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TexasTowelie

(112,217 posts) Sat Apr 20, 2019, 08:45 PM Apr 2019

Tim Ryan connects with Iowa voters on weekend trip; Problem is, there weren't very many

DES MOINES, Iowa – If Tim Ryan wants to be president, he needs a moment. Or two. Or three.

If his weekend trip to Iowa is any indication, finding that moment might be a problem.

The Youngstown-area congressman recently launched what seems like a quixotic bid for the presidency. He enters a crowded Democratic field that has plenty of heavyweights who’ve seemingly been campaigning for the chance to challenge Republican President Donald Trump in 2020 for the better part of three years.

Ryan is not in that category. He’s mostly known as the guy who challenged then-House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi – unsuccessfully – for Democratic leader following the 2016 election. A few voters recognized him from some national media appearances.

Read more: https://www.cleveland.com/politics/2019/04/tim-ryan-connects-with-iowa-voters-on-weekend-trip-the-problem-is-there-werent-very-many.html

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Tim Ryan connects with Iowa voters on weekend trip; Problem is, there weren't very many (Original Post) TexasTowelie Apr 2019 OP

well challenging nancy instead of donald is not so endearing to many democrats nt msongs Apr 2019 #1

Ryan should read the mostly empty room as a sign he should end his campaign. LonePirate Apr 2019 #2

I went to an appearance where the room was full rurallib Apr 2019 #3

wow! Cha Apr 2019 #8

Mentioning Sputnik at a youth event madaboutharry Apr 2019 #4

The Russian media mouthpiece of the actual space thinghie? robbedvoter Apr 2019 #6

He needs to wait until 2024... VarryOn Apr 2019 #5

who? robbedvoter Apr 2019 #7

msongs

(67,413 posts)

1. well challenging nancy instead of donald is not so endearing to many democrats nt

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sat Apr 20, 2019, 08:46 PM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

LonePirate

(13,424 posts)

2. Ryan should read the mostly empty room as a sign he should end his campaign.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sat Apr 20, 2019, 08:49 PM

Apr 2019

He is wasting his time and money on an ill-advised ego trip.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

rurallib

(62,416 posts)

3. I went to an appearance where the room was full

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sat Apr 20, 2019, 08:55 PM

Apr 2019

The crowd was cordial, but not really enthusiastic.
With a lot to choose from, Ryan did nothing to distinguish himself.

Actually he really lost me when he turned a question about universal health care into a short sermon on people taking care of themselves.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden