'Ready and eager': Paul Ryan says he's running for House Speaker

Looks like all the speculation can stop now:

It's official: Paul Ryan, in letter to House GOP Conference, says he's running for Speaker: pic.twitter.com/ALXIudkPKX

— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) October 22, 2015

PAUL RYAN, in letter to colleagues tonight: "I am ready and eager to be our speaker." pic.twitter.com/tShnnxeh1J

— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) October 22, 2015

Off to the races …