Will Ryan Cut a Deal?

Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) “faces a crucial moment in his political career as the formal House-Senate budget conference gets underway,” The Hill reports.

“Those who want to see a deal — a group that includes deficit hawks, appropriators, defense and farm lobbyists — say the popular House Budget Committee chairman can bargain. They argue that if anyone could sell a compromise to the restive House GOP, it is Ryan, and say there is enough wiggle room to do a deal.”