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Ryan Being Vetted for VP
National Review Online ^ | June 22, 2012 | Robert Costa

Posted on 06/22/2012 4:38:54 PM PDT by GeorgeWashingtonsGhost

I’m reliably informed that Representative Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, the Budget Committee chairman, has submitted paperwork to the Romney campaign. Sources confirm that he is being vetted for the vice-presidential nomination.

Ryan, one of the GOP’s brightest young stars, is clearly a favorite of Romney allies. But some top Republican officials are wary of plucking him from the House, where he is the party’s most influential voice on fiscal issues.

Earlier this week, Romney campaigned with Ryan in Janesville, Wis., Ryan’s hometown. Ryan previously stumped for Romney in late March and early April, ahead of Wisconsin’s Republican presidential primary.


TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Wisconsin
KEYWORDS: 2012; 2012veep; campaign; paulryan2012; romney; romney2012; ryan
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To: GeorgeWashingtonsGhost

I still think it is going to be someone out of left field. John Bolton, perhaps.


61 posted on 06/23/2012 4:37:51 AM PDT by nonliberal (Graduate: Curtis E. LeMay School of International Relations)
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To: Toadman; presently no screen name

Not only does the PNS make pointless insults but he lies.

I am not a Mitt Bot. I don’t know what a Mittbot is.

It seems to be a childish and way overused nickname for anyone who wants Romney as president instead of Obama.

And I am one of the most vocal and passionate supporters of pro-life on the planet.

I can just tell apples from oranges.


62 posted on 06/23/2012 7:12:04 AM PDT by altura
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To: GeorgeWashingtonsGhost

Correct me if I’m wrong, but WHERE is it written that Republican candidates have to resign their current posts to run?

I note that John Fing Kerry is still kicking in the Senate


63 posted on 06/23/2012 9:13:03 AM PDT by bill1952 (Choice is an illusion created between those with power - and those without)
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To: altura
I am not a Mitt Bot. I don’t know what a Mittbot is.

Will the real LIAR stand up.

64 posted on 06/23/2012 10:29:23 AM PDT by presently no screen name
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To: Toadman

If TRUTH is considered insulting to you - you are on the wrong site.

Look at you, posting what EVERY observer will do. NO TRUTH IN THAT - a romney supporter for sure!


65 posted on 06/23/2012 10:36:58 AM PDT by presently no screen name
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To: altura
Take it from me, you are wasting precious keystrokes.

It only ends when you simply reply, “let's just agree to disagree”. Even then you might get some push back.

Good luck my FRiend...

66 posted on 06/23/2012 11:09:10 AM PDT by Kickass Conservative (The only good Zombie is a dead Zombie, oh wait...)
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To: Kickass Conservative

Thank you. I know you’re right. Sometimes I can’t resist the temptation to waste keystrokes! lol


67 posted on 06/23/2012 11:31:06 AM PDT by altura
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To: nhoward14; altura

Oops ! That’s Jack Ryan I’m thinking of. Carry on !


68 posted on 06/23/2012 12:16:33 PM PDT by Celerity
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To: GOPsterinMA

Very amusing. I do think that Josh Mandel could be on the ticket in the future, if he unseats Sherrod Brown now.


69 posted on 06/23/2012 4:33:10 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued (Obama and Company lied, the American economy died)
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To: PapaBear3625

“Rubio’s statements on illegal immigrants disqualifies him.”

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Similarly for Allen West’s membership in the Congressional Black Caucus.


70 posted on 06/23/2012 4:39:12 PM PDT by EyeGuy (Armed, judgmental, fiscally responsible heterosexual.)
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To: rogue yam; Clintonfatigued
The greatest risk of Ryan is that if you pick him, you're also giving a hard endorsement of his economic plan.

Presidential candidates rarely spell out their plans as specifically as Ryan has, and while Romney has said he'd vote for the Paul plan if he was in Congress, he still has the wiggle room to distance himself from any component of it.

For this reason, picking Ryan would demonstrate the kind of political courage that many have criticized Romney for lacking.

71 posted on 06/23/2012 5:24:59 PM PDT by 92nina
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To: 92nina

I believe that the time is long past for our party to get serious about fiscal conservatism.

Having Ryan on the ticket would force the election to be about this most important issue.


72 posted on 06/23/2012 6:04:52 PM PDT by rogue yam
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To: altura
Not only does the PNS make pointless insults but he lies.

How hypocritical of you to say that considering you are the biggest liar in this forum.

73 posted on 06/23/2012 7:05:23 PM PDT by South40
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To: presently no screen name

What truth? Have you provided a single reference? Have you described a incident which causes your vitriolic insults to fellow FReepers? Your “about” page (at the time I looked) says nothing, so I can only speculate on your reasons for remaining anonymous. Who knows, perhaps you’re a DU troll. The only reason I injected myself into this thread is the fact that I don’t like bullies.

Go ahead and try to wag the dog. You have yet to counter with a point. You only continue to insult, which accomplishes nothing; however, I forgive you and will allow you to have the last word - since this is mine.


74 posted on 06/24/2012 1:10:32 AM PDT by Toadman (To piss off a conservative, tell a lie. To piss off a liberal, tell the truth.)
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To: presently no screen name

What truth? Have you provided a single reference? Have you described a incident which causes your vitriolic insults to fellow FReepers? Your “about” page (at the time I looked) says nothing, so I can only speculate on your reasons for remaining anonymous. Who knows, perhaps you’re a DU troll. The only reason I injected myself into this thread is the fact that I don’t like bullies.

Go ahead and try to wag the dog. You have yet to counter with a point. You only continue to insult, which accomplishes nothing; however, I forgive you and will allow you to have the last word - since this is mine.


75 posted on 06/24/2012 1:10:39 AM PDT by Toadman (To piss off a conservative, tell a lie. To piss off a liberal, tell the truth.)
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To: Toadman
When you insult, instead of offering a counter argument, you appear base and desperate. Your point, no matter how valid, is disregarded by EVERY observer.

What truth? Have you provided a single reference?

If you didn't just jump in trying to be so self important The only reason I injected myself into this thread is the fact that I don’t like bullies. you wouldn't have to ask!!

Now settle down and get educated or keep injecting yourself when you feel the NEED for some relevance.

Your “about” page (at the time I looked) says nothing, so I can only speculate on your reasons for remaining anonymous. Who knows, perhaps you’re a DU troll.

I keep myself anonymous to keep IDIOTS wondering - and it works every time!

76 posted on 06/24/2012 12:50:41 PM PDT by presently no screen name
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To: Clintonfatigued
Sherrod Brown blows and needs to be put out to pasture now!
77 posted on 06/24/2012 8:17:23 PM PDT by GOPsterinMA (The Glove don't fit.)
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