Disconcertingly for the GOP, Trump's unpopularity and early Democratic momentum leave it unclear whether Ryan's replacement will be speaker or minority leader. 2 House leader and was one of the earliest and steadiest backers of Trump's presidential campaign. McCarthy abruptly left that contest days later after failing to line up enough votes, and Ryan accepted the post. Scalise, 52, the House GOP vote counter and No. That's important in a House GOP conference that could grow more conservative after November, when many Republicans who are retiring or face likely defeat are moderates.

Source: Libya Today April 12, 2018 14:48 UTC