The Number That Haunts Republicans, and How Paul Ryan Wants to Fix It

Party leadership says the "vote no, hope yes" era is hurting their leverage at the bargaining table.

House Speaker Paul Ryan speaks during an end-of-the-year news conference on Thursday as Congress moves toward passage of a $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill.
AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite
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