• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
Dem Ohio Senate Candidate Pressed on Criticism of Biden’s Student Debt Plan – Despite Past Tweet

Dem Ohio Senate Candidate Pressed on Criticism of Biden’s Student Debt Plan – Despite Past Tweet

August 29, 2022
Delaware Legalizes Assisted Suicide After Protracted Legal Battle

Delaware Legalizes Assisted Suicide After Protracted Legal Battle

May 20, 2025
‘One Step Ahead’: House Republicans Want To Make America’s Borders Even Harder To Illegally Cross

‘One Step Ahead’: House Republicans Want To Make America’s Borders Even Harder To Illegally Cross

May 20, 2025
How GOP Can Wage ‘War On Regulations’ With Trump’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’

How GOP Can Wage ‘War On Regulations’ With Trump’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’

May 20, 2025
GOP Calls Senate Dems’ Bluff On ‘Newfound’ Filibuster Concern Now That EV Mandates Are On Chopping Block

GOP Calls Senate Dems’ Bluff On ‘Newfound’ Filibuster Concern Now That EV Mandates Are On Chopping Block

May 20, 2025
Senate Dems Join GOP To Approve Major Trump Campaign Promise In Surprise Move

Senate Dems Join GOP To Approve Major Trump Campaign Promise In Surprise Move

May 20, 2025
GOP Pushes Tax To Pay For Trump Agenda And Depress Illegal Immigration In One Fell Swoop

GOP Pushes Tax To Pay For Trump Agenda And Depress Illegal Immigration In One Fell Swoop

May 20, 2025
Jury In Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Sex Trial Won’t Be Confirmed Until Friday

Legal Analyst Says ‘Acquittal is Very Likely’ in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sex Trial

May 20, 2025
‘Civil War Of Epic Proportions’: Syria Could Be ‘Weeks’ Away From Implosion Despite Sanctions Relief, Rubio Warns

‘Civil War Of Epic Proportions’: Syria Could Be ‘Weeks’ Away From Implosion Despite Sanctions Relief, Rubio Warns

May 20, 2025
Nancy Mace Shows Nude Photo Of Herself During Hearing

Nancy Mace Shows Nude Photo Of Herself During Hearing

May 20, 2025
Trump Vaccine Policy Limits Access to COVID Shots

Trump Vaccine Policy Limits Access to COVID Shots

May 20, 2025
GOP Rep Who Was Censured For Opposing Trans Athletes Sticks It To Democrats With Supreme Court Victory

GOP Rep Who Was Censured For Opposing Trans Athletes Sticks It To Democrats With Supreme Court Victory

May 20, 2025
DANIEL MCCARTHY: How Glenn Youngkin’s Miracle Became A Curse

DANIEL MCCARTHY: How Glenn Youngkin’s Miracle Became A Curse

May 20, 2025
  • Donald Trump
  • State of the Union
  • Elon Musk
  • Tariffs
  • Congress
  • Faith
  • Immigration
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
  • Login
IJR
  • Politics
  • US News
  • Commentary
  • World News
  • Faith
  • Latest Polls
No Result
View All Result
IJR
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Dem Ohio Senate Candidate Pressed on Criticism of Biden’s Student Debt Plan – Despite Past Tweet

by Bradley Cortright
August 29, 2022 at 10:49 am
in News
250 2
0
Dem Ohio Senate Candidate Pressed on Criticism of Biden’s Student Debt Plan – Despite Past Tweet
491
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Ohio Democratic Senate candidate Tim Ryan is facing questions about his criticism of President Joe Biden’s student debt cancellation plan — despite previously appearing to be open to supporting such a move.

On Sunday, CNN’s Dana Bash noted that in 2018, Ryan tweeted, “Student debt is out of control. If we can bail out the banks who did everything wrong, we can help out the students who did everything right.”

“Isn’t that what President Biden’s policy is trying to do?” she asked.

Ryan responded, “Again, I mean, we’re not saying that there’s not a significant burden here. The cost of college is outrageous. But there’s nothing in here to control that cost.”

“I think we can get a significant way down the road by allowing them to re-negotiate down the interest rates and put some money into their pocket. And again, there’s a lot of people out here who are doing everything right,” he continued.

Finally, the Senate hopeful added, “So if it’s part of a broader package, we can certainly talk about it. That’s why I think a tax cut for all working people or medical debt — which isn’t directly linked to somebody who goes to college — I mean, I think we’ve got to have a broader package here. And I would certainly support something like that. But I think the general tax cut’s the best way to go.”

Watch the video below:

Democrat Rep. Tim Ryan, running for Senate in Ohio, came out against the Biden admin's student debt relief.

This morning, @DanaBashCNN asks him about a 2018 tweet that makes it seem he'd be very much on board with Biden's plan here. pic.twitter.com/7m4Sq71QTE

— The Recount (@therecount) August 28, 2022

Biden announced his move to cancel up to $20,000 in student loan debt for certain borrowers, as IJR reported.

Individuals who make less than $125,000 a year will be eligible to see up to $20,000 of debt canceled if they received Pell Grants.

Those who did not receive Pell Grants and are under the income cap are eligible to see up to $10,000 in student loan debt canceled.

A “fact-sheet” released by the White House reported that 90% of the benefit of the loan cancellations will “go to borrowers earning less than $75,000 a year.”

It also claims the move will “advance racial equity.”

In keeping with my campaign promise, my Administration is announcing a plan to give working and middle class families breathing room as they prepare to resume federal student loan payments in January 2023.

I'll have more details this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/kuZNqoMe4I

— President Biden (@POTUS) August 24, 2022

After the plan was announced, Ryan criticized it and said it “sends the wrong message.”

“While there’s no doubt that a college education should be about opening opportunities, waiving debt for those already on a trajectory to financial security sends the wrong message to the millions of Ohioans without a degree working just as hard to make ends meet,” he argued. “Instead of forgiving student loans for six-figure earners, we should be working to level the playing field for all Americans.”

Conservatives also blasted the plan as immoral and an affront to the Constitution.

Tags: CongressJoe BidenpoliticsTim Ryan
Do you like Ryan's suggestion?

Completing this poll entitles you to our news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Yes: 100% (1 Votes)
No: 0% (0 Votes)
Share196Tweet123
Bradley Cortright

Bradley Cortright

IJR, Senior Writer He's written for Independent Journal Review since 2019.

Advertisements

Top Stories June 10th
Top Stories June 7th
Top Stories June 6th
Top Stories June 3rd
Top Stories May 30th
Top Stories May 29th
Top Stories May 24th
Top Stories May 23rd
Top Stories May 21st
Top Stories May 17th

Join Over 6M Subscribers

We’re organizing an online community to elevate trusted voices on all sides so that you can be fully informed.





IJR

    Copyright © 2024 IJR

Trusted Voices On All Sides

  • About Us
  • GDPR Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Editorial Standards & Corrections Policy
  • Subscribe to IJR

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Politics
  • US News
  • Commentary
  • World News
  • Faith
  • Latest Polls

    Copyright © 2024 IJR

Top Stories June 10th Top Stories June 7th Top Stories June 6th Top Stories June 3rd Top Stories May 30th Top Stories May 29th Top Stories May 24th Top Stories May 23rd Top Stories May 21st Top Stories May 17th