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

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.”

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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.