which all members will be able to take part in the process rather than just being given an up or down vote on bills they had no part in writing. And they don't want the leadership to continue to surrender in every dispute with the Dems without a fight.

There are substantial differences between the old line establishment and the up and coming Tea Party conservatives. It will take a good mind and a steady hand to get the sides to work together. Ryan is a good man and he may be able to do it - but he could just as easily be destroyed in the attempt.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 21 at 2015 11:48 AM

2015-10-21T11:48:45-04:00

I won't say the GOP is dying - just that it's evolving. With that said, there are the members who are going further to the right, members who are trying to stay moderate and then the new fold, in which are more of the "Libertarian" base. I wouldn't be surprised to see a split of the GOP in the future, if it continues to evolve as it has over the years.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Dec 8 at 2017 3:58 PM

2017-12-08T15:58:41-05:00

THE GOP are Quislings who sold America to its enemies