Rep. Tim Ryan announces presidential run

[brooklynite]

Source: Roll Call

Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, announced Thursday that he will run for the Democratic nomination for president.

Ryan unveiled a campaign website at the same time he appeared on “The View” on ABC. According to The Vindicator, citing sources close to the congressman, a rally in downtown Youngstown will follow on Saturday.

Ryan has reportedly invited local organized labor leaders, a key constituency in the 13th District.

Ryan has been critical of the Democratic Party since the election in 2016 — President Donald Trump carried three counties in his district that voted for former President Barack Obama in 2012 — as being insufficiently supportive of “blue collar” workers.



Read more: http://www.rollcall.com/news/campaigns/reports-rep-tim-ryan-will-announce-presidential-campaign

[FarPoint]

1. I think this will be a short campaign....

Just never been really impressed... Fair but not strong from what I seen...

[Ohiogal]

2. He's my Congressman.

He fights for working people just like Sherrod Brown. But I don't think he has the presence or charisma to carry on a long campaign. He's been very involved trying to keep GM Lordstown open (that's in his district, too).

One good thing, is that he'll definitely raise awareness of the plight of the working person. He and Sherrod Brown have a lot in common on that platform.

[FarPoint]

4. I am in Dayton...

I recognize his blue collar passion.... 😇

[IronLionZion]

3. A little late for an April Fools joke

[BlueStater]

5. He must be writing a book and is trying to get some publicity.

He has no chance in hell of winning.

[montanacowboy]

6. No fucking thanks

Don't need this guy running

[northoftheborder]

7. He has a good campaign video. Negative comments made me watch....

[Honeycombe8]

8. Hmmmm. Does he have any support, I wonder?

He's right about the blue collar workers. With all the interest in protecting the various groups, I don't hear "blue collar worker" mentioned very often. The Democratic Party used to be the party of the working class, the blue collar worker, the union people. It still is, but we haven't focused on them much, IMO.

[LiberalFighter]

9. He is wasting his time and the voters.

[LiberalFighter]

10. This is the same guy that opposed Pelosi to be Speaker.

[LogicFirst]

11. Too many candidates

got Trump the primary win. Dems didn't learn anything.