Tim Ryan in Axios.com political coverage


On Abortion: Opposed abortion; now supports woman's choice

Ryan previously opposed abortion based on his Catholic faith (and voted for the amendment that would prevent taxpayer dollars from funding them), but he announced his change of opinion in an op-ed in The Akron Beacon Journal in 2015. He said he now thinks "we must trust women and families--not politicians--to make the best decision for their lives."
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Apr 7, 2019

On Energy & Oil: Renewable energy will bring economic benefits

He wants the U.S. to harness the economic benefits of renewables. "There's so many industries out there growing. Wind and solar is growing at 25% to 30% a year. By 2030, there's gonna be 30 million electric vehicles. I want those vehicles made in the United States. I want the batteries made in the United States. I want the charging stations made in the United States."
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Apr 7, 2019

On Gun Control: Went from NRA A-rating to pro-gun control

Ryan previously received A-ratings from the National Rifle Association, but following the fatal Las Vegas shooting in 2017, he announced he would donate the $20,000 he'd received from the NRA's PAC to organizations that support of gun control.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Apr 7, 2019

On Health Care: Has supported Obamacare & single payer

Ryan has supported single-payer health care and the Affordable Care Act, he said in a Face the Nation interview.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Apr 7, 2019

On Tax Reform: Against tax cuts; they're counterproductive

Ryan does not support cutting taxes. On The View, he said tax cuts "have been the answer for everything since 1980. And what's happened since 1980? Average wages have been stagnant, health care costs have gone up."
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Apr 7, 2019

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