Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Paul Ryan Fends Off Wisconsin Primary Opponent Who Flirted With Trump Train

Paul Ryan easily fended off a challenge in his primary race Tuesday against recent Wisconsin transplant Paul Nehlen, who contested the House Speaker with the same positions and talking points espoused by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

"I am humbled and honored that Wisconsinites in the 1st Congressional District support my efforts to keep fighting on their behalf," Ryan said in a statement after winning. "Janna (his wife) and I are grateful to have the support of so many in southern Wisconsin, and we are truly thankful for all of their hard work."

Nehlen had little chance of posing a serious challenge to Ryan who has represented the first Congressional district in southeast Wisconsin for 16 years, but his candidacy gained legitimacy after Trump praised him on the campaign trail and refused, for a time, to back Ryan. 

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