Paul Ryan on Wednesday night told a story about then-presidential candidate Barack Obama telling automotive workers that government can help keep their plant going -- an account that Ryan reportedly got wrong previously . Paul Ryan criticizes ' 08 Barack Obama quote about GM plant . Most of Wisconsin plant 's production stopped statement after statement ; all production stopped in ' 08 . Earlier this month , Ryan incorrectly said Obama made a promise . Ryan cleaned up speech at last , but important details still remain .
Paul Ryan criticizes ' 08 Barack Obama quote about GM plant . Most of Wisconsin plant 's production stopped statement after statement ; all production stopped in ' 08 . Earlier this month , Ryan incorrectly said Obama made a promise . Ryan cleaned up speech at last , but important details still remain .