Paul Ryan has announced -- maybe by cell since he's camping somewhere well away from constituents -- that he's "ruled out" running for president. He may have to decide not to run for Congress either, given the unfriendliness Wisconsin seems to feel towards him. Today constituents tried to talk to him but no go. Camping. He's one tent better off than many homeless Americans.
JANESVILLE — About 20 demonstrators gathered at Rep. Paul Ryan’s downtown Janesville office Thursday, some saying they wanted to speak with the congressman personally.
Some of the group stood with signs outside Ryan’s Janesville Constituent Services Center at 20 S. Main St. Thursday afternoon, saying they wanted to meet with Ryan to talk about jobs and unemployment.
About 10 of the demonstrators also gathered inside the congressman’s office. Ryan was not in the office, but members of his staff were on hand and answered questions from the demonstrators on issues ranging from jobs to healthcare and taxes.
One woman asked how much Ryan is paid to be a congressman. ...
... Andrew Speth, one of Ryan’s staff, said he’d told the demonstrators Thursday that Ryan is on a camping trip with his family and was unavailable to meet with them in person. He said he told them they could sign requests to meet with Ryan, possibly as early as next month.
Speth said exchanges with the demonstrators Thursday were generally respectful and friendly. Recent scenes at Ryan’s other Wisconsin offices have been more confrontational.
Police removed 10 protesters from Ryan’s Kenosha office Wednesday, a day after the demonstrators were told they were not to occupy the office, according to the Kenosha News. Police officers escorted the demonstrators out of the building and told them they could face trespassing charges if they return.
Sheesh! They just wanted to ask him about jobs!
This, um, fiscal genius doesn't look so great these days, does he. People who hope he's getting a lot of attention from black fly and skeeters are not limited to Democrats.
