cavutoryanRep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) on Thursday night set off a fresh round of speculation about his 2012 plans.
Instead of simply giving his usual emphatic denial when asked if he’s considering a presidential bid, Ryan suggested to Fox News’ Neil Cavuto for the first time that he’s contemplating it based on who ends up running.
“You’ve always said ‘no.’ What could change your mind?” Cavuto asked.
“Look. I think, I want to see how this field develops,” Ryan replied. “I think there are going to be other people getting in the race. You know, I was hoping [Indiana Gov.] Mitch Daniels was going to get in the race. He obviously didn’t do that. But there’s so–there’s such a long way to go.”
Ryan quickly sought to clarify his comment.
“But you’re holding out that possibility if the field doesn’t develop to your liking?” Cavuto asked.
“No. I’m not really thinking like that,” Ryan said. “I’m not giving it serious consideration because to do that you really have to get in this thing full throttle. And I really believe Neil where I am right now as the chairman of the House budget committee leading the fight here in congress. I think I can make a big contribution to that debate. I think I can help finish the debt that i helped start. and it hink that’s doing a great service to this country. And that’s where I feel like I can be most effective at this time.”
We reported Tuesday on a the launch of a draft effort to encourage Ryan to get in the race even though the lawmaker has stated he has no plans to run.
So for now, Ryan will continue to disappoint his fans … well, except for Dick Cheney.
(Screenshot of Cavuto and Ryan: Fox News)
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