Romney taps Paul Ryan as VP

Zxanphorian · 11th Aug 2012, 10:35 AM

Live blog: Mitt Romney's V.P. announcement

So, Mitt Romney announced today that his running mate will be Rep Paul Ryan from Wisconsin.

Also: [lolitics] Veepstakes

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Originally Posted by Zxanphorian

From yesterday's primaries, the Republican primary is essentially over (contrary to what Santorum and Gingrich are saying), and Romney will switch gears to the general election. Which begs the question: Who will he pick as the running mate?

I left out a poll here because the list of potential folks he will choose from is extensive, and my thoughts may not (read: will) be different than your thoughts.

My guess will be Paul Ryan, known for his widely-supported budget(s) within the GOP. He has endorsed Romney, and has attended many of his rallies. Of all endorsers, he would be the most potent choice for VP.

I would have said Marco Rubio, a rising star in the GOP, but he ruled it out. Also Chris Christie would be on the list, but he enjoys being governor of New Jersey too much to give it up.

I was right! Months in advance!

Edit: I forgot the [lolitics] tag. Oh well.

Tux Android · 11th Aug 2012, 12:10 PM

Here comes the public extinction so far.

Capt.Toilet · 11th Aug 2012, 12:15 PM

Have no idea who this guy is, but he is a politician so he is automatically an idiot. Carry on lolitics

DarkED · 11th Aug 2012, 12:47 PM

So I guess our only hope is that people will realize Romney is a catastrophe and vote against him.

Yep, we're boned.

Peavey · 11th Aug 2012, 01:10 PM

Romney introduced the guy as, "The Next President of the United States."

DarkED · 11th Aug 2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Peavey

Romney introduced the guy as, "The Next President of the United States."

Does that mean Romney plans to resign or be assassinated if he is elected?

Firefly · 11th Aug 2012, 02:01 PM

It could be worse, he could be a lefty.
Then you'ed be screwed.

Vaskadar · 11th Aug 2012, 02:07 PM

Wait wait wait, you mean he uses his left hand for everything? :P

I'm an ambidextrous person myself. You righties and lefties can go suck it.

Selerox · 11th Aug 2012, 02:52 PM

Religious nut-job joined by Economic extremist.

Can't wait for the result of that pairing. US politics remains as regressive as ever.

Vaskadar · 11th Aug 2012, 02:55 PM

THE DARK AGES COMETH! :O

BillyBadAss · 11th Aug 2012, 09:40 PM

Paul Ryan's new tax plan would mean Romney would only pay 0.86% tax. He likes those those numbers.

Zur · 12th Aug 2012, 04:00 AM

Romney is a lunatic. Have you seen how he's insulted some officials in Russia ? This guy is just another warmonger.

Gir · 12th Aug 2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Zxanphorian

I was right! Months in advance!

A person somewhere in Burkina Faso cares!

d3tox · 12th Aug 2012, 12:35 PM

I'm still laughing... This guy won't help them appeal to moderates.

Zxanphorian · 12th Aug 2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Zur

Romney is a lunatic. Have you seen how he's insulted some officials in Russia ? This guy is just another warmonger.

Not to mention how he insulted the Palestinians by alluding that their culture is somehow 'inferior' to places such as Israel. If he becomes president the peace process between the two will regress, there is no doubt about it.

Jacks:SmirkingRevenge · 12th Aug 2012, 03:56 PM

if there's one thing the GOP does right, it's doubling-down on insanity.

Ryan is a psychopath.
if people weren't going to vote for Romney before, this pick will not help.

TWD · 12th Aug 2012, 04:20 PM

I was going to post something, but I'd rather not interrupt your echo chamber.

DeathBooger · 12th Aug 2012, 05:05 PM

I like Obama because we've had 4 years of nothing really happening aside from a lot of talk and all of our problems are slowly disappearing. We need 4 more years of that.

Jacks:SmirkingRevenge · 12th Aug 2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TWD

I was going to post something, but I'd rather not interrupt your echo chamber.

Peavey · 12th Aug 2012, 09:07 PM

HAHAHAHAHA it's TWD's little jammy-jams

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Vaskadar It's time I look back from outer space Join Date: Feb. 12th, 2008 Location: and face the mirror I still have to face Posts: 2,288	Wait wait wait, you mean he uses his left hand for everything? :P I'm an ambidextrous person myself. You righties and lefties can go suck it. __________________ Love is wise, and hatred is foolish.

11th Aug 2012, 02:52 PM	#9
Selerox COR AD COR LOQVITVR Join Date: Nov. 12th, 1999 Location: TheUKofGBandNI Posts: 6,420	BZZZZ Wrong answer! Religious nut-job joined by Economic extremist. Can't wait for the result of that pairing. US politics remains as regressive as ever. __________________ "There are no Christians, as far as I know, blowing up buildings. I am not aware of Christian suicide bombers. I am not aware of any major Christian denomination that believes the penalty for apostasy is death. I have mixed feelings about the decline for Christianity, in so far that Christianity might be a bulwark against something worse" - Professor Richard Dawkins

11th Aug 2012, 01:10 PM	#5
Peavey American Cheeseburger Join Date: Jul. 17th, 2001 Posts: 2,919	Romney introduced the guy as, "The Next President of the United States."

11th Aug 2012, 02:55 PM	#10
Vaskadar It's time I look back from outer space Join Date: Feb. 12th, 2008 Location: and face the mirror I still have to face Posts: 2,288	THE DARK AGES COMETH! :O __________________ Love is wise, and hatred is foolish.

11th Aug 2012, 09:40 PM	#11
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12th Aug 2012, 04:00 AM	#12
Zur surrealistic mad cow Join Date: Jul. 8th, 2002 Posts: 11,317	Romney is a lunatic. Have you seen how he's insulted some officials in Russia ? This guy is just another warmonger. __________________

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d3tox Face down in a pool of his own vomit. Join Date: Apr. 8th, 2008 Posts: 1,020	I'm still laughing... This guy won't help them appeal to moderates. __________________ Zune.net Over a quarter million served...

12th Aug 2012, 03:56 PM	#16
Jacks:SmirkingRevenge Slow Burn Join Date: Jun. 18th, 2006 Location: somewhere; sometime? Posts: 9,008	if there's one thing the GOP does right, it's doubling-down on insanity. Ryan is a psychopath. if people weren't going to vote for Romney before, this pick will not help. __________________ "Aut inveniam viam aut faciam."

12th Aug 2012, 04:20 PM	#17
TWD Cute and Cuddly Join Date: Aug. 2nd, 2000 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 7,261	I was going to post something, but I'd rather not interrupt your echo chamber. __________________

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