Mitt Romney's Vice Presidential list consisted of Ohio Sen.
Rob Portman, former Minnesota Gov.
Tim Pawlenty, Sen.
Marco Rubio of Florida, Gov.
Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, and Gov.
Chris Christie of New Jersey, Rep.
Paul Ryan Wisconsin.
Of these candidates the pundits considered Romney would pick Sen.
Rob Portman of Ohio or Tim Pawlenty former Gov.
Minnesota.
The pundits felt that these two candidates were safe picks.
They were not considered to have any problems that they would bring to the campaign.
The other candidates had some disadvantages and may cause problems in the campaign.
Rep.
Paul Ryan could have a problem because of his budget controversy.
He took on the third rail of Washington by making changes in the entitlement programs.
Many people in Romney's camp felt that this was too controversial and they favored one of what they considered a safe candidate.
Republican candidate Mitt Romney announced on Saturday August 11,th his Vice Presidential candidate.
He named Rep.
Paul Ryan as his choice for Vice President.
This pick was a surprise to most of the country as they never anticipated this pick.
Now many people feel that this choice was an excellent pick.
Rep.
Paul Ryan brings his 14 years of experience in the House of Representatives to the table.
As Chairman of the House Budget Committee he can discuss the budget intelligently knowing its problems.
The Republican House of Representatives passed an 2013 budget at the end of March but will not pass in the Democratic controlled Senate.
The Democratic majority in the Senate has not passed a budget in over 3 1/2 years.
This gives Rep.
Paul Ryan a leg up on the budgetary problems.
He is very familiar with the budget and its numbers and can discuss them very intelligently and in a practical way.
The budget and the economy will be major campaign issues.
The best person to talk about the budget is Rep.
Paul Ryan.
The best person to talk about the economy is Mitt Romney.
This makes them a formidable team.
Mitt Romney's experience in the business arena with little knowledge of the inner workings of Washington D.
C.
Rep.
Paul Ryan's expertise being in the house for fourteen years and is the House Budget Chairman knows the inner workings of Washington D.
C.
Also, Mitt Romney is having problems gaining support of the conservative movement and the tea party.
With the choice of Rep.
Paul Ryan has caused a positive reaction and outright enthusiasm from conservatives and the Tea Party alike.
Rep.
Paul Ryan is very known with the grassroots and has worked hard with them.
The conservatives and the Tea Party feel this was a bold move on the part of Mitt Romney.
By doing this the movement has taken a whole new energized atmosphere and confidence.
Rob Portman, former Minnesota Gov.
Tim Pawlenty, Sen.
Marco Rubio of Florida, Gov.
Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, and Gov.
Chris Christie of New Jersey, Rep.
Paul Ryan Wisconsin.
Of these candidates the pundits considered Romney would pick Sen.
Rob Portman of Ohio or Tim Pawlenty former Gov.
Minnesota.
The pundits felt that these two candidates were safe picks.
They were not considered to have any problems that they would bring to the campaign.
The other candidates had some disadvantages and may cause problems in the campaign.
Rep.
Paul Ryan could have a problem because of his budget controversy.
He took on the third rail of Washington by making changes in the entitlement programs.
Many people in Romney's camp felt that this was too controversial and they favored one of what they considered a safe candidate.
Republican candidate Mitt Romney announced on Saturday August 11,th his Vice Presidential candidate.
He named Rep.
Paul Ryan as his choice for Vice President.
This pick was a surprise to most of the country as they never anticipated this pick.
Now many people feel that this choice was an excellent pick.
Rep.
Paul Ryan brings his 14 years of experience in the House of Representatives to the table.
As Chairman of the House Budget Committee he can discuss the budget intelligently knowing its problems.
The Republican House of Representatives passed an 2013 budget at the end of March but will not pass in the Democratic controlled Senate.
The Democratic majority in the Senate has not passed a budget in over 3 1/2 years.
This gives Rep.
Paul Ryan a leg up on the budgetary problems.
He is very familiar with the budget and its numbers and can discuss them very intelligently and in a practical way.
The budget and the economy will be major campaign issues.
The best person to talk about the budget is Rep.
Paul Ryan.
The best person to talk about the economy is Mitt Romney.
This makes them a formidable team.
Mitt Romney's experience in the business arena with little knowledge of the inner workings of Washington D.
C.
Rep.
Paul Ryan's expertise being in the house for fourteen years and is the House Budget Chairman knows the inner workings of Washington D.
C.
Also, Mitt Romney is having problems gaining support of the conservative movement and the tea party.
With the choice of Rep.
Paul Ryan has caused a positive reaction and outright enthusiasm from conservatives and the Tea Party alike.
Rep.
Paul Ryan is very known with the grassroots and has worked hard with them.
The conservatives and the Tea Party feel this was a bold move on the part of Mitt Romney.
By doing this the movement has taken a whole new energized atmosphere and confidence.
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