He’s not publicly backing any of Trump’s policies.
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Even Ryan, only a day after his endorsement, has continued to clash with Trump.
Almost a month after being named the presumptive nominee of the Republican Party, Donald Trump has finally earned the vote of House Speaker Paul Ryan.
The Wisconsin Republican’s endorsement may have ended a weekslong holdout that exposed deep divisions within the GOP.
Clinton, the front-runner to be the Democratic nominee for the November 8 election, has credited President Barack Obama for reviving the US economy after the 2008 recession but has also said that the recovery is not over.
Last December, in response to Trump’s call to ban Muslims from entering the country, Ryan said this is “not who we are as a party” and the idea violates the Constitution. He also insisted he made no “deals” with the NY businessman in exchange for his endorsement. ‘I completely disagree with the thinking behind that, ‘ the Wisconsin lawmaker continued. “I really didn’t feel any pressure, other than my goal is to make sure that we’re unified so that we’re at full strength in the fall so we can win the election”. It is Paul Ryan giving Donald Trump’s campaign promises a spit-polish.
They include tax reform, replacing Obamacare, reforming regulations and providing a better way to lift Americans out of poverty, along with policy recommendations on national security and foreign policy.
Bee pointed out that less than six months after saying Trump’s rhetoric was “not what this party stands for”, the congressman and former vice-presidential candidate endorsed the real estate mogul. That’s probably because none exists-unless, of course, Ryan has decided that Trump’s agenda is the one he wants to pursue. The speaker says he thinks Trump would support the House Republicans’ agenda. “I’ve had to speak up from time to time when that has occurred, and I’ll continue to do that when it’s necessary”.
George Sen. David Perdue offered a simple message for his reluctant colleagues: “Get over it. Do you want Hillary Clinton?”.
Observers said this was a departure from Clinton’s usual stiff public persona, which has been a thorn in her side in her efforts to portray herself as someone who understands the struggles of ordinary Americans. The California Democrat had held off on a formal endorsement but on Tuesday, the day her state holds its presidential primary, Pelosi announced her support for the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
“Instead of trapping people in poverty, we can get them on the ladder of opportunity, reward work, open our economy so everyone can make the most of their lives”, Ryan said in a video released by his office Friday.
Ryan endorsed Trump on Thursday, saying Trump represented the best chance of enacting into law the “Better Way” ideas.
Major differences remain, however.
Yet many Republican leaders across the country continue to have deep reservations about Trump’s devotion to GOP principles. “I’m going to (the Republican National Convention), so I should be able to perhaps learn a little bit more, get some answers to questions out there”.
In contrast, Trump has repeatedly promised not to touch Medicare and Social Security, echoing a position more commonly adopted by Democrats.
Two divisive topics – immigration and trade – were not included.
Those comments have brought Trump criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.
“We obviously have a different kind of style and tone”.
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“I mean, that’s the alternative”, the Republican senator told the AP. U.S. District Judge Paul Borman, who is Jewish, turned down a request to withdraw from a case of a Palestinian immigrant accused of lying about her role in a fatal terrorist attack. “And it is clear that is far more likely to happen under a Trump presidency than a Clinton presidency”.
