Democrats react to Paul Ryan's retirement: 'First casualty of the 2018 midterm election'
by Katelyn Caralle
| April 11, 2018 10:35 AM
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee responded Wednesday to reports that House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., is not running for re-election by saying he is “calling it quits†instead of standing behind the Republican’s “toxic agenda.â€
“Speaker Ryan sees what is coming in November, and is calling it quits rather than standing behind a House Republican agenda to increase healthcare costs for middle class families while slashing Social Security and Medicare to pay for his handouts to the richest and largest corporations,†DCCC spokesman Tyler Law said in a statement.
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., commended Ryan for his advocacy for the people of his district.
“Despite our differences, I commend his steadfast commitment to our country,†Pelosi said in a statement. “During his final months, Democrats are hopeful that he joins us to work constructively to advance better futures for all Americans.â€
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