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The Paul Ryan speech that is sparking VP buzz
Washington Examiner ^ | April 4, 2012 | Charlie Spiering

Posted on 04/04/2012 12:48:09 PM PDT by Hotlanta Mike

Paul Ryan took the stage last night in Wisconsin to introduce Mitt Romney and thank supporters ahead of his victory speech. Conservatives reacted favorably, sparking speculation that the speech was a trial balloon for Ryan as a Vice President candidate for Romney.

Ryan challenged Obama for his "broken promises" reminding voters that he would try to divide Americans because he could not run on his record.

"I seem to remember him saying that he was going to be a uniter, not a divider," Ryan said. "Frankly this is one and the worst of his broken promises. We do not need a campaigner-in-chief, we need a commander-in-chief we need a leader that America deserves."

"The presidency is bigger than this. He was supposed to be bigger than this." Ryan continued, "We need solutions, not excuses. We need a president who takes the lead in not one that spreads the blame. We need someone who appeals to our dreams and aspirations, not to our fears and anxieties. We as Americans deserved to choose what kind of country we want and what kind of people we want to be."

Video at link

(Excerpt) Read more at campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Constitution/Conservatism; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 112th; 2012veep; paulryan; ryan2012
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1 posted on 04/04/2012 12:48:13 PM PDT by Hotlanta Mike
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To: Hotlanta Mike

I would be thrilled with Ryan as VP. Absolutely thrilled.


2 posted on 04/04/2012 12:52:14 PM PDT by ilgipper
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To: ilgipper

I’m already crushed that Ryan was utterly devoid of principles to endorse Romney. His stock plummeted in my estimation.


3 posted on 04/04/2012 12:56:15 PM PDT by risen_feenix
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To: Hotlanta Mike
Sorry..Paul Ryan taking on Obama. He has had his chance and they cannot get anything done with Obama Now-They don't have the clout and fight to bring Obama to his political knees. Same old direction, is all that I see taking place. ( Guess next the media will put Ryan in a superman suit) Imo.
4 posted on 04/04/2012 12:56:49 PM PDT by Christie at the beach (I like Newt and would love to see political dead bodies on the floor.)
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To: ilgipper

Imagine Ryan in a debate with Plugs.

That would be like Einstein debating my shoe.


5 posted on 04/04/2012 12:59:06 PM PDT by COUNTrecount (Barry...above his poi grade.)
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To: ilgipper

So would I be thrilled.

He is combative and well spoken.


6 posted on 04/04/2012 1:00:10 PM PDT by Chickensoup (In the 20th century 200 million people were killed by their own governments.)
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To: Hotlanta Mike

forget ryan, he is a nobody. It should be vetted Sarah Palin, without any question.


7 posted on 04/04/2012 1:04:19 PM PDT by biggredd1
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To: Christie at the beach

“They don’t have the clout “

No, they needed about 40 more conservative/ Tea Party Representatives in the House.

Some of the worst spending bills passed the House with more Dem votes than GOP.
We just missed having the clout.
40 more votes is about all we need this time.


8 posted on 04/04/2012 1:08:27 PM PDT by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat Party!)
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To: Hotlanta Mike

Ryan as VP would really upset those who will never vote for the GOP candidate regardless of the office being voted on... I like it!


9 posted on 04/04/2012 1:12:59 PM PDT by Dixie Yooper (Ephesians 6:11)
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To: Chickensoup; ilgipper

We could do a lot worse. I like this possibility. I’m not thrilled, but then there’s not much to be thrilled about this time around, except for the idea of voting out 0bama.


10 posted on 04/04/2012 1:13:14 PM PDT by SuzyQue
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To: mrsmith
We just missed having the clout. 40 more votes is about all we need this time.

Getting 40 more tea party votes in the House is not having "just missed". It is missing by a wide margin.

The majority of Americans are not tea partiers, and do not agree with the economic conservatism of Paul Ryan. What that means is that, to the extent we want to move this country to the right, we have to use guile, and coalition building issue by issue. The same tools the left used to get us in this mess in the first place.

That is certainly not the preferred route, and contains its own potential pitfalls and missteps. But the sooner we recognize it is the only strategy that has a politically realistic chance of succeeding, the sooner we can get started.

11 posted on 04/04/2012 1:16:17 PM PDT by Bruce Campbells Chin
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To: ilgipper

He sold out for same VP promise that Romney made to McDonnell, Paul, DeMint, etc., and I doubt he got it in writing.


12 posted on 04/04/2012 1:16:17 PM PDT by Timber Rattler (Just say NO! to RINOS and the GOP-E)
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To: risen_feenix
I’m already crushed that Ryan was utterly devoid of principles to endorse Romney.

Paul Ryan has made a political decision to support Romney. All political decisions are compromises. Ryan had four choices and he picked one. It is irrational and preposterous to assert that this choice shows Ryan to be "utterly devoid of principles". The overwhelming likelihood at this point is that Romney will be the nominee. If and when that occurs, will those who choose Romney over Obama also be "utterly devoid of principles"?

13 posted on 04/04/2012 1:20:18 PM PDT by rogue yam
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To: mrsmith
No, they needed about 40 more conservative/ Tea Party Representatives in the House.

That's true if the TP freshman return to their roots. That would mean a conservative as Speaker, not Boehner or Cantor.

I wonder if Michael Burgess or Allen West wants the job?

14 posted on 04/04/2012 1:20:40 PM PDT by Night Hides Not (My dream ticket for 2012 is John Galt & Dagny Taggart!)
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To: biggredd1
forget ryan, he is a nobody.

It is just plain stupid to call Paul Ryan "a nobody".

15 posted on 04/04/2012 1:23:09 PM PDT by rogue yam
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To: rogue yam

paul ryan is a nobody.


16 posted on 04/04/2012 1:26:02 PM PDT by biggredd1
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To: ilgipper
Like the Supreme Court justices, Obama has tried to publicly humiliate Ryan.

t will be pure pleasure to see both parties take Obama down.

17 posted on 04/04/2012 1:26:59 PM PDT by CaptainK (...please make it stop. Shake a can of pennies at it.)
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To: Timber Rattler

Paul Ryan has not sold out to anyone. He is a good, strong Conservative who loves his country, but more importantly, has the courage to stand up and do something about it.

Paul’s fiscal genius for a Politician this young, is nothing short of amazing. He is smart enough to realize that this country is in dire trouble, so he has the intelligence to do what he has to, in order to have an influence in what he believes in most.

His positive, “DO SOMETHING” attitude and approach should be admired, not denigrated. We need more of his kind taking charge and they deserve our full support and respect.


18 posted on 04/04/2012 1:27:10 PM PDT by PSYCHO-FREEP (If you come to a fork in the road, take it........)
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To: Hotlanta Mike

I would be pleased to vote for a Santorum/Ryan or Gingrich/Ryan ticket. Ryan and anyone else conservative would get consideration. Ryan and Romney or Paul... phhht.


19 posted on 04/04/2012 1:29:17 PM PDT by Ingtar
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To: Hotlanta Mike

I think Mittens ‘ll pick someone from the south where he is weak..maybe hispanic too.. to soften his image as a white, out of touch rich guy.


20 posted on 04/04/2012 1:30:31 PM PDT by Mountain Mary ("This is OUR country and WE will decide"... Mark Levin)
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