That would be great but at this point I really don’t care who it is as long as he doesn’t pick Barack Obama.
Hmm . . . USS Wisconsin for Paul Ryan or Norfolk for Bob McConnell? This should keep the pundits busy tonight.
Paul Ryan strikes me as a very strong person.
His pick underscores the need to solve the country’s fiscal crisis, which I think a majority of the nation is super worried about.
Why Saturday? And while the olympics are still going on? To be on the Sunday talk shows, I guess...
Paul Ryan did not want to do this. So, if he has finally agreed to do this, he has been talked into it for the good of the country. God Bless him for being a true Patriot.
God Bless WHOEVER is called to serve tomorrow morning.
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Romney to announce running mate Saturday Morning in Virginian
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Romney to announce running mate Saturday Morning in Virginia
Will make Obama - Bye-done in 2012!
I definitely like Ryan better than Rubio, McDonnell, Pawlenty...and Portman, whoever he is. Christie is the best possible Republican to be New Jersey governor, but it’s very unclear how on-message he would be on the national stage.
I’ve seen Ryan on TV give compelling, intelligent, reasonable and persuasive arguments for conservative positions. That’s more than I can say for most of the picks Romney’s been considering. Ryan seems like a true believer and not a political hack or career politician. He’s not a fire-breathing attack dog, but he doesn’t seem too shy about sticking the knife in Obama on matters of substance.
Another problem with Ryan is that Romney is doubling down on fiscal/economic issues. He’s not balancing himself out with someone who has national security or social conservative credibility. My preferred dark horse was Jon Kyl, to lend elder statesman credibility and what I believe are strong conservative credentials. Another drawback to Ryan is that he appears quite young, even younger than he is. So that could give the impression to some people that he’s inexperienced. Not that that hurt Obama.
Another problem could be having two guys who like to play the “nice guy” card on the ticket. That may not be the most effective way to deal with the Democrats’ venom. We already see Romney falling into the trap of trying to act “nice” towards Obama or rise above the fray. But when someone viciously attacks you with lies, and you just smile and say they’re being silly, it doesn’t make you seem authentic. Normal people know they would be angry and want to strike back if someone spread lies and rumors about them. So they question your credibility if you don’t have a similar reaction when you’re claiming the same thing is happening to you.
I wonder why he is choosing a Saturday to announce. I think some time after the Olympics would be a better time. Plus why not at the convention? This guy is just going through the motions.
I luv when our side pisses curmudgeons on our side!
McDonnell is a good choice.
I love Paul Ryan, but he REALLY should stay in the House to get this budget thing going once we eliminate the Obamugabe cult in the Senate.
Jindal is a good choice.
I love Marco Rubio, but a first term Senator? Let’s not rush things.
Could be that the plane in Wisconsin was a fake out, and that they will announce McDonnell in VA? Odd venue to announce if it is Ryan.
Another Ryan, eh? Hope he’s not divorced....
That would make a great birthday present for this Wisconsin native :)
Ohhhhhh, yah!!!!!
If they go with someone young like Ryan at 42 then perhaps it’s better to go with Kelly Ayotte who’s 43 & will bring the female demographic plus none of the medicare crap we are going to hear about endlessly. Just my 2 cents.