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willbeurdaddy -> RE: How About Ryan? (8/16/2011 3:34:52 PM)
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ORIGINAL: FirmhandKY
The worst kept secret in D.C.: Conservatives trying to get Ryan to run
By Jennifer Rubin
08/16/2011
Extracts:
I know of multiple conservative “envoys” who have privately met with him, urging him to run and pointing to the lack of serious debate on the issues Ryan knows best (taxes, entitlements, etc.) The latest meeting was last week when a highly regarded emissary in the conservative movement visited him to reiterate the case for his presidency. A person with knowledge of the meeting joked that he hoped Ryan would find “inspiration” on the mountain top.
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“this is a match between the man and the moment. What I mean by that is that we’re in a particularly perilous situation economically. In most instances, what we hope for in a president is someone who is capable of making wise and informed decisions that lead to economic growth. Competence and good judgment are enough. But if we are in a period of unusual hardship and unusual challenges — which I believe to be the case — then we need to find someone of unusual gifts and talents.” He adds, “The one public figure who is comparable to Paul when it comes to this skill set is Governor Mitch Daniels. But his decision not to enter the race means we’re now down to one. And Ryan is the one. It’s true that he’s young, that he has no executive experience, and that the hour is growing late. But not too late. The stars, I think, are aligning his way. And now is his time.”
Isn't Ryan the guy that was married to 7 of 9, and had the kinky divorce?
Firm
He has limited private sector experience, and will be hard to push past Romney on the economic issues despite his degree. But, he probably has better credibility as both social and fiscal conservative than any of those currently in, without as much of the religious baggage that could turn off the middle to Perry. His brave position on SS and Medicare will provide a lot of potential for "granny over the cliff" nonsense, and scare tactics do work. He would obliterate Obama in a debate though, and could be articulate enough and determined enough to counter all of the lies. He's libertarian enough to secure the Ron Paul adherents, which could be a growing group as well...moreso than the perceived "next in line good old boy" Romney.
He would bring a lot of energy for sure, but its very difficult to elect someone out of the House of Reps. I wonder if his not being on the super congress is related to him thinking that he wont have time to do both that and build a campaign though.
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