r, Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan to be specific, could be poised to accept the Republican Party's nomination to run for president. Ryan, vetted as a vice-presidential candidate for the GOP in 2012, is well-respected inside and outside of the Beltway. When the party desperately needed someone to take over as Speaker of the House, they turned to Ryan, who was acceptable to establishment and Tea Party Republicans. The mainstream media has always liked the good-looking, hard-working conservative policy wonk.
At age 45 and with young children, Ryan would probably prefer to make a run for president later down the line. But with the GOP stumbling to find a viable, electable candidate, he might feel his destiny is to rescue his party and his country and take the plunge early. As an added incentive, his family would be able to live with him at the White House.
As a progressive, I'm not advocating for Ryan, and the Republican Party isn't asking for my advice. But I think Democrats should be prepared for such an eventuality. Ryan would be a formidable candidate and would have a far better chance of being elected president than anyone we'll see on the Republican debate stage.
Paul Ryan for President. Yes, it really could happen.
