Ryans exit scrambles Wisconsin House race
Speaker Paul Ryans (R-Wis.) impending retirement has set off a mad scramble in his Republican-leaning district, which suddenly looks more attainable for Democrats.
Ryans retirement breathes new life into the contested Democratic primary, where ironworker Randy Bryce is seen as the favorite thanks to impressive fundraising hauls and solid name recognition with the partys progressive grass roots.
Ryans exit also immediately creates an opening for Republicans looking to succeed him, since the only candidate currently in the GOP primary is a vocal white nationalist.
Ryan, who has represented Wisconsins 1st District for nearly 20 years, has rarely faced a challenge. But now he had been headed toward a historically difficult reelection fight, facing both an uncharacteristically strong Democratic field and a political mood thats expected to favor Democrats.
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