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pnwmom

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4. Ryan had been talking to Republicans in Congress all day who opposed the bailout.

Reply to Hissyspit (Original post)

Mon Aug 13, 2012, 06:45 PM

Aug 2012

The stock market went up at the end of the day, because rumors of the bailout meeting were spreading.

But Ryan sold, instead -- at the same time that Republican leaders were going on record opposing the bailout.

Maybe the Romney campaign is telling the truth now. But Reagan's slogan applies: Trust, but verify.

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TPM: Paul Ryan Insider Trading Rumor Quickly Debunked [View all] Hissyspit Aug 2012 OP

Well, shoot. Woulda been nice, but we at least still have the issues to fall back on. Bucky Aug 2012 #1

Mitt would need his Michigan Highway Patrol costume to do any groping. gordianot Aug 2012 #6

Good catch! chknltl Aug 2012 #2

Was the meeting retroactively moved to after trading hours? You never know with these guys. nt valerief Aug 2012 #3

Ryan had been talking to Republicans in Congress all day who opposed the bailout. pnwmom Aug 2012 #4

How did he vote on the Congressional insider trading law? Bandit Aug 2012 #5

Reading the comments it seems there are some who aren't completely satisfied. nc4bo Aug 2012 #7