Oh poor, poor Paul Ryan! [View all]

House Republicans voted to gut the Independent Ethics Office
and Speaker Ryan just managed to get run over on both sides
of the issue.

First, he was against it:

With No Warning, House Republicans Vote to Hobble Independent Ethics Office (LBN - locked)

Then, he was for it:

Ryan Defends House GOP Vote To Weaken Ethics Watchdog (LBN)

And then:

Republicans back off gutting of House ethics office after critical Trump tweet (LBN)

GOP caves and withdraws plan to gut the Office of Congressional Ethics after brutal backlash (LBN)

And now an appropriate musical piece to express my sympathy...

Mr. Ryan has such a nice crew of brigands to lead.