Paul Ryan outlines competing vision to Donald Trump at Koch brothers retreat in Colorado Springs https://t.co/nmiOJMrWlo by @ByJohnFrank

— The Denver Post (@denverpost) August 2, 2016

COLORADO SPRINGS — U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan outlined what he suggested is an optimistic, policy-driven platform for the Republican Party at an exclusive retreat for conservative donors Monday, showcasing a competing vision to the darker campaign of Donald Trump.

The Wisconsin lawmaker said Republicans face a “fight for the soul of our party” as he spoke on the final day of a seminar hosted by billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch that drew 400-plus to The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs.

If Republicans retain control in the House, Ryan said the agenda will focus on six main points: reducing poverty, strengthening national security, eliminating regulations, reducing the size of government, replacing Obamacare and reforming the tax code.

Oh, and Paul Ryan didn’t mention The Donald™ by name. Profile in courage.