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'''Paul D. Ryan, Jr.''' (born January 29, 1970) is the [[Speaker of the House of Representatives]] and was the [[Republican]] nominee for [[Vice President]] in the [[Presidential Election 2012]], as selected by [[Mitt Romney]] on August 11.  In 2016, Ryan initially declined to support [[GOP]] presidential nominee [[Donald Trump]] and as a result, faced a spirited primary challenge backed by [[Sarah Palin]].  But Ryan was reelected for another term.

'''Paul D. Ryan, Jr.''' (born January 29, 1970) was the [[Speaker of the House of Representatives]] from 2015 to 2019 and was the [[Republican]] nominee for [[Vice President]] in the [[Presidential Election 2012]], as selected by [[Mitt Romney]] on August 11.  In 2016, Ryan initially declined to support [[GOP]] presidential nominee [[Donald Trump]] and as a result, faced a spirited primary challenge backed by [[Sarah Palin]].  But Ryan was reelected for another term.

Paul Ryan has repeatedly caved into the [[homosexual agenda]], beginning as early as 2007 when he voted for special rights for [[homosexuals]] in the EDNA bill.  Subsequently, he supports adoption by homosexual couples, and changing the military to appease the homosexual movement.  Ryan also cast votes in favor of funding [[amnesty]], in favor of bailing out [[Wall Street]] ([[TARP]]), and in favor of a budget that continued funding for [[Planned Parenthood]].  Ryan used his power in the House to punish [[conservative]] members, and was a cheerleader to transfer power to [[Obama]] with the Trade Promotion Authority.  Simply put, Paul Ryan is a puppet for the [[Establishment]].

Paul Ryan has repeatedly caved into the [[homosexual agenda]], beginning as early as 2007 when he voted for special rights for [[homosexuals]] in the EDNA bill.  Subsequently, he supports adoption by homosexual couples, and changing the military to appease the homosexual movement.  Ryan also cast votes in favor of funding [[amnesty]], in favor of bailing out [[Wall Street]] ([[TARP]]), and in favor of a budget that continued funding for [[Planned Parenthood]].  Ryan used his power in the House to punish [[conservative]] members, and was a cheerleader to transfer power to [[Obama]] with the Trade Promotion Authority.  Simply put, Paul Ryan is a puppet for the [[Establishment]].

He claims a [[pro-life]] voting record throughout his numerous terms as U.S. Representative for [[Wisconsin]]'s 1st Congressional District, but has almost no legislative pro-life achievements.  He is the chairman of the House Budget Committee. Because Ryan ran for re-election to Congress while being the 2012 Vice Presidential candidate, he was able to continue in public service despite his defeat for Vice President.

He claims a [[pro-life]] voting record throughout his numerous terms as U.S. Representative for [[Wisconsin]]'s 1st Congressional District, but has almost no legislative pro-life achievements.  He is the chairman of the House Budget Committee. Because Ryan ran for re-election to Congress while being the 2012 Vice Presidential candidate, he was able to continue in public service despite his defeat for Vice President.

In the only vice presidential debate, Paul Ryan defeated [[liberal]] [[Joe Biden]] by a 48-44% margin, according to a [[CNN]] poll.

In the only vice presidential debate, Paul Ryan defeated [[liberal]] [[Joe Biden]] by a 48–44% margin, according to a [[CNN]] poll.

Ryan publicly endorsed Romney in March 2012, while the more [[conservative]] candidates of [[Rick Santorum]] and [[Newt Gingrich]] were still in the race, and even "asked Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich to bow out."<ref>http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/mitt-romney-scores-key-republican-endorsement-rep-paul-ryan-article-1.1053376?localLinksEnabled=false</ref>

Ryan publicly endorsed Romney in March 2012, while the more [[conservative]] candidates of [[Rick Santorum]] and [[Newt Gingrich]] were still in the race, and even "asked Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich to bow out."<ref>http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/mitt-romney-scores-key-republican-endorsement-rep-paul-ryan-article-1.1053376?localLinksEnabled=false</ref>

Ryan is an "Inside the Beltway" type - he began as a congressional staffer and has never held a serious job in the private sector.  While he has indicated support for reducing government, some of the specifics in his economic proposals have not been particularly [[conservative]] or helpful politically to the [[Republican Party]].<ref name="ByasTNA2018"/>  His selection as the Republican [[Vice President 2012]] focused national attention on his economic ideas, steering media attention away from social issues.

