The Paul Ryan pick for Vice-President seems to be a hit with all wings of the Republican Party, and many figures from both the establishment and tea party wings have chimed in with their thoughts. (Also, Democrats have chimed in with "excitement" that they now get the chance to talk about entitlements, budgets, and tax policy. Obviously, that is something they have been dying to talk about for months, rather than birth control, Romney's tax returns, Romney's vacationing dog, stuff that happened at Bain Capital years after Romney left and, of course, gay marriage.)
Here's what some prominent Republican and conservative leaders have had to say about the Ryan vice-presidential selection:
"[T]he Romney campaign made the right decision. And the Right decision... Paul Ryan is fresh, young, energetic, smart, courageous, and ready for prime time... ready to fight false media narratives... battle-tested against the White House... [and] won't cut and run when the going gets tough." - Michelle Malkin, Columnist and Author (source)
"Congressman Ryan's command of economic policy and the federal budget will prove invaluable as Governor Romney fights to reform government, accelerate job growth and rein in the out-of-control spending that has been a hallmark of President Obama's years in office." - Jeb Bush, Former Governor of Florida (source)
"Romney picking Ryan unites moderate, liberal, and conservative Republicans while wooing independents." - Erick Erickson, RedState (source)
"Paul Ryan has a dangerous, extremist budget plan. Democrats made sure their plan isn't dangerous or extremist by not having one." - Frank Fleming, IMAO.us (source)
"A longtime pro-life advocate and a strong fiscal conservative, Congressman Ryan has insisted that there can be no 'truce' when it comes to advancing the rights of the unborn and achieving fiscal responsibility. He has a pristine pro-life voting record and will be an asset to Governor Romney's campaign." - Susan B. Anthony's List, Pro-Life Group (source)
"Paul is a good friend and one of the smartest guys I served with in Congress. He has the courage of his convictions, which is what our nation needs." Bobby Jindal, Louisiana Governor and former VP Prospect (source)
"And one thing that I think that Democrats are misreading, they just assume that Ryan will be a target. They'll be on the defense on Medicare and the budget. But they don't understand how much Ryan is good at attacking. Attacking on substance... I think Ryan has that Reagan-like quality" - Charles Krauthammer, Fox News Contributer and Columnist (source)
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