House Republicans Gather To Figure Out Speaker Debacle

 
By Leigh Ann Caldwell

House Republicans gathered for a party meeting Friday morning to discuss who will fill the role of speaker and Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin appears to be the consensus candidate but he hasn't decided that he wants the job.

Less than 24 hours after leading contender Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California abruptly withdrew his name from the election as tea party-aligned members are demanding one of their own, members are scrambling to determine a path forward. 

 Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin is being pressured by leadership to run, but he has consistently said that he's not interested in the job - a position that could change if persuasion continues, of course.  

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Source: NBC News