Paul Ryan is reportedly now open to becoming House speaker

Republican Rep. Paul Ryan
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After numerous announcements that he just was not interested in running for speaker of the House, Paul Ryan is finally coming around to the idea and, as CBS News reports, is now open to launching a bid. However, there's one big thing standing between the congressman and the bid: the House Freedom Caucus.

Ryan's confidants tell CBS News he will not horse trade with the House Freedom Caucus, a group of 40 or so deeply conservative members who have been demanding changes to House rules and other very specific promises from candidates for speaker in exchange for their support. Ryan's confidants say he is not going to negotiate for a job he never sought, and that he has a record of conservative leadership that should be clear to every member of the GOP conference. [CBS News]

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