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Jonathan Swan, Mike Allen 4 hours ago
Paul Ryan said he plans to remain as speaker and not call an early leadership election, but well-wired Republicans tell Jonathan Swan and me that Ryan may be forced out sooner.
What we're hearing: One source close to leadership told us: "Scuttlebutt is that Paul will have to step down from speakership soon. Members wont follow a lame duck, hell have no leverage to cut deals, and the last thing they need in this environment is 6 months of palace intrigue and everyone stabbing everyone else in the back."
A senior GOP House member predicted this about Ryans future: He will be gone by the end of July.
Some big donors, who have given millions to Ryan this cycle, may not want him to stay on as speaker if the entire party is taking on water.
This is not because hell struggle to raise money. Enough donors from the old Romney-Ryan world will write checks to Ryan to try to save the majority.
Its more about certainty and stability. Members need certainty and they dont want to operate until November in a climate where every move from every member of leadership is viewed through the prism of jostling for the speakership.
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