Rep. Paul Ryan made controversial comments on poverty that triggered backlash over race . He met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus to clear the air . The group 's chair said the meeting did n't accomplish that much , disagreements remain . More than a month after the Wisconsin Republican ignited an angry backlash over comments that many viewed as racially insensitive , the House Budget Committee chairman sat down with members of the group to clear the air . Score: 6
Rep. Paul Ryan made controversial comments on poverty that triggered backlash over race . He met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus to clear the air . The group 's chair said the meeting did n't accomplish that much , disagreements remain . Score: 6