Democrats took to the airwaves yesterday announcing how "thrilled" they were that Romney had chosen Paul Ryan to be his running-mate, calling him "radical" and "tea party" and "extreme." Obviously, Democrats would have claimed to be happy no matter who Romney picked. You don't let your opponent know when you are worried. But in the days leading up to the announcement, Pawlenty and Portman were seemingly pushed by everyone without an "R" attached to their names. They were called "safe" and "smart" and "capable" and, yes, "white and boring" too. Obviously, while all of that is true, either choice would have been a pretty big downer for conservatives. In an election where excitement and turnout is key, how would either choice have been a great pick? So, are Democrats actually serious? Let's take a look...
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Are Democrats Really Excited Paul Ryan is the VP Pick?
By Dustin Hawkins, About.com GuideAugust 12, 2012
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If Republicans gain control of the House, Senate, and Presidency, but do not IMMEDIATELY concentrate on authorizing the Keystone Pipeline, restore drilling in the Gulf, Alaska, and other “Government” lands;
cancel Obama’s damaging Executive Orders; rein in the intrusive long arm of the EPA and other government bureaus that legislate in lieu of Congress;
dismantle HHS that is a haven for tax paid abortion and contraception;
eliminate financial support for all Muslim countries involved in war, terror, and human rights abuses;
pass a budget stripped of waste and fraud in Medicare;
freeze military spending;
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and cut taxes permanently instead of temporary kick the can down the road fixes that do not instill confidence to the business community;
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