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January 13, 2015

Romney Takes Steps Toward 2016 Presidential Bid; Ryan Drops Out 
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Wisconsin Republican Rep. Paul Ryan has announced he will not run for
president in 2016. The former vice-presidential candidate, known for
promoting deep cuts in public spending, says he wants to pay "undivided
attention" to his new post as chair of the House Ways and Means
Committee. Ryan's former running mate, 2012 Republican presidential
candidate Mitt Romney, has signaled he may run again and has reportedly
begun contacting backers in key states.

 

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