https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/11/19/paul-ryan-fiscal-cliff-deal-broker-or-breaker/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 10:36:25 -0400<![CDATA[With his new muscle and increased respect from his colleagues, Mr. Ryan could conceivably scuttle any deal if he loudly opposes a solution that the speaker and the top Republican leaders embrace. But his conservative base might rebel against him if he were to endorse any deal seen as awarding too much to Mr. Obama and the Democrats, particularly on tax rates. Some Republicans think the pitfalls are dangerous enough that Mr. Ryan might consider leaving Congress altogether to work on his policy agenda without the inherent headaches of the Hill.]]>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:35:24 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/11/19/paul-ryan-fiscal-cliff-deal-broker-or-breaker-n97619