http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/08/11/romney-has-picked-paul-ryan-as-running-mate-republican-source-tells-associated/
Google search blurb on him:
Paul Davis Ryan is the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 1st congressional district, serving since 1999. He is a member of the Republican Party, and has been ranked among the party's most influential voices on economic policy. Wikipedia
Born: January 29, 1970 (age 42), Janesville
Spouse: Janna Ryan
Office: Representative (R-WI 1st District) since 1999
Education: Miami University
Perhaps this will help a lot - ??? Isn't Ryan supposed to be a pretty solid conservative (true conservative) ????
Romney needed something - because he was going to lose on HIS ticket - too many conservatives felt like (and still feel like) they've been pissed on by the Republican Party choosing Romney as their de-facto nominee. Most were going to sit it out - just like MOST would have sat it out with McCain until Sarah Palin was added to the thicket (sic).

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