Actually, I disagree. This is going to be a typical election: decided by turnout of respective bases. willard is already winning the mushy middle by a large margin. husseins part of the electorate is never going to vote for willard. That leaves conservatives who are wondering why they should show up to vote for a liberal with an R after his name.
Paul Ryan is doing what he was brought on to do: bring the conservative base back onboard.
Minor adjustment: Paul Ryan is TRYING TO DO doing what he was brought on to do: bring the conservative base back onboard.
Romney won't get my vote, but Obama will get my ire.