Paul Ryan talks spending, 'Plan B' on House floor, but all eyes are on his tie

Rep. Paul Ryan took to the House floor this afternoon, charts in tow, to defend Speaker Boehner’s contentious “Plan B” proposal for dealing with the fiscal cliff. If implemented, “Plan B” would make Bush-era tax rates permanent for Americans making less than $1 million, but not for those making more. Democrats are dead-set against it because tax rates won’t increase for enough people, while many conservatives believe that tax rates should not increase for anyone. The House is set to vote on the proposal tonight.

Ryan’s known for his well-spoken, dynamic style, but today, several viewers found their eyes drawn to him for a different reason: his tie.

paul ryan (with exceedingly ugly tie) opens discussion of plan b http://t.co/UroAp2pV #PJNET

— So? (@MotherGoos3) December 20, 2012

https://twitter.com/BaltimoresBoy/status/281890579502206977

https://twitter.com/7im/status/281895760780472321

@7im Paul Ryan's tie looks like it came free from a box of Lucky Charms.

— Drocedus (@CNAmos) December 20, 2012

Ouch! Magically malicious.

Looks like Ryan’s damned if he does, damned if he doesn’t.