I don't think it's as bad as Palin--certainly Ryan has a lot of national fame. But he's very much on the hard-right side when it comes to fiscal issues, and he's a favorite among the Tea Party right.
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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Consuela - Aug 10, 2012 8:14:31 pm PDT #17784 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Cashmere - Aug 10, 2012 8:18:38 pm PDT #17785 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Ryan's a sure fire way to alienate senior voters. He's been booed by the elderly voters in his own district. His "budget" plan is sop for the Tea Party and Norquistites.
The fact that he collected social security as a teenager and used it to get through college and now wants to dismantle it is sweet, sweet irony.
Portman was a solid, conservative statesman. He is a HUGE republican fundraiser and has the respect of both parties in the house. He could have helped regain the trust of moderate republicans who voted for Obama.
le nubian - Aug 10, 2012 8:19:35 pm PDT #17786 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
le nubian - Aug 10, 2012 8:20:15 pm PDT #17787 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
His budget is a mess. Like it is not a serious budget at all. I'm not sure how his candidacy helps Romney except it might help bring the conservatives to the polls.
Thing is, I guess like Palin, it will bring the Democrats to the polls as well.
le nubian - Aug 10, 2012 8:21:05 pm PDT #17788 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
He's been booed by the elderly voters in his own district.
Get out of town. I did not know this.
msbelle - Aug 10, 2012 8:22:22 pm PDT #17789 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I would very much like a lefty PAC to make commercial using video of the booing. and it should start airing the second the announcement is made.
Cashmere - Aug 10, 2012 8:23:16 pm PDT #17790 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Consuela - Aug 10, 2012 8:31:15 pm PDT #17791 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Oh, man, the 4x100 relay was awesome.
le nubian - Aug 10, 2012 8:36:50 pm PDT #17792 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Wow Cashmere, thanks for that.
Cashmere - Aug 10, 2012 8:38:48 pm PDT #17793 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.
There are some excellent Wisconsin politicos on Twitter. This clip is getting a lot of play and many retweets.