Do you think Trump will ask Paul Ryan to step aside as chairman at this summer's Republican convention? Should He?

2016-05-12T08:51:12-04:00

Paul Ryan, who has expressed reluctance in backing Donald Trump for president, has offered to step aside as chairman at this summer's Republican convention if Trump asks him to. Do you think Trump will do so? Should he?

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2016 9:12 AM

2016-05-12T09:12:31-04:00

I do not believe Trump will request Ryan to step aside. This would continue to shatter the Republican party in that the top ranked Republican in today's government would be scooted out.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made May 12 at 2016 9:15 AM

2016-05-12T09:15:13-04:00

IMO Trump will not ask Ryan to step aside for the convention. He needs as many people on his side as he can get and asking Ryan to not be there would not be in his best interest.

Response by PO2 Mark Saffell made May 12 at 2016 9:24 AM

2016-05-12T09:24:51-04:00

I think he would be a good choice but I don't think he will be asked.

Response by SGT William Howell made May 12 at 2016 10:18 AM

2016-05-12T10:18:29-04:00

Paul Ryan is one of the few people left on the Hill that is not a total dirt bag. If Trump does it will be a shame. I am sure it will not hurt Ryan's ego one bit. He didn't want the position in the 1st place.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made May 12 at 2016 10:18 AM

2016-05-12T10:18:38-04:00

No and no.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made May 12 at 2016 10:42 AM

2016-05-12T10:42:48-04:00

I think Mr. Ryan and the rest of our honorable house and senate members are missing the point. The people have voted for Trump, the people are the party, and the Reps are supposed to represent the people who they were elected to serve.

Not supporting the candidate selected by the people just reinforces the perception that led Trump to be the last man standing; that the establishment isn't representing the peoples interest but their own. They don't like him because they can't control his actions, he's already rich, successful and independent.

I liked Carson,(no better example of merit based success) then when he dropped, Cruz ( an ok guy all around, intelligent and well spoken), but neither could hold the support of the people.

So now I'm a Trump guy because it's either him or the two Socialists ; one open and honest and I'd sit and visit with any day, even though I don't like his political views, and one who is one in all manner except open and honest and I'd stay as far away from as possible for fear someone would associate me with her.

So I hope they get their act together, quit the drama and unite the party by backing the peoples choice.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made May 12 at 2016 11:56 AM

2016-05-12T11:56:37-04:00

Seems like a mute question to me. If the GOP is following Ryan, it's no longer the GOP

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made May 12 at 2016 12:13 PM

2016-05-12T12:13:30-04:00

I personally would like to see what comes out of today's Meeting! But if he does that it will be a bad look for him!

Response by SSG Warren Swan made May 12 at 2016 12:22 PM

2016-05-12T12:22:20-04:00

If you try to use logic, tradition, and predictability with Trump, you will loose. He marches to his own drum GOP be damned. Trump is for Trump. If you like him great. If you don't he'll destroy you on twitter and mainstream media. Note how many current politicians would not mention him in a bad light when directly asked of their opinions of him or his chances of becoming the GOP nominee?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2016 1:07 PM

2016-05-12T13:07:51-04:00

I honestly think that the GOP has gotten what it deserves in Trump. All of his outlandish rhetoric (borderline hate-speech) is what the GOP base has been whispering for years.

The days of the GOP as the party of fiscal conservatives is over. RIP.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made May 12 at 2016 5:08 PM

2016-05-12T17:08:39-04:00

SP5 Mark Kuzinski I think it is all political still at this point. Each one is puffing up their chest, but Ryan had better get on board or he'll cause more divide in the GOP. Just my opinion! I think Ryan will be at the GOP Convention supporting Trump. I don't think Trump will ask him not to attend - they need to mend that fence and move forward!

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made May 12 at 2016 5:35 PM

2016-05-12T17:35:24-04:00

Probably not. That would make the split permanent and hand the election to Hillary.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2016 5:44 PM

2016-05-12T17:44:44-04:00

Paul Ryan should announce his bid as an Independent. The votes will be split enough that no candidate will have a majority of electoral votes. There would be a deadlock.

In the case of an Electoral College deadlock or if no candidate receives the majority of votes, a “contingent election” is held. The election of the President goes to the House of Representatives. Each state delegation casts one vote for one of the top three contenders to determine a winner.

With the current make-up on the House of Representatives, I think it would be a good bet that Ryan, as one of the top three contenders, would sneak in as the next President

Response by LTC Stephen F. made May 12 at 2016 8:55 PM

2016-05-12T20:55:45-04:00

I don't think Donald Trump should ask the third ranking elected officer of the US government SP5 Mark Kuzinski. The Speaker of the House of Representatives in just behind the VPOTUS of the USA if the POTUS and VPOTUS are eliminated for any reason.
Having the Speaker of the House of Representatives of your own party chair the conventions makes much more sense especially since if hasn't happened very often this century.