Freedom Caucus would 'look favorably' on Paul Ryan as speaker

The House Freedom Caucus would "look favorably" on Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) as House speaker, chairman Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said on Fox News Sunday.

The conservative caucus has endorsed a longshot candidate, Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Fla.), but would also approve of Ryan.

"This is not just about who the next speaker is, it's about what's going to change the business-as-usual attitude," Jordan said. "That's what we're focused on."

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After Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) unexpectedly dropped out of the race Thursday, legislators have been pressuring Ryan to consider throwing his name in. Ryan has repeatedly said he won't, but his colleagues said he's considering reversing his decision.