The already large field of Democrats running for that party’s nomination in 2020 just grew by one:
BREAKING: Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio is the latest Democrat to jump into the 2020 race, announcing his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination on @TheView. https://t.co/RSgZbcnmCY pic.twitter.com/ECbrOvr2hs
— ABC News (@ABC) April 4, 2019
Tim Ryan: "I am running for President." https://t.co/J2ryRxCE4n
— Lachlan Markay (@lachlan) April 4, 2019
So far the excitement is palpable:
Um, who's he?
— Margaret Madigan (@mmadiganauthor) April 4, 2019
President of what?
— Daniel Kelly (@dkellyChi) April 4, 2019
Who?
— Grand Spring Training Moff Joseph (@GrandMoffJoseph) April 4, 2019
But maybe the reason Rep. Ryan is giving for why he’s running will help gain him some more exposure:
"As a congressman from Youngstown, Ohio for almost 20 years, I’ve watched the American Dream slip through the fingers of many Americans."
That isn't a great lede.https://t.co/uB4c9Pb3qH
— David Rutz (@DavidRutz) April 4, 2019
It’s a winner!
On his new presidential campaign website, @TimRyan explains why he's running:
"As a congressman from Youngstown, Ohio for almost 20 years, I’ve watched the American Dream slip through the fingers of many Americans."https://t.co/zBJfPxqYt4 pic.twitter.com/jt7Mb9wLES
— Taylor Popielarz (@TaylorPopielarz) April 4, 2019
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That could be interpreted in a way Rep. Ryan won’t want:
“I can ruin America like I ruined Youngstown.” ? https://t.co/xHGwRoxRnZ
— TheRightWingM ?? (@TheRightWingM) April 4, 2019
Sounds like a winning angle! *Eye roll*
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