GOP Rep. Paul Ryan Rules Out 2012 Run for President – 8/22/11

Remove GOP Rep. Paul Ryan from speculation about entering the 2012 GOP Presidential Nomination race.

For the last week, rumors have persisted that Ryan was giving strong consideration to entering the race. Today, Ryan issued a statement saying definitively he will not run for President:

CBS NEWS: Republican Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin said Monday that despite calls from some quarters to enter the presidential race, he won’t be seeking the Republican presidential nomination in 2012.

“While humbled by the encouragement, I have not changed my mind, and therefore I am not seeking our party’s nomination for President,” Ryan said in a statement. “I remain hopeful that our party will nominate a candidate committed to a pro-growth agenda of reform that restores the promise and prosperity of our exceptional nation. I remain grateful to those I serve in Southern Wisconsin for the unique opportunity to advance this effort in Congress.” . . . . Read More