Deneeta Pope, Paul Ryan's former college sweetheart, says that she is a loyal supporter of Democrat Barack Obama.  However, she still can't resist rooting for her Republican ex-boyfriend.

According to the Daily Mail on Aug. 31st, Ryan's old African American flame spoke out about the touchy subject.

"I am indeed a Democrat. That's no secret. But although I have a different political association to Paul, I support him and wish him continued success."

Pope went on to claim that she had never been subject to any of the racism Ryan had spoke about in the past, but did touch on the caliber of person he is, according to the site:

"Paul is a very nice guy, a kind guy and a family guy.  He's very approachable and a likeable person."

Ryan had previously spoken to Milwaukee Magazine in 2005 and touched on some of his experiences with racism.

"I have a sister-in-law who's African American. My college sweetheart was black. I just experienced some ugly comments, some racist views from people who I thought were friends of mine."

Ryan had even had described himself as a "big, big fan" of Martin Luther King and a serious backer of civil rights.

Ryan had dated the Lincoln Park, Chicago I.T. specialist and realtor when they both attended Miami University in Ohio in the early 90's. She had even made a donation of $2,000 towards his campaign to become a congressman in 1997.  

However, Pope had also made three donations to President Obama's inaugural fund and is said to have been a registered Democrat since 2008.  

Ryan himself has been happily married to Janna Little for 12 years and has three children, while Pope recently tied the knot on her second marriage to Michael Thompson this past May in Italy.  

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