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Romney Taps Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan As Running Mate

Posted by timothy on from the cultural-diversity dept.

Shortly after 9 a.m. Eastern time Saturday, Republican candidate Mitt Romney officially announced (via phone app) his selection of 42-year-old Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan as running mate for the 2012 U.S. presidential race. Ryan's selection was announced by the Romney campaign to various media outlets earlier this morning. Ryan is considered popular among a wide range of Republican voters, being a budget hawk who favors less liberal laws concerning abortion. Ryan's lauded popularity among Tea Party voters is mixed; some reports describe him as a Tea Party favorite, others as a far-right imposter.

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  1. Not much surprise. by jcr · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Ryan's the best choice that was available to Willard, since nobody with any integrity would settle for Willard as the candidate.

    -jcr

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    The only title of honor that a tyrant can grant is "Enemy of the State."