Paul Ryan: "...I see the Tea Party as indispensable."

[DonViejo]

Paul Ryan Defends Conservative Groups

CAITLIN MACNEAL – DECEMBER 15, 2013, 9:50 AM EST

Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) one of the budget deal negotiators, on Sunday defended conservative groups criticized by House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) for coming out against the budget agreement this week.

"I think these groups are valuable," he said on "Fox News Sunday.""They're part of our conservative family. I'd prefer to keep these conversations within our family."

Ryan did say that he was not pleased that groups opposed the deal so quickly, but still said that the Tea Party is valuable.

"John was frustrated because they came out against our agreement before we even reached an agreement," he said. "I was frustrated as well. But I see the Tea Party as indispensable."

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[Mass]

1. No surprise here. Ryan is a Tea Party guy.

It is always amazing how the media fawns on him.

[ladjf]

2. Once again, Ryan shows himself to be a disingenuous idiot. nt

[TheCowsCameHome]

3. Yes, in the same way everyone needs

an asshole.

Good analogy, Paul.

[JHB]

4. Well, who do you think his audience was?

Ryan goes on Teabagger-Approved Promotional Network, boldly says flattering things about Tea Party. #shockingdevelopment

[CTyankee]

5. I'll bet he does!

Oh, boy! Doncha love it when the wheels come off with republicans?

[blkmusclmachine]

6. Ryan luvs him some Tea.