Subject: For ASAP Review: Ryan Statement
From: "Paustenbach, Mark" <[email-masked]>
To: RR2 <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 5 May 2016 14:08:27 -0700

SL: DNC Statement on Paul Ryan Refusing to Endorse Donald Trump

"Well, that was awkward. Paul Ryan - the highest-ranking Republican in the country, and chair of the Republican National Convention - just said he can't support Dangerous Donald Trump's nomination for president. Even Ryan recognizes that Trump's dangerous rhetoric is about to start poisoning down-ballot races, including his own previously safe seat in Wisconsin. But he and his fellow House Republicans have no one to blame but themselves: they paved the way for the GOP to become the party of Trump with their own extreme rhetoric, divisive policies, and obstruction. But bring a hazmat suit if you're one of the remaining Republican leaders still planning to stand with your nominee - Trump has gone radioactive." - Mark Paustenbach, DNC National Press Secretary

Mark Paustenbach
National Press Secretary &
Deputy Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
W: 202.863.8148
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