What did Paul Ryan actually say?

[takoma]

On WAMU this morning, Steve Inskeep, the host of Morning Edition, said that Ryan had recommended that only Trump, Cruz, and Kasich should be considered for the nomination. I just went back and listened again, and it still sounds to me as though he wants to allow all who have run, presumably including Jeb, Carly, Ben, Rand, Lindsey, etc. What did it sound like to the rest of you? And, more concretely, how do you think the rule on this should be written (assuming they reconsider the old 8 state limitation invented to block Ron Paul in 2012)?

[Anonymous]

You are correct. He stated that anyone who threw their hat in the ring should be eligible, which would include all 17 candidates this year.

I wouldn’t have an issue with this rule.

Frankly, I just want this election cycle to be over.