"After giving it a lot of thought, I've decided not to run for president," Ryan said in a statement. "Our work at the House Ways and Means Committee over the next few years will be crucial to moving America forward, and my job as chairman deserves undivided attention."
Ryan's announcement comes as his former running mate, Mitt Romney, is reaching out to former staff and supporters in key states, signaling interest in a third run for president.
"After giving it a lot of thought, I've decided not to run for president," Ryan said in a statement. "Our work at the House Ways and Means Committee over the next few years will be crucial to moving America forward, and my job as chairman deserves undivided attention."
Ryan's announcement comes as his former running mate, Mitt Romney, is reaching out to former staff and supporters in key states, signaling interest in a third run for president.
I just hope that when the dust settles we have real qualified individuals running. I do not want another case where Americans need to select from qualified vs politically correct. It will get interesting.