Difference between revisions of "Paul Nehlen"
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| − | Nehlen holds several patents | + | Nehlen holds several patents but has never won an election. He was born and reared in [[Ohio]] and has resided in Wisconsin since March 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2016/03/conservative-challenger-to-run-against-paul-ryan|title=Meet Paul Nehlen, the Business Executive Aiming to Knock Off Paul Ryan|last=|first=|date=|website=Conservative Review|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> He serves as senior vice president of operations for Neptune-Benson, Inc., a subsidiary of Evoqua Water Technologies,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160315005980/en/Evoqua-Acquires-Neptune-Benson-Business-Leader-Water|title=Evoqua Acquires Neptune Benson Business, Leader in Water Filtration and Disinfection since 1956|last=|first=|date=|website=Business Wire|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> located in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neptunebenson.com/contact-us|title=Neptune Benson: Contact Us|accessdate=August 10, 2016}}</ref> In 2014, Nehlen founded from his residence a consulting business, Blue Skies Global LLC, from which he does pro bono work for mostly personal clients.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newstalk1130.iheart.com/onair/common-sense-central-37717/is-paul-ryans-primary-opponent-really-14832665/?platform=hootsuite|title=Is Paul Ryan's Primary Opponent Really a Small Business Owner?|website=1130 WISN|accessdate=August 10, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wsaw.com/content/news/Ryan-challenger-has-only-consulted-for-free-383897801.html|title=Ryan challenger has only consulted for free|website=WSAW-TV|accessdate=August 10, 2016}}</ref> The company's website stated that it provides consulting on "engineered products and projects" including cost control, logistics, and contract manufacturing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blueskiesgloballlc.com|website=Blue Skies Global LLC|accessdate=July 12, 2016|title=about}}</ref> |
He is wed to Gabriela Nehlen and has two adult sons from a previous marriage.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://journaltimes.com/news/local/delavan-businessman-hopes-to-unseat-ryan/article_15222619-6e8c-53db-b185-08f0a762e925.html|title=Delavan businessman hopes to unseat Ryan|last=|first=|date=|work=|access-date=April 11, 2016|via=}}</ref> | He is wed to Gabriela Nehlen and has two adult sons from a previous marriage.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://journaltimes.com/news/local/delavan-businessman-hopes-to-unseat-ryan/article_15222619-6e8c-53db-b185-08f0a762e925.html|title=Delavan businessman hopes to unseat Ryan|last=|first=|date=|work=|access-date=April 11, 2016|via=}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 18:48, September 9, 2016
Paul Frederick Nehlen, III (born May 9, 1969), is a business entrepreneur from Delavan, Wisconsin,[1] who ran unsuccessfully as a conservative against House Speaker Paul Ryan of Janesville in Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District in the Republican primary election held on August 9, 2016.
Background
Nehlen holds several patents but has never won an election. He was born and reared in Ohio and has resided in Wisconsin since March 2014.[2] He serves as senior vice president of operations for Neptune-Benson, Inc., a subsidiary of Evoqua Water Technologies,[3] located in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.[4] In 2014, Nehlen founded from his residence a consulting business, Blue Skies Global LLC, from which he does pro bono work for mostly personal clients.[5][6] The company's website stated that it provides consulting on "engineered products and projects" including cost control, logistics, and contract manufacturing.[7]
He is wed to Gabriela Nehlen and has two adult sons from a previous marriage.[8]
Challenging Ryan
Nehlen's congressional platform called for secure borders, enforcement of existing immigration laws, and reduced government spending. He opposed to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Treaty.[9] Despite the national attention focused on his campaign, Nehlen was overpowered by Ryan's $5 million dollar war chest. Nehlen spent some of his own money in the primary. He was once a supporter of, and donor to, Ryan.[10]
| “ | Paul Ryan’s embrace of big government spending, his continued support of illegal immigration and imported workers, and his championing of the job-killing trade deal known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership betrays me, this district, and this nation.”
“He's failed to put America’s security and American jobs first. I’ve had it. We’ve all had it. |
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On April 26, 2016, Nehlen received the endorsement of the Tea Party Patriots, based in Atlanta, Georgia.[11] In an August 2016 radio interview, Nehlen suggested that the United States should "have a discussion" about the possibility of deporting Sharia-law-adherent Muslims living in the country.[12]
Nehlen finished the race with just 14 percent of the primary vote. He also carried the endorsements of conservative icon Phyllis Schlafly, who died a month after the primary, and columnist Ann Coulter.
After the congressional race, Nehlen assumed the chairmanship of a new political action committee backing Donald Trump in the November 8 presidential election against Hillary Rodham Clinton. Through the Citizens Revolt PAC, Nehlen pledged to speak nationwide and in the media to challenge Trump's intra-party critics, often known as NeverTrumpsters.[13]
References
- ↑ Businessman Paul Nehlen to challenge Paul Ryan from right in primary (29 March 2016).
- ↑ Meet Paul Nehlen, the Business Executive Aiming to Knock Off Paul Ryan.
- ↑ Evoqua Acquires Neptune Benson Business, Leader in Water Filtration and Disinfection since 1956.
- ↑ Neptune Benson: Contact Us. Retrieved on August 10, 2016.
- ↑ Is Paul Ryan's Primary Opponent Really a Small Business Owner?. Retrieved on August 10, 2016.
- ↑ Ryan challenger has only consulted for free. Retrieved on August 10, 2016.
- ↑ about. Retrieved on July 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Delavan businessman hopes to unseat Ryan".
- ↑ Issues. Retrieved on July 10, 2016.
- ↑ Big Spending, Pro-Amnesty, Pro-TPP Speaker Paul Ryan Gets Primary Challenge from Local Businessman, Gateway Pundit, March 30, 2016
- ↑ Paul Ryan challenger Paul Nehlen endorsed by a tea party group..
- ↑ CNN, Tom LoBianco. Ryan challenger seeks debate on deporting all Muslims.
- ↑ Kelly Cohen (August 14, 2016). Bloodied — a lot — but unbowed, Ryan foe forms pro-Trump PAC. Washington Examiner. Retrieved on August 16, 2016.