jsonline: Former Sen. Russ Feingold told delegates: "You have a special responsibility as the Wisconsin delegation to set the record straight on Paul Ryan, and to show this idea of him being tough on spending is an absolute myth."
WISC Channel3000 had this report:
Feingold lambasted Ryan's record in the House and ripped his speech to the GOP convention last week, which Feingold said was full of "fabrications and deceptions."
Feingold's blistering comments are a bit more noteworthy because of his friendly relationship with Ryan over the years ... Feingold singled out Ryan's address which drew criticism in the media ... Feingold charged that Ryan "delivered the least honest of all the Republican convention speeches." In his speech, Ryan seemed to blame Obama for GM's failure to keep the plant running ... The Romney-Ryan campaign has argued that Obama "promised" to either keep the plant open or help it relaunch.
Feingold also blasted Ryan for his support of trade agreements that Feingold blames for the loss of industrial jobs. And Feingold accused Ryan of supporting policies under Bush - including wars and tax cuts - that fueled deficits. In an interview later, Feingold said of his relationship with Ryan, "I assume we'll continue to be polite and collegial to each other. You know our fathers had violent disagreements about politics . . . they were across the hall from each other . . . but the civility was clear and the civility will continue. But when somebody is on the national ticket and intentionally says things that you know (aren't) right, you got to call him on it."
Feingold argued that Ryan's credibility was hurt by the speech. "He had a really good reputation going into that night, and I think it was hurt significantly," said Feingold.
Feingold wasn't the only one leveling off on Ryan:
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi attacked Ryan's plan to "voucherize" Medicare, calling it a "transparent trick to end Medicare," Politico reported.
Minnesota congressman Keith Ellison urged Wisconsin Democrats to help "get rid of Paul Ryan."
"What if he lost his House seat too? That'd be nice," said Ellison (Ryan is simultaneously on the ballot for Congress and vice president).
Lee Saunders, head of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, told delegates they can help stop Ryan. "You have seen Paul Ryan in action, and you will be our spokespersons all over the country to tell everyone who Paul Ryan really is." Saunders said.
Saunders showed a bit more passion, using the old "Hollywood" empty chair trick:
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