Ryan, Pelosi Grip on Power in Play in November Elections
- Ryan retirement rumors persist as some Democrats oppose Pelosi
- GOP’s No. 2 and 3 leaders in House seek to advance profiles
Paul Ryan's Departure Is an 'Expected Shock,' Says UVA's Larry Sabato
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The hold House Speaker Paul Ryan and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi have on their party leadership roles could be the biggest casualties of a November election that may upend control of the chamber and remake the power structure in Washington.
Neither Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican, nor Pelosi, a California Democrat, is at immediate risk of losing re-election at home or signaled they’re ready to give up their positions in the Capitol.