3 reasons why Paul Ryan would be a speaker for the ages

This is why Republicans are clamoring for Ryan to take the job

Paul Ryan considers running for speaker
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After adamant refusals and in view of the chaos reigning in the GOP House caucus, Paul Ryan is finally considering a run for speaker. Since Justin Amash probably won't get it, here are three reasons why Ryan should:

1. He's the only one who can unite the House factions.

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Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry

Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry is a writer and fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. His writing has appeared at Forbes, The Atlantic, First Things, Commentary Magazine, The Daily Beast, The Federalist, Quartz, and other places. He lives in Paris with his beloved wife and daughter.