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Jimmy Dahroug: The Ryan Choice from Different Perspectives
As a fan of Christopher Guest Movies, I was pretty pleased. I always thought Mitt Romney resembled Fred Willard. Paul Ryan looks a bit like John Michael Higgins, another Christopher Guest Alum. Sure, I...
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Ron Granieri: We Get the Leaders We Deserve
I agree with Tom that it is a shame that Romney feels the need to tack further to the right. I would go even further to say I am sorry that two smart people such as Romney and Ryan have so little...
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Artur Davis: Ryan’s Inspiring Rise from Obscurity
I will offer the obligatory caveat: I know Paul Ryan from serving with him on two congressional committees for all eight years I served in the House. It is not fair to call him a friend, at least not...
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John Y’s Musings from the Middle: Paul Ryan – A Missed Opportunity?
The first thing I thought of when I Googled news of Paul Ryan being Mitt Romney’s choice for VP was “He looks like Romney’s Mini Me.” I thought I’d start off my post with this observation but decided...
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Jordan Stivers: Why is “Moderate” A Dirty Word?
Mitt Romney’s choice of Paul Ryan for a running mate reminds me of John McCain’s choice of Sarah Palin to appease the far right of the Republican party that has become increasingly influential since...
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Robert Kahne: Romney’s Best Possible Pick
I have to object pretty strongly to Jonathan’s first reason for liking the Paul Ryan pick–I believe the characterization of Paul Ryan as a policy wonk is an affront to policy wonks of all stripes. As...
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Rod Jetton: Ryan is a Great Pick
I think it is a great pick. Republicans need to remind voters about all the economic, deficit and budget promises Team Obama made during the 2008 campaign and the 2009/10 recovery efforts. These...
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Ethan Berkowitz: Romney-Ryan Republicans
Romney-Ryan Republicans. It’s good alliteration, but not a game changer. First, the electorate votes the top of the ticket, and Ryan isn’t energizing enough to get a major deviation from that rule....
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Jason Grill & Steve Schulman: Quick Thoughts on Romney
Good pick for the Republican base, but not enough. Obama/Biden will get a second term. Romney v2.0. Not very imaginative, but that's Romney.
View ArticleThe RP Nation Weighs in on Paul Ryan
I LOVE the Ryan pick. We need less government involvement is everything we do, and we MUST address the nation’s debt. Perfect Man for the position. L.B. I can’t stand Paul Ryan either. I just...
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