Paul Ryan and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Election Day Paul Ryan and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Election Day
The presidential ticket he was on did not just lose nationally, it lost his hometown and his home county and his homestate.
Nov 8, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Lies, Damned Lies and Paul Ryan Lies Lies, Damned Lies and Paul Ryan Lies
Not to be outdone by Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan tells the biggest lie of the 2012 campaign.
Nov 5, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Is There an Antidote to Paul Ryan’s Arrogance? Meet Rob Zerban Is There an Antidote to Paul Ryan’s Arrogance? Meet Rob Zerban
Paul Ryan’s not just running for vice president. He’s running against a smart, serious progressive for his US House seat. Unfortunately, Ryan won’t debate his cha...
Nov 3, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Paul Ryan Takes a Side in the War on Poverty: He’s Against What Works Paul Ryan Takes a Side in the War on Poverty: He’s Against What Works
The Republican vice presidential nominee says he wants to fight poverty. Actually, he’s fighting the programs that have reduced poverty.
Oct 26, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Mr. Singer and Mr. Ryan Mr. Singer and Mr. Ryan
The auto bailout bill, proposed by President George W. Bush, passed in December 2008 with only thirty-two Republican votes. Among their number, to the surprise and consternation of the Tea Partiers among his supporters, was Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan. But Ryan’s vote likely came as no surprise to the hedge funders who benefited from it the most—particularly Paul Singer, with whom Ryan has enjoyed a long and cozy relationship. Singer and his firm, Elliott Management, are the No. 1 funders of Paul Ryan’s Prosperity PAC. Indeed, it was Singer, reports The Wall Street Journal, who helped push Ryan onto the national ticket as the vice presidential nominee—but only after Ryan turned down Singer’s suggestion that he run for president himself. Ryan had already shocked his supporters by voting for the Troubled Asset Relief Program, whose funds were used to boost the auto bailout and enrich Singer’s Elliott Management. In addition to pouring $2.8 billion into Delphi, TARP sent $12 billion to Ally Financial, formerly the GM finance unit GMAC. One of the biggest holders of Ally is Paul Singer’s fund.GP
Oct 17, 2012 / Feature / Greg Palast
Patricia Williams: Paul Ryan’s Libertarian America Patricia Williams: Paul Ryan’s Libertarian America
Despite Obama's unquestionably varied record, progressives can't afford four years under a Romney-Ryan presidency.
Oct 16, 2012 / Video / Francis Reynolds
Paul Ryan: Dick Cheney With a Smile Paul Ryan: Dick Cheney With a Smile
Dick Cheney says: “I worship the ground that Paul Ryan walks on.” No wonder. They’re foreign-policy twins.
Oct 15, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Joe Biden Showed Heat and Heart During the Debate Katrina vanden Heuvel: Joe Biden Showed Heat and Heart During the Debate
The vice president successfully contrasted his administration with the regressive proposals of the Romney-Ryan ticket.
Oct 12, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Paul Ryan’s Congressional Opponent: Debate Me Next! Paul Ryan’s Congressional Opponent: Debate Me Next!
The Republican vice-presidential candidate is also facing a House race at home—but won’t debate his challenger.
Oct 12, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
Biden and Ryan: The Foreign Policy Gap Biden and Ryan: The Foreign Policy Gap
Ryan's flailing fearmongering at last night's debate will likely fall flat with war-weary voters.
Oct 12, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss