Teachers unions blast Mitt Romney's selection of Paul Ryan, calling it 'the most out-of-touch ticket in decades' | MLive.com

Teachers unions blast Mitt Romney's selection of Paul Ryan, calling it 'the most out-of-touch ticket in decades' | MLive.com:

Teachers unions blast Mitt Romney's selection of Paul Ryan, calling it 'the most out-of-touch ticket in decades'

Dave Murray | MLive.comAmerican Federation of Teachers members loudly supported the Obama-Biden ticket during the vice president's appearance at the AFT convention in Detroit last month.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Teachers union leaders blasted Mitt Romney’s selection of Paul Ryan as his running mate, saying that tapping the Wisconsin representative proves Romney “ is more willing to help the rich get richer than ensuring middle class families get ahead.”

The head of the American Federation of Teachers called the paid "the most out-of-touch ticket in decades."

Romney, the presumptive GOP nominee, announced his selection of Ryan this morning in Virginia, saying the seven-term congressman is widely respected for his leadership skills and his intellect, and for his ability to tackle serious issues.

“Together, we understand that a limited government and fiscal responsibility will unleash prosperity