After Ryan’s press conference, he was immediately asked about Trump’s racist comments, not his poverty plan. “Unfortunately, it doesn’t sell as many papers or get ratings,” Scott said of his poverty agenda. After Ryan wrapped up his answer to the questions about Trump, reporters followed up with even more questions about, you guessed it, Donald Trump. Ryan admitted to reporters that Trump’s racist and controversial comments “undercut” the efforts they’re making. The news is being dominated by only negative topics and subjects.”WASHINGTON -- In the age of Donald Trump, Republican leaders are learning that policy and substance don’t stand a chance.

Source: Huffington Post June 17, 2016 08:15 UTC