Posted on 08/14/2012 8:28:48 PM PDT by EveningStar
LAKEWOOD, Colo--Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan took the stage before 2,600 supporters at Lakewood High School Tuesday to promote Mitt Romney's energy proposals, but he had another agenda.
Interlaced throughout his speech were subtle, but clear, references to Ryan's common-man appeal. Over the course of his nearly 20-minute address, Ryan discussed working at McDonald's, shelling out more than $100 at the pump to fill up his gas tank, camping and fishing with his family, climbing the Colorado "14'ers"--a reference to the state's mountain peaks above 14,000 feet--and that he recently taught his boys "how to cook a meal on the fire."
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Entertainment Tonight made it a point to tell the audience that Mrs. Ryan’s dress could be bought at Kohl’s for 35.00. If you ever watch that dumb show (my wife likes it) you know that’s not a flattering thing to know about Mrs. Ryan. Democrats are soooo hypocritical.
When I went to this article it had 8000+ comments!
Can’t wait for cooler weather to come around so we can ejoy camping trips. Hubby and I lay in bed at night planning them. Do VPs get to go camping with the family??
I drive a 2001 Chevy P/U for towing a trailer. You don’t see any Subaru’s out here in the oil patch. But when I get to the mountains, my next car will be a Subaru. With full time all-wheel drive, it is great for traveling on paved or unpaved roads or in snow. Made in America is a great bonus.
And referencing climbing the “14’ers” should tell many of the younger outdoors group that he understands their accomplishment when they climb to the top of one of these - gotta be physically fit and have determination to make it there (though as Obama said someone “helped you” by making the rope! Ha!)
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