Article snippet: Ryan, who has been an outspoken critic of Pelosi, announced his support for a term limits agreement with her that will ensure the rise of a new generation of Democratic leaders. The deal agreed to would see Pelosi agree to transition out of her leadership role by the end of the next Congress or — if she can obtain two-thirds support of the Democratic Caucus —at the end of the 117th Congress, Ryan’s office said. Ryan said in the statement: Ryan, who now considers Pelosi an “honest partner,” commended the Democrat leader for “her commitment to creating a system that will ensure the speedy rise of new leadership reflecting the diversity and energy of our caucus.” “I am very proud to have joined with my colleagues to make lasting positive change to our party — change that will ensure Democrats are in the best possible position to fight, and win, for hard-working families,” Ryan concluded in the statement. Ryan, along with 16 others who once stood in opposition to Pelosi, signed a letter in November stating he would vote against her for speaker. “One by one, House Democrats in Ohio and across the country have turned their back on their constituents and fallen in line to vote for their anointed leader,” said RNC spokeswoman Mandi Merritt. “We always knew a vote for any Democrat was a vote for Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco agenda, and today’s move by Tim Ryan proved just that. Pelosi rebels? No such thing.” Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH), who once led the charge against Pelosi... Link to the full article to read more