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In reply to the discussion: Wisconsin State Senator Quits Dem Caucus [View all]myrna minx
(22,772 posts)22. Paul Ryan pretends that he's Mr Moderate when he's home campaigning, but now his district is
beginning to see his deception. I don't know if they'll throw him out this time around, but his "aw, shucks small town boy makes good" image that he's carefully cultivated for the last 12 years, doesn't match up with his horrendous budget. Unfortunately, the GM plant and the UAW are gone from my hometown, changing the face of my old community, but the old timey Wisconsin progressive spirit lives on, in spite of Tim Cullen and Paul Ryan.
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Well, that's encouraging. I just really have to wonder about the intellect (or lack thereof)
calimary
Jul 2012
#20
Paul Ryan pretends that he's Mr Moderate when he's home campaigning, but now his district is
myrna minx
Jul 2012
#22
Does it even matter right now? Aren't they in recess until after the next election? n/t
Tx4obama
Jul 2012
#11
When Walker was caught on tape speaking to who he thought was a Koch brother,
myrna minx
Jul 2012
#15
She's a great choice. There's all sorts of wonderful progressives to choose from,
myrna minx
Jul 2012
#23