Such a brave statement from Ryan. What a wimp. How about saying that if elected he would be sworn on but that his future would be determined later, considering the House could expel him. Instead the brave Ryan just throws up his hands and says it’d be Montana’s will, so nothing to get excited about. Ryan could also shut him out if any committee assignments and treat him like the pariah he is. But, No, he is, after all, a Republican and we like our power, morality and decency and civility be damned.
Woooooooooo… Paulie softening his stance…'Comey not a nut job. And Gianforte wrong and should not have happened". Golly gee-------what will he not condone next?
Funny the people of the United States chose Clinton yet the House seated Trump as POTUS.
That said, the answer is yes he will seat him despite the House being within its rights and powers to refuse to do so.
Tells you all you need to know about this asshole’s ethics.
“House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) on Thursday condemned Montana Republican candidate Greg Gianforte’s alleged assault of a reporter, but said he will accept Gianforte into the Republican conference if he wins the election.”
What do you mean “BUT said he will accept Gianforte”? The guy has all the qualifications for GOP office.
but said he will accept Gianforte into the Republican conference if he wins the election.
Because furthering your own twisted agenda is closest thing to a moral compass you have. You and your whole fucking party.
Shorter Ryan: It shouldn’t have happened that way. The reporter survived.
I wonder if whatever goddam witchcraft Ryan uses to get such good press for himself could crack, even after an event like this.
“I know he has his own version…"
Gianforte’s version, at least the press release, specifically accuses Jacobs of assaulting ***Gianforte.***. That’s defamation, isn’t it? I hold out no hope that the Montana cops would press charges for any lies he told them in his official statement, of course, but Jacobs should make this as expensive for Gianforte as he can. Maybe the next rich prick Republican will have some reason to practice basic self-control.
“That’s not our choice.”
Actually, it is. But it’s in the Constitution, so you’re not familiar with it.
[jackass]
Same could be said about Ryan’s pestilent existence.
“I’m going to let the people of Montana decide who they want as their representative. That’s not our choice.”
As long as they don't vote in a boat salesman I suppose things will work out. Pol Pot wouldn't even go near a boat salesman.Really? He’s got an anger management problem and he’s an asshole, but you’ll have no problem accepting him into your caucus and cheering if he wins.
Ryan, you are an asshole.
Eddie Munster says what?
So basically. If it helps me starve Granny, it’s all good.
and welcome to the Party…
Why did no reporter ask, "Speaker Ryan, will commit to taking immediate disciplinary action against Gianforte if he is sworn in as a member of the House of Representatives and, if not, why?
That’s not so hard is it?
Shorter Ryan. “It’s OK if you are a Republican.”
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been told, or read somewhere that some conservatives will swear that liberals are more prone to violence - but with this story, conservatives are swearing that the “liberal” reporter had it coming, and Gianforte was justified because the reporter was asking questions. I’m envious of how conservatives always seem to get away with their double-talk - talking 'Merican, or talking Russian, or just talking bullshit.
Paul Ryan, you do something about Donald Trump.
HE IS A A
Violent criminals: OK in high office as long as they’re white and rich.