Yes, Paul Ryan Is Running for President

Jonathan Chait: “If Paul Ryan does not want the Republican nomination, he will make what we call a ‘Shermanesque statement.’ Despite numerous opportunities, he has failed to do so. The most plausible explanation for this is that Ryan does, in fact, covet the nomination.”

“Sometimes politicians have reasons to stoke presidential speculation without having an intention to run. Maybe they’re gauging potential interest, or maybe they’re looking to attract media attention to elevate their profile. Ryan has no such motivation. If he wanted to rule out getting the nomination at the convention, he could simply state he wouldn’t accept it. He hasn’t.”