Mitt Romney Picks Paul Ryan as Running Mate: Western Springs Reacts
Mitt Romney announced Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin to be his running mate at a huge rally in Norfolk, VA, this morning. What do you think of this choice, and how will it influence the campaign?
At a huge rally in Norfolk, VA, this morning, Mitt Romney finally made the announcement that many have been anxiously waiting to hear—his choice in a running mate. Mitt Romney announced Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Janesville) as his vice presidential running mate Saturday morning—a move that caught many by surprise. At the rally, Romney dubbed the two men, "America's Comeback Team," The New York Times reported. Ryan, a favorite of conservatives, is being called a bit of a gamble in the news today. Even some conservatives worry about how Ryan's famous budget plan will come into play in the election. Ezra Klein, of the Washington Post, said today that Romney's pick is an admission of fear. Campaigns don't go with a risky pick if they're confident in …
Joseph R. Martan
11:10 am on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
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