Comment on Ryan pushes sentencing reform in face of skeptical GOP

rbade@politico.com (Rachael Bade), Politico
Tue, 09/27/2016 - 2:08am

Ryan pushes sentencing reform in face of skeptical GOP

House Speaker Paul Ryan is facing a major obstacle in his months-long quest to pass criminal justice reform: unenthused House Republicans still skittish about looking soft on crime.The Wisconsin Republican for weeks has repeated his personal desire to move a bipartisan package that would include allowing well-behaved nonviolent prisoners to be eligible for early release and easing some drug-related sentencing requirements.It would mark a major accomplishment for the speaker, and a chance for Republicans to show racial minorities they care about issues of social justice — plus a salient, positive message countering Donald Trump’s racially charged bid for the White House.But the odds are decidedly long.

 

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