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Ryan Solen Will Not Seek 2018 Democratic Nomination for Congress
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Ryan Solen Will Not Seek 2018 Democratic Nomination for Congress

Today I would like to declare my support for David Yankovich to seek the nomination.

Ryan Solen on the eve of the 2016 election
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Ryan Solen on the eve of the 2016 election

We have spent many months now fighting to break the status quo.

Paul Ryan is not a leader
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Paul Ryan is not a leader

Paul Ryan should have behaved like a real leader today and stood up to heckler who threatened the life of Hillary Clinton

Ryan Solen says Paul Ryan should quit his reelection now
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Ryan Solen says Paul Ryan should quit his reelection now

Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District deserves better than a Representative who will resign soon

Not running to be a political telemarketer
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Not running to be a political telemarketer

Paul Ryan’s Legislative Effectiveness Score is “Below Expectations.”

Paul Ryan— still ducking the voters of WI’s 1st Congressional District
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Paul Ryan— still ducking the voters of WI’s 1st Congressional District

In the absence of Paul Ryan, Solen chose to answer questions from Mike Daly, the audience, and viewers on Facebook Live.

Paul Ryan Refuses to Debate Ryan Solen
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Paul Ryan Refuses to Debate Ryan Solen

Solen Statement on Paul Ryan Refusing to Debate

9 days and still no response from Paul Ryan about debate invitation
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9 days and still no response from Paul Ryan about debate invitation

Does he consider himself too good to even respond to Ryan Solen?

Paul Ryan continues to avoid debate invitation
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Paul Ryan continues to avoid debate invitation

It has been seven days since the new invitation to debate was extended.

If Paul Ryan wins reelection he will lose as Speaker, resign November 9, cause special election in Wisconsin
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If Paul Ryan wins reelection he will lose as Speaker, resign November 9, cause special election in Wisconsin

Solen adds that, “continuing to run for reelection knowing that resigning is likely to happen immediately after Election Day is just playing politics and is not looking out for the people you represent.”

Day 3 of no response from Paul Ryan about the debate October 29.
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Day 3 of no response from Paul Ryan about the debate October 29.

Solen requested the Speaker respond by 5PM on October 28.

Ryan Solen on his candidacy and why he shows up to every invitation he can
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Ryan Solen on his candidacy and why he shows up to every invitation he can

Solen became the Democratic nominee in August and has steadily increased his support among Democrats.

Ryan Solen officially invites Paul Ryan to debate October 29
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Ryan Solen officially invites Paul Ryan to debate October 29

Ryan Solen has made every effort to accommodate Paul Ryan and eagerly awaits his RSVP.

Reintroducing Ryan Solen, Paul Ryan’s election opponent
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Reintroducing Ryan Solen, Paul Ryan’s election opponent

In short, Ryan Solen is a rising star.

Ryan Solen on Donald Trump’s lewd comments about women and what Paul Ryan must do
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Ryan Solen on Donald Trump’s lewd comments about women and what Paul Ryan must do

Ryan Solen respects women as equals.

Paul Ryan and Donald Trump hitting the campaign trail together?
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Paul Ryan and Donald Trump hitting the campaign trail together?

Paul Ryan’s press indicates he is none too pleased to appear with Trump.

Paul Ryan and Donald Trump and the Ayn Rand philosophy of selfishness, divisiveness
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Paul Ryan and Donald Trump and the Ayn Rand philosophy of selfishness, divisiveness

Like Donald Trump, Paul Ryan cares only about Paul Ryan.

Ryan Solen on the Vice Presidential Debate and about his debate with Paul Ryan
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Ryan Solen on the Vice Presidential Debate and about his debate with Paul Ryan

Pence claimed Kaine was attacking him but Trump made all the statements Kaine mentioned.

Where is Paul Ryan?
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Where is Paul Ryan?

"Stop running all over the country and start serving the people who elected you."

Why doesn’t Paul Ryan want his constituents to vote?
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Why doesn’t Paul Ryan want his constituents to vote?

Paul Ryan’s constituents have a right to know the positions of their representative.

