Okay Wisconsin, now is your chance to put your money where your mouth is. You voted for Trump based on his promises to “drain the swamp” in Washington and represent the middle class. Right in lockstep with him is Paul Ryan (R-WI 1st District).
Ryan came to Congress in 1999 with an average net worth of $380,000. In 2000 he married a former congressional staffer turned Washington lobbyist and his net worth increased to nearly $2 million.
Back in February Ryan’s constituents asked for a town hall meeting during the congressional recess, but Ryan wouldn’t commit. Why? The answer is because he instead attended a “Winter PAC Retreat” at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne in Miami, an event that welcomed donors who have given “a minimum contribution of $10,000″ to the Team Ryan joint fundraising committee.
In March people from across Ryan's district packed into a room at the Labor Center eager for an opportunity to confront Ryan. But they never got the chance because Ryan was a no-show. Organizers said they sent an invitation to his staff. Ryan’s staff responded, ”Thank you for reaching out to invite Congressman Ryan to attend a town hall to be held on Saturday, March 11th. Unfortunately, he has prior commitments on that date.” A card with the words "Reserved for Paul Ryan" was placed in front of an empty chair. Reportedly Ryan has not held a meeting with constituents for over 600 days.
Enter Randy Bryce, a U.S. Army veteran, cancer survivor, and union ironworker. He has entered the race for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. Bryce, the son of a father who was a police officer, now in assisted living, and a mother who is a retired medical office worker, has been an ironworker for 20 years. His brother is a police officer and his sister is a public school teacher.
So, there you have it Wisconsin. This time around do you really want someone who represents the working class? Or would you rather leave someone in Congress who is now entrenched, in it for his own political and personal gain?
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