Romney picks Paul Ryan as his running mate **official thread**

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

First, in terms of Electoral Votes, this has been the best Republican pick since 1980.  That is not saying much.  There were better VP candidates strictly in terms of maximizing Electoral Votes.  

Third, it does hit Obama on the worse aspect of his presidency, the economy.  Ryan helps make this campaign about the economy.  

1. Those EVs aren't swing states, and even then it's not clear if Romney/Ryan can win NH or WI.

2. No, he makes it about the Ryan plan.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

First, in terms of Electoral Votes, this has been the best Republican pick since 1980.  That is not saying much.  There were better VP candidates strictly in terms of maximizing Electoral Votes.  

Third, it does hit Obama on the worse aspect of his presidency, the economy.  Ryan helps make this campaign about the economy.  

1. Those EVs aren't swing states, and even then it's not clear if Romney/Ryan can win NH or WI.

2. No, he makes it about the Ryan plan.

1.  I think Romney how has a much better shot at IA and WI, because of Ryan.  Possibly OH and NH as well.

2.  The difference is:  "Obama has failed, economically, after four years; we're offering something new."  It also is a more optimistic plan, which sells.
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That's what Mitt's been saying all along, minus the 'something new' bit. And the something new that he and Ryan are offering is rather unpopular and helped elect Kathy Hochul.