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Just eight year? Mine goes back much further... 1. I think the VP will be out and about doing what he does best. He'll be Obama's hatchet man with a very scripted, heavily scripted, set of talking points. Romney just fed them all the red meat they can handle. 2. I really am a wonk on the process of running for President. Obama has a pretty scripted message most of the time. I've got to believe he went off script here and wishes he could get those words back. If anyone is capable of making this gaff, it's Romney who is not worried about the poor... For me, Fox and MSNBC are unwatchable based on their over the top leanings.

I like this site too... Not for the merely curious...

This is one of the sites I monitor. I'm all over the numbers from here on in to the election.

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I do. I was thinking about this this morning. My guess is the Romney camp acknowledged that he needed some help. Whether Ryan wants to act in his role or not, his policies are now out front and center in the Romney ticket. Even if they wanted to de-emphasize them, the Democrats and press won't let them. That is why I see it as a bold move. Romney, by picking Ryan, shifted the focus to budgets and medicare with a voice he just didn't seem to be able to carry on his own. These are waters full of rapids...

Love the quality of the debate in here. Matrix, you do have many good points, but wholly neglect the obstructionist path Senate Republicans have had in opposing ALL Obama policies. The problem to governance in this country as presently constituted is the arcane rules of the Senate. And before Dems jump to this defense, they did the same thing to Bush when Cheney was running things. I think the pick of Ryan is really bold. The rule is you don't let the VP upstage the top of the ticket. McCain made this mistake by picking Palin. While he hoped he'd peel away some of the women vote, he ended up with a SNL nightmare every time she opened her mouth. His judgement in that decision more than any other reason sent me toward Obama. Romney seriously risks losing his voice to Ryan as this campaign goes on. The story will be about Ryan's budget and Ryan' s Medicare proposal. Obama has Biden, a pick polar opposite to Romney's.. Biden was/is an inconsequential VP pick. Ryan will have an effect for the balance of the campaign. Who would believe a ticket of a Mormon and a Catholic would ever try to obtain the Presidency of this country? Pass the popcorn.

None of this stuff ever matters to me. It's exactly this din around modern political campaigns that prevents real issues from being discussed. Romney is a multi-millionaire. Obama is a millionaire. They've both probably paid an effective tax rate less than what I pay.. Lol.. I don't think I've ever thought of Obama as a cerebral President. Kerry was just one candidate I couldn't vote for.

That's what I think too Add to that the cost of basic goods. This country is in for some price jolts as the drought in the farm belt has all but destroyed this year's crops. The cost of grain-based products is about to skyrocket. If we get a hurricane or two in the gulf, the price of oil will rise too. At the end of the day, what did, did not happen with Bain will pale in comparison to $4 gas and $4 bread and 8.3% unemployment.

You're from Mount Morris? The only reason I know this is because I drive by the bridge with it written on there when I head to Hamburg.

I think the taxes thing gets blown out of proportion. After all WE HAVE a Treasury Secretary that forgot to pay taxes. If he can be appointed, then anything is possible... Everyone knows all these guys make a ton of money and pay as little in taxes as possible. Having tons of money and paying as little in taxes kind of go hand in hand.

First let me state categorically I think Obama will win a second term. If I'm team Romney, I spend the balance of my campaign going around a handful of states: NH, IA, MI, WI, IN, OH and VA. Forget most of the rest. Assuming MO, stays leaning Red, Romney could win by taking his solid red and these states. He wins these and he has 273 electoral votes. Turning MI, OH, and WI can only be done with a full court press on the economy. MI appears really difficult with his stance on the auto bailout. I'd take all that campaign cash and spend it on things that matter in MI and OH.. I'd get on the universities and remind them that they're graduating into a difficult work force. Take a page out of Obama's 2008 play book. Hire folks savy in electronic media and exploit the hell out of it. Forget about Florida other than to remind Floridians that Obama promised a robust space program and in fact laid off tons of engineers. I'd use that as a wedge in MI. which has a high tech and unemployed workforce to the maximum extent possible. I'd also force Obama to defend PA. I expect the unemployment rate to tick up as the summer employment goes away.. If Obama heads into November with an unemployment rate over 8 and high gas prices and high food prices (midwest is in a drought and prices are going up) he is going to be in a real dog fight.

I don't think Ryan hurts the ticket as much as you indicate. This election isn't about California or New York or even Texas. It really comes down to who can win the Midwest states. Wisconsin would never have gone for Romney unless he picked a local son. The regional states of Michigan and Ohio are now in play. I do think this pick all but abandons Florida to Obama. This election is going to be closer than you think. The red states are more red and the blue states are more blue this year. Obama won't win in some of the places he did 4 years ago. For example, he has no shot in West Virginia after his coal policies. He's going to have to stitch together a different coalition of states. I doubt he gets Virginia either. So a Midwest pick for Romney makes a lot of sense.

So he only really matters in a handful of states that will determine the presidency. How he plays in Colorado, Virginia, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Michigan, Ohio and Florida will decide the fate of the Romney ticket.. I agree he shores up the conservative base. He may help with the soccer Mom vote. But he doesn't help in the big cities where Obama's strength is. That 8 percent unemployment rate may be the biggest factor in a 2nd term for team O.....

As I said, I like the choice. It'll be interesting to see how the Dems attack his image. Family is photogenic. Has to appeal to the Catholics. What skeleton will they unearth?

I think it could be quite entertaining. There's some strong opinions on here. I personally can't wait for a Biden - Ryan debate. The Obama - Romney debates will be interesting too...

So for you political wonks on here, let's use this thread for al things about the first Tuesday in November.. So I'm watching Ryan speak now as the VP wannabee. Very strategic choice by Mitt. Wisconsin is one of the few swing states that are in play.. I think this may be the first decision made by Mitt that I actually like. Not sure it helps Mitt in the big cities, but it sure seems like a safe pick..

If he flew from China to NYC he probably has been eating a lot already. He's probably been flying for like 30 hours now and may not be hungry. A bed and shower might be a bigger priority than a meal.... I know when I do it, I feel like I'm always eating.

Introduce a couple of great whites and you have a whole new sport...

No.. Just being a wise guy.. I heard he had a TD to SJ called back for some line penalty..

Just saw Fitzy was an eye-popping, scintillating 6-14 for 60 yards... SSDD.. Our pop gun arm QB is in late season form already....

You shouldn't do that. I'm no knife expert, but I think that will hurt.

I'd like to defend my 6th place finish in the same league I was in last year.

YIKES......A 60M 10-yr contract would sure change the price structure of FA this year and next....

This place is like your corner bar... I like that we only have one thread, well now two, to discuss the Bills.

Coach for Life... I like that... Just like Joe Paterno... Oh no I just didn't do that .....