I believe that the idea is that if Rep. Ryan is picked as the vice presidential nominee, his job will be to go out and aggressively explain budgetary matters in the countryside. I think the idea is to permit Gov. Romney to rise above the fray and look presidential while Rep. Ryan slams the anti-Christ regime for wishing to destroy Medicare through neglect, and the country through overspending.
Vice presidential candidates often play a surrogate role in campaigns. Ryan versus Biden would be the perfect match-up for each candidate. Rep. Ryan would appeal to those with brains. Biden would appeal to the scum and filth of the earth.
Not to take (anything) from your analysis. It is good.
However how does that change, if Hillary is the Dem’s VP nominee?
Just asking. Still prefer Sarah Palin.
Yes - plus Ryan will then be the GOP nominee in eight years. We could do (and have often done) a lot worse.