Ryan rejects conservative push to impeach Rosenstein
Source: Politico
The move underscores divisions within his party — and even his own leadership team.
By KYLE CHENEY and RACHAEL BADE 07/26/2018 11:50 AM EDT Updated 07/26/2018 12:07 PM EDT
Speaker Paul Ryan on Thursday firmly rejected an effort by House conservatives to impeach Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, putting him at odds with hard-liners in his party and even some on his own leadership team.
The Wisconsin Republican told reporters the Department of Justice was largely complying with a GOP demand for documents surrounding the FBI’s Russia investigation.
“I don’t think we should be cavalier with this process or this term,” he said of impeachment. “I don’t think this rises to the level of high crimes and misdemeanors.”
That puts him in conflict with the No. 3 Republican, Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who expressed support for the idea in a Fox News interview earlier in the day. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy repeatedly refused to support or oppose impeachment when asked about it by reporters at the Capitol.
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And to make things worse, he plans on getting Ryan's seat when he resigns this year! 
