Obama would win in a landslide. Doug Mataconis:
Given Ryan’s popularity among the Republican base, it’s not surprising that the Romney campaign would let it leak that they are considering him. At the same time, though, Ryan’s association with a budget that isn’t necessarily popular among the independent voters that Romney will need to attract in swing states is an argument for not selecting him. Additionally, its worth noting that sitting Members of Congress don’t ordinarily get put on national tickets. The last time it happened was when Walter Mondale selected Geraldine Ferraro in 1984, before that it had not happened since Barry Goldwater had selected New York Congressman Bill Miller in 1964. Before that, a Congressman had not been on a national ticket since William Howard Taft selected New York Congressman James Sherman in 1908. So, is it possible Romney will choose Ryan? Yes, but it’s not likely.
Maybe, but neither is picking a shitkicker snowbilly from Alaska.
By all means Romney, pick the guy who wants to turn Medicare into a voucher program for private insurance companies, turn Medicaid into state block grants with rolls being slashed, end the Affordable Care Act and put 50+ million back in the uninsured column, and gut Social Security. You do this. Spend billions trying to convince us it's the only solution.
Then watch us throw you out on your ass.
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