[newzjunkey]

Paul Ryan is he's not a lone wolf conservative. He's akin to a middle manager in the House. He's budget chairman but he ultimately answers to higher ups like Boehner and "takes one for the team" not unlike Santorum when the #3 guy in the Senate, although he'd have been higher up the chain of command and thus more accountable.

Ryan should be judged more on the things he proposes and tries to accomplish.

I'm puzzled at this endorsement since last year he said he would not be endorsing since he'd been asked to fundraise for whomever the nominee became. It's highly likely it'll be Romney but it's not a "done deal."

[Lauren BaRecall]

I get your point, and I could see him on a Santorum/Ryan ticket. I think a strong conservative could be a good influence on Ryan, but right now, he’s too much of a party man for me to sing any praises. This is why his endorsement comes as no surprise, at least to me. In fact, I’m surprised that you’re surprised! lol

As far as Santorum is concerned, I thought he got awfully cocky, and actually cheered when he lost his Senate seat. IMO, in the way things worked out, he then had the opportunity to seriously recommit to conservative principles, especially during the year of 99 townhalls in Iowa.