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Paul Ryan’s announcement

artappraiser — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 19:17:01 +0000

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Paul Ryan’s announcement Wednesday that he’s retiring has crystalized the perception that the House GOP is in for a drubbing. “It’s over,” one GOP operative said. https://t.co/T6IYmBQ1Rz
— Roll Call (@rollcall) April 14, 2018

A top Ryan aide texted me

artappraiser — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 20:58:18 +0000

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A top Ryan aide texted me this morning: “It’s going to be a civil war. No one knows how bad this will get. Kevin [McCarthy] is such a fucking moron he’s going to get rolled by Pelosi every day. FML.” Another Ryan insider echoed the “civil war” sentiment, and noted that Ryan’s decision will set off still another wave of Republican retirements.

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Donald Trump Takes Out Paul Ryan, and ‘It’s Going to Be a Civil War’/Everything Trump touches dies, and the speaker’s legacy is no exception.

By RICK WILSON @ DailyBeast.com, 04.11.18 7:06 PM ET

Over at the Senate, Hill

artappraiser — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 15:44:16 +0000

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Over at the Senate, Hill reporter Niv Ellis is tweeting about one of their lame ducks:

Corker: “None of us have covered ourselves in glory. This congress and this administration will likely go down as one of the most fiscally irresponsible administrations and congresses.”
— Niv Elis (@NivElis) April 11, 2018

Corker on price of tax cut according to CBO: “If it ends up costing what you said here, it could well be one of the worst votes I ever cast.”
— Niv Elis (@NivElis) April 11, 2018

quitting the House is

artappraiser — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 15:16:39 +0000

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quitting the House is popular this morning!

GOP Rep. Ross won't seek reelection

@ TheHill.com - 04/11/18 10:17 AM EDT

Republican Rep. Dennis Ross (Fla.) is retiring from Congress at the end of the year.

Ross made the announcement that he will not seek reelection on Wednesday morning, shortly after Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) shared his decision not to run again in the fall [....]