The first time I saw Ryan was during the televised Republican healthcare summit with Obama.
When Ryan spoke, his was articulate and in command of the facts and the errors in Obamacare legislation. He spoke of those without referring to notes.
He impressed me then. I had hoped he would jump into the presidential fray last spring.
I am honestly surprised that Romney selected him, but I am glad Romney did. There is no other Republican I would have preferred. I was so apprehensive that Romney might go with Jeb B.