Ryan Solen on the First Presidential Debate and Paul Ryan’s reaction to it
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Ryan Solen on the First Presidential Debate and Paul Ryan’s reaction to it

He has no position on Trump’s comment that paying no federal income taxes “makes me smart.”

Protecting the Medicare programs Paul Ryan wants to end
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Protecting the Medicare programs Paul Ryan wants to end

Privatization of Medicare—making coverage market-based—does not help seniors.

Ryan Solen to watch first Presidential Debate with Racine County Democrats
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Ryan Solen to watch first Presidential Debate with Racine County Democrats

The watch party will be located in a back room of the Angry Brothers Pub allowing everyone to hear the debate.

Paul Ryan is out of touch with working class Americans
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Paul Ryan is out of touch with working class Americans

Paul Ryan: hardly a champion of the unemployed.

Ryan Solen on Paul Ryan’s Military Experience
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Ryan Solen on Paul Ryan’s Military Experience

If Paul Ryan were so committed to fighting in Iraq, why did he not volunteer?

An open letter to Paul Ryan
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An open letter to Paul Ryan

Please consider this the start of debate.

Paul Ryan’s absences from House votes not acceptable
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Paul Ryan’s absences from House votes not acceptable

Apparently, the House functions best without Ryan’s presence.

Paul Ryan still endorses unfit candidate Trump
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Paul Ryan still endorses unfit candidate Trump

Donald Trump continues to demonstrate he is unfit to be President and Paul Ryan continues to endorse him. Ryan Solen wants to know why.

Ryan Solen supports unions this Labor Day but Paul Ryan flakes
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Ryan Solen supports unions this Labor Day but Paul Ryan flakes

Paul Ryan, however, supports unions only when they benefit him or his family.

Ryan Solen asks why Paul Ryan won’t respond to debate requests after 22 days
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Ryan Solen asks why Paul Ryan won’t respond to debate requests after 22 days

If Paul Ryan won’t even respond to Ryan Solen about the most American campaign tradition who will he respond to?

Is Paul Ryan afraid to debate?
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Is Paul Ryan afraid to debate?

Ryan Solen asks why Paul Ryan is afraid to debate after 15 days without a response to multiple requests

Ryan Solen: Appleton, WI Planned Parenthood closing due to lack of security budget a tragedy for Wisconsin.
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Ryan Solen: Appleton, WI Planned Parenthood closing due to lack of security budget a tragedy for Wisconsin.

The new security protocols were instituted after last year’s attack at a Colorado Planned Parenthood by a right-wing extremist that left 3 people dead and 9 injured.

Day 13: Paul Ryan of Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District won’t even respond to Ryan Solen’s request for a debate.
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Day 13: Paul Ryan of Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District won’t even respond to Ryan Solen’s request for a debate.

The point of a debate is to educate voters on the issues and our stances.

Ryan Solen attends AmVets Riders Fundraiser supporting Veterans Groups
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Ryan Solen attends AmVets Riders Fundraiser supporting Veterans Groups

A veteran of the Iraq war himself, supporting other veterans is an issue that is important to him.

Ryan Solen attends Hannity taping of Donald Trump interview
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Ryan Solen attends Hannity taping of Donald Trump interview

"We should not be governed by fear or anger."

Democrat Ryan Solen in Day 8 of no response from Paul Ryan
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Democrat Ryan Solen in Day 8 of no response from Paul Ryan

re: debate request and ask the people of Wisconsin and America for help

Democrat Ryan Solen in Day 4 of no response from Paul Ryan debate request
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Democrat Ryan Solen in Day 4 of no response from Paul Ryan debate request

Today there has been a new development.

Democrat Ryan Solen in Day 3 of no response from Paul Ryan debate request
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Democrat Ryan Solen in Day 3 of no response from Paul Ryan debate request

As the House Speaker and former candidate for Vice President, Paul Ryan should be an experienced debater.

Democrat Ryan Solen in Day 2 of no response from Paul Ryan debate request
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Democrat Ryan Solen in Day 2 of no response from Paul Ryan debate request

As the House Speaker and former candidate for Vice President, Paul Ryan should be an experienced debater.

Why does Paul Ryan continue to endorse Trump?
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Why does Paul Ryan continue to endorse Trump?

Ryan Solen doesn’t play games with America’s future.