Paul Ryan rules out 2016 presidential bid
Online Desk
13 Apr 2016 04:38 AM
U.S. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) announces that he will not seek the Republican presidential nomination during a news conference at the Republican Party headquarters on Capitol Hill April 12, 2016 in Washington, DC. Photo- AFP
US House Speaker Paul Ryan has officially ruled out making a late attempt to become the Republican presidential nominee, reports the BBC.
"I do not want, nor will I accept the Republican nomination," he said.
Mr Ryan's name was floated as a late contender if there is a contested convention in July, as doubts persist over the strength of the candidates.
If Donald Trump, John Kasich nor Ted Cruz is able to win 1,237 delegates, the convention will be contested.
The state-by-state primary contests, which come to New York next week, determine the number of delegates pledged to a particular candidate.
Mr Trump is still well ahead in the number of delegates accumulated but may fall short of the magic number required.
