Favorite emerges as replacement for House Speaker Paul Ryan Ian Price April 18, 2018 1 minute read House Speaker Paul Ryan’s decision not to run for reelection creates a hole in Republican Party leadership. But that’s not the top concern in the party. More from WFIR’s Ian Price: Share: Post navigation Previous: City Council candidate Robert Jeffrey Jr. being taken to court next weekNext: Robert Jeffrey Jr. issues statement on charges revealed on air this morning Related Stories Virginia Tech Board approves major planning for dormitory and athletic facility upgrades Web Staff February 6, 2026 0 One woman play uses dark comedy to educate theater-goers about major issues facing society Denise Membreno February 5, 2026 0 Beale’s taproom in Bedford is set to reopen Clark Palmer February 5, 2026 0