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Why did RMoney select Ryan? I mean, let's get serious. Why does Mitt think Ryan will help (Original Post) wake.up.america Aug 2012 OP
He was told to do so, elleng Aug 2012 #1
Best explanation I have heard thus far. Seems as if they have thrown in the towel and are wake.up.america Aug 2012 #2
He needed a game changer. RedStateLiberal Aug 2012 #3
Koch Brothers? KT2000 Aug 2012 #4
Mitt Romney has the charisma of a wet noodle Skittles Aug 2012 #5
Ryan seems to have brought out kitt6 Aug 2012 #6
Because Ryan accepted the offer intaglio Aug 2012 #7

wake.up.america

(3,334 posts)
2. Best explanation I have heard thus far. Seems as if they have thrown in the towel and are
Mon Aug 13, 2012, 02:56 AM
Aug 2012

thinking Ryan for 2016. Ryan will then have 4 years to become more palatable.

RedStateLiberal

(1,374 posts)
3. He needed a game changer.
Mon Aug 13, 2012, 03:11 AM
Aug 2012

And this is as close as he could get to that. Ryan adds a little excitement to his campaign.

His poll numbers are going down fast while Obama's are rising. Rmoney's likability is very low. He may get a bump for picking a young conservative darling.

Too much scrutiny over his tax plan and Bain/tax returns + he has no real solutions has them in desperation-mode.

It's a hail mary without being too risky and going full-on Palin with an unknown choice.

Perhaps he thinks Ryan will help them win Wisconsin as well, but I doubt it.

It's a fatal mistake to his campaign. The cons well outweigh the pros IMHO.

 

kitt6

(516 posts)
6. Ryan seems to have brought out
Mon Aug 13, 2012, 04:18 AM
Aug 2012

a more confident and steadfast Mitt. That was my impression Saturday. Developing......

intaglio

(8,170 posts)
7. Because Ryan accepted the offer
Mon Aug 13, 2012, 04:34 AM
Aug 2012

and all the others said, "No, Mitt, I'm fine. I'm certain you'll win but I have paint I want to watch dry ..."

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