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Thursday, August 04, 2016

Ryan Gets Standing Ovation at Koch Donors Retreat After Repudiating Trump’s Trade Policies

House Speaker Paul Ryan received a standing ovation from wealthy donors after denouncing the views of Republican voters, who are skeptical of so-called “free trade” deals.

Speaking at a lavish retreat for 400 donors hosted by a network helmed by libertarian billionaires Charles and David Koch, Paul Ryan suggested it was incumbent upon the Party to “repudiate” the views of Republican voters, who do not support Ryan and his donors’ trade agenda.

Ryan reportedly assured donors that he will work to “win some of these fights” and advance their agenda on trade — presumably meaning that Ryan plans to push through the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, supported by GOP donors.

The Washington Post reports that Ryan’s message was warmly received by those in attendance at the elite retreat — noting that Ryan was “clearly a favorite” amongst the network of donors..

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8 comments:

Anonymous said...

All this talk that Trump will quit and golden boy Ryan will step into his place.

Anonymous said...

I voted for that punk as VP with the other loser in '12. Still hurts to think this punk is a waste. Never ever get this vote again for anything.

Anonymous said...

Dave T: I'm sorry conservatives, but I can't stand Paul Ryan, because he just seems so weak. He looks weak. He acts weak, and his positions are weak. I just can't bring myself to accept a man who obviously even sits down to take a leak because he is so weak, weak, weak.

Anonymous said...

I think all Republicans and Democrats who voted for these "Free Trade" deals should all be gathered together and and hung from a flag pole for treason!!!

Anonymous said...

Hope Ryan loses in primary or general election

Anonymous said...

2:03
You should try to overlook a homosexual's behavior and accept him as one of us. We don't have to approve of the behavior. But we have to accept the person.

Anonymous said...

Hope Ryan is retired in upcoming election...

Anonymous said...

please someone, give me a fact based argument for why FT is so bad