Ryan is an "Inside the Beltway" type - he began as a congressional staffer and has never held a serious job in the private sector.  While he has indicated support for reducing government, some of the specifics in his economic proposals have not been particularly [[conservative]] or helpful politically to the [[Republican Party]].<ref name="ByasTNA2018"/>  His selection as the Republican [[Vice President 2012]] focused national attention on his economic ideas, steering media attention away from social issues.

Ryan has been criticized for holding [[big government]] and globalist positions.<ref name="ByasTNA2018">Byas, Steve (April 11, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/28736-speaker-paul-ryan-to-retire-from-congress Speaker Paul Ryan to Retire From Congress]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.</ref> Some have criticized Ryan as being a "big spending conservative." He also supports mass migration, amnesty for [[illegal aliens]], and [[globalist]] trade policies.<ref>https://www.nationalreview.com/article/346546/paul-ryan%E2%80%99s-immigration-play</ref><ref>Munro, Neil (April 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2018/04/11/amnesty-advocates-mourn-paul-ryan-exit/ Amnesty Advocates Mourn Ryan’s Exit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 12, 2018.</ref><ref>Binder, John (April 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/11/9-times-paul-ryan-put-american-workers-last-foreigners-first/ 9 Times Paul Ryan Put American Workers Last, Foreigners First]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.</ref> Ryan has aligned with the [[Koch brothers]].<ref>Binder, John (April 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/11/paul-ryans-globalist-legacy-ignoring-americas-working-class-at-the-behest-of-billionaire-koch-brothers/ Paul Ryan’s Globalist Legacy: Ignoring America’s Working Class at the Behest of Billionaire Koch Brothers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.</ref> While voicing [[pro-life]] positions, Ryan has a mixed record on abortion issues.<ref>Freiburger, Calvin (April 12, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/paul-ryan-retires-leaving-behind-mixed-record-on-life Paul Ryan retires, leaving behind mixed record on life]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 13, 2018.</ref> He called [[James Comey]] a man of integraty, "as far as I know", despite Comey admitting to leaking and being influenced by politics when investigating senior political officials.<ref>Richardson, Bradford (April 15, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/15/paul-ryan-says-james-comey-man-integrity-far-i-kno/ Paul Ryan: James Comey a man of integrity ‘as far as I know’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 15, 2018.</ref>

Ryan has been criticized for holding [[big government]] and globalist positions.<ref name="ByasTNA2018">Byas, Steve (April 11, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/28736-speaker-paul-ryan-to-retire-from-congress Speaker Paul Ryan to Retire From Congress]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.</ref> Some have criticized Ryan as being a "big spending conservative." He also supports mass migration, amnesty for [[illegal aliens]], and [[globalist]] trade policies.<ref>https://www.nationalreview.com/article/346546/paul-ryan%E2%80%99s-immigration-play</ref><ref>Munro, Neil (April 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2018/04/11/amnesty-advocates-mourn-paul-ryan-exit/ Amnesty Advocates Mourn Ryan’s Exit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 12, 2018.</ref><ref>Binder, John (April 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/11/9-times-paul-ryan-put-american-workers-last-foreigners-first/ 9 Times Paul Ryan Put American Workers Last, Foreigners First]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.</ref> Ryan has aligned with the [[Koch brothers]].<ref>Binder, John (April 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/11/paul-ryans-globalist-legacy-ignoring-americas-working-class-at-the-behest-of-billionaire-koch-brothers/ Paul Ryan’s Globalist Legacy: Ignoring America’s Working Class at the Behest of Billionaire Koch Brothers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.</ref> While voicing [[pro-life]] positions, Ryan has a mixed record on abortion issues.<ref>Freiburger, Calvin (April 12, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/paul-ryan-retires-leaving-behind-mixed-record-on-life Paul Ryan retires, leaving behind mixed record on life]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 13, 2018.</ref> He called [[James Comey]] a man of integrity, "as far as I know", despite Comey admitting to leaking and being influenced by politics when investigating senior political officials.<ref>Richardson, Bradford (April 15, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/15/paul-ryan-says-james-comey-man-integrity-far-i-kno/ Paul Ryan: James Comey a man of integrity ‘as far as I know’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 15, 2018.</ref> After leaving Congress, Ryan joined the board of [[Fox News]], where he pushed for the network to turn against President Trump.<ref>Miguel, Luis (September 28, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/33531-paul-ryan-fox-corp-board-member-pushing-fox-news-to-dump-trump Paul Ryan, Fox Corp. Board Member, Pushing Fox News to Dump Trump]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 30, 2019.</ref>

==Early life==

==Early life==