2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumWhy did RMoney select Ryan? I mean, let's get serious. Why does Mitt think Ryan will help
help in the next election? Yo no comprendo.
elleng
(131,077 posts)by T-buggers and other fools, and he couldn't resist them.
wake.up.america
(3,334 posts)thinking Ryan for 2016. Ryan will then have 4 years to become more palatable.
RedStateLiberal
(1,374 posts)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.
KT2000
(20,586 posts)Ryan may help funding possibilities.
Skittles
(153,185 posts)Ryan is young, energetic and teabagger's wet dream
kitt6
(516 posts)a more confident and steadfast Mitt. That was my impression Saturday. Developing......
intaglio
(8,170 posts)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 ..."