Paul Ryan Will Not Run For House Minority Leader
Ryan Won Re-Election
Updated: 10:37 am CST November 10, 2008
JANESVILLE, Wis. -- Re-elected U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan has reaffirmed his decision not to run for House Minority Leader.Some of Ryan's colleagues are vocal in their support for the Wisconsin congressman to take the position, WISC-TV reported.In a statement to the press, Ryan's press secretary Conor Sweeney said, "While there remains vocal support for Congressman Ryan to lead the House Republicans, the constraints the House Minority Leader position would place on his family remain. He is not reconsidering Thursday's decision not to pursue this position."Stay tuned to WISC-TV and Channel 3000 for continuing coverage.
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