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Mahoning Valley Congressman Announces Presidential Candidacy

Ideastream Public Media | By Andrew Meyer - WKSU
Published April 4, 2019 at 12:05 PM EDT
Congressman Tim Ryan spoke at the Akron Press Club event at Quaker Station in Akron.
ANDREW MEYER
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Congressman Tim Ryan spoke at the Akron Press Club event at Quaker Station in Akron.

Congressman Tim Ryan (D-Niles) has joined the race for the Democratic nomination for president.  Ryan made his announcement on the ABC television program "The View." Ryan is viewed as a political moderate.  He was asked how he’ll appeal to the progressive wing of the party.

"I’m just gonna be myself. I’m gonna be for the things I’ve always been for. And I think that most progressives are gonna see that as a candidate that can not only advance a progressive agenda, but also win. I can win western PA. I can win Ohio. I can win Michigan. I can win Wisconsin and that means Donald Trump is going back to Mar-a-Lago fulltime."

Ryan made an unsuccessful bid in 2016 to replace Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader.  Ryan is planning an official kickoff rally in Youngstown on Saturday.

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Andrew joined WKSU News in 2014. He oversees the daily operations of the WKSU news department and its reporters and hosts, coordinates daily coverage, and serves as editor. His commitment is to help foster reporting that marks the best of what public radio has to offer: a mix of first-rate journalism with great storytelling. His responsibilities also include long-term strategic planning for news coverage in Northeast Ohio that serves WKSU’s audience via on-air, online, by social media and through emerging technologies. You can also hear Andrew on-air daily as the local host for Here and Now, Fresh Air, and The World.
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