Paul Ryan Speaker Of The House: Former VP Contender Elected To Third Most Powerful Position In US, Are American People Supportive? [PHOTO, POLL]
Former Vice-Presidential candidate Paul Ryan has officially been elected as the 54th Speaker of the House of Representatives, after receiving 236 votes to secure the title.
Ryan, a representative from Wisconsin who became Mitt Romney's running mate in the 2012 election, won the position after he was nominated by House Republicans Wednesday. He replaces outgoing representative John Boehner, who announced he was retiring last month.
Some have spoken out on social media to express support for the decision to put Ryan in the position, with some believing he would be able to unite the House in a way that many believed Boehner failed to.
Congratulations to @SpeakerRyan for being elected Speaker of the House of Representatives! Wish you and your family all the best!
— Rep. Bob Kulp (@RepKulp) October 29, 2015
Say what you want about @RepPaulRyan, but at least now we don't have a weepy Oompah Loompah as Speaker of the House. — Michael Frisbie (@PastorFrisbie) October 29, 2015
However, larger majority expressed concern over Ryan taking over the job, which makes him second in line to take over as President, should something prevent both the President and Vice-President from continuing to serve in their roles, especially after finding his past record on several issues to be less than favorable.
BREAKING: No surprise here: #GOP just elected Paul Ryan Speaker of the House. Another politician obsessed w controlling women's bodies.
— NARAL (@NARAL) October 29, 2015
This morning, I kept my promise to the people of Arizona's 4th district and voted for Dan Webster as our next Speaker of the House. — Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) October 29, 2015
Paul Ryan who calls black men lazy was chosen to be Speaker of The House. #Republicans must be so proud. — Political Nerd (@Sttbs73) October 29, 2015
NO. This should read "Hoping to Spread More Chaos by this Ayn Randian follower. Gut SS and Medicare is his goal https://t.co/pjcXEVP4Ki — ShirleyAnn Adams (@ShirlsAdams) October 29, 2015
I think Paul Ryan is a smart dude but I can't think of anyone who will support companies over people any more than he has
— Jordan Authority (@trillballins) October 29, 2015
If this Paul Ryan thing starts looking vaguely like a House of Cards situation I'm outta here. — kristin marie (@kristinnnnn) October 29, 2015
#PaulRyan is a sell out. The budget deal is a disgrace. Suspending the debt ceiling is even worse than raising it! — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) October 29, 2015
One Twitter user also spoke out not necessarily against Ryan, but against the process of electing him, which left the decision in the hands of the Representatives, and not the actual American people. However, another user then called out that argument claiming too many Americans would likely vote for someone extraordinarily unqualified for the role.
you do realize 95% of people stopped on a street would have no clue who last 2 speakers were ? https://t.co/j4YMlQ8AFz — Dividend Master (@DividendMaster) October 29, 2015
and i would bet my net worth that average voter would pull lever for a Kardashian vs Paul Ryan https://t.co/j4YMlQ8AFz
— Dividend Master (@DividendMaster) October 29, 2015
Where do you stand on Speaker Ryan? Do you think this was a good call or no? Vote below!