Paul Ryan facing Tea Party primary challenge

Posted by | March 28, 2016 07:06 | Filed under: Politics


A wealthy businessman with tea party ties confirmed Sunday that he is mounting a primary challenge to House Speaker Paul D. Ryan, saying that after donating to the Wisconsin Republican’s past campaigns he feels “betrayed” by the speaker on trade deals and immigration. The businessman, who is not yet revealing his identity, promised that his run…

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25 responses to Paul Ryan facing Tea Party primary challenge

  1. Budda March 28th, 2016 at 08:35

    The Tea Party crazies are/have taken over the Republican Party…or are trying to. These people are so ignorant of the reality of politics it is mind boggling. They can’t comprehend that compromise IS politics. It’s their way or else. The fact that you may have a majority doesn’t mean you can just ram rules and laws over your oppositions objections. This ignorance frustrates the hell out of these goobers. So go ahead, run your hand picked goobers against establishment types….pass the pop corn.

    • mistlesuede March 28th, 2016 at 09:55

      This guy must feel empowered by seeing what the GOTP has for Presidential candidates.

      • Suzanne McFly March 28th, 2016 at 12:39

        There it is, the only thing that makes sense. You just blew my mind lol. I was dumbfounded wondering how the hell does this guy see this being a good year for the tea party? And then you brought up the Presidential candidates and it all makes sense now, they are nuts!!!!!!!!!!!

  2. Obewon March 28th, 2016 at 09:40

    Greedy Koch oil and coal sludge bros Tea Party are functionally and economically illiterate ‘know-nothing Whigs’ unaware that mandatory government spending legally requires $3 T. Plus “Discretionary spending” of $650 B funding the Pentagon. And NIH, etc.

    Meanwhile ‘the ACA reduces federal deficits $1.5 T+’-CBO. ‘ObamaCare Medicare savings are greater than $1 T+ from the ACA’s 2011 to 2020-CBO! “tea party activists who say they were double-crossed by Mr. Ryan when he passed a $2 trillion spending package late last year.” Here’s trillions more in budget reductions the GOP beanybabies don’t know about.

    • Suzanne McFly March 28th, 2016 at 12:36

      I wish I could upvote you 1,000,000 more times.

  3. mistlesuede March 28th, 2016 at 09:53

    Ryan was the tea party darling until he took over the SOTH position. How long has he been in the job? It hasn’t even been six months that he held the title and far less working time when you consider just how much of that time was spent on their unbelievable amount of time off in Congress.
    I don’t care for little Eddie Muenster, but for cripes sake, give him a chance to be the total creep you want him to be. :)

    • Dwendt44 March 28th, 2016 at 12:13

      He only has to last until January 20 anyway. Hopefully predictions of Democrats re-taking the House will come to pass and Ryan will be free of the headaches.

      • Suzanne McFly March 28th, 2016 at 12:35

        Oh your making my heart flutter lol, I am so looking forward to November.

      • The Original Just Me March 28th, 2016 at 12:50

        YES !

      • mistlesuede March 28th, 2016 at 14:18

        I like your thinking.

    • The Original Just Me March 28th, 2016 at 12:50

      I think he is having a Big Case of the OOPS, What The Hell am I Doing Here ?

      • mistlesuede March 28th, 2016 at 14:18

        I wonder if he and the other orange man Boehner talk pretty often? I kind of think so.

        • The Original Just Me March 28th, 2016 at 14:23

          Constant Counseling was probably part of the deal in order to get Ryan to take the job. Remember, he didn’t want it at first.

          • mistlesuede March 28th, 2016 at 14:55

            Wasn’t it just about two weeks ago they were promoting Ryan to be their candidate for President because everyone hates their two choices with the most delegates? It’s total insanity!

  4. Mike March 28th, 2016 at 11:14

    Great idea….the republicans need a little shaking up…:)

    • The Original Just Me March 28th, 2016 at 12:48

      Instead of shaking up, how about Shuffling OUT ?

    • Gina Bousquet March 28th, 2016 at 16:42

      To completely dismantle what’s left… :)

  5. Suzanne McFly March 28th, 2016 at 12:34

    Another “successful” businessman without a clue. Yeah sure, run the year when rump or cruz is on the top of the ticket. The right will be swept out of power, how does that seem like a perfect time for another tea bagger to run? I should buy another dictionary, I think the term “success” must of changed.

  6. The Original Just Me March 28th, 2016 at 12:55

    Pres. Obama is going to have to keep GITMO open. We are going to need a place to put all of those “Peaceful, Gun Toting,” Republican Delegates to the National Convention.

  7. Sandie Abel March 28th, 2016 at 16:27

    It seems Paul Ryan has more sense than the rest of the ultra conservatives. I’m amazed–and pleased!

    • tracey marie March 28th, 2016 at 17:01

      he is pandering, he wants a brokered convention and to be the chosen one.

  8. amersham46 March 28th, 2016 at 18:45

    Gee , just what we need a “new and Improved’ Wisconsin nutbar

  9. majii March 28th, 2016 at 19:18

    He’s just what the nation needs—-another wealthy TP obstructionist in Congress who will place his personal ideology above governing in the interests of the nation and us. If he wins, he’ll become an instant member of the Freedumb Caucus.

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