1. Cheer Up, Republicans: Ryan's Exit Has a Silver Lining

From The Washington Post: "Ryan has been an effective leader. But the GOP is united against a Democratic takeover."

2. The Paul Ryan Difference

From The Wall Street Journal: "The Speaker's career shows the power of ideas in politics."

3. Speaker Paul Ryan bids farewell to a Republican Party that abandoned him him long ago

From USA TODAY: "Once a Republican hero, Paul Ryan became the scapegoat for everything wrong with conservatism. His retirement from Congress means he's had enough."