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Pro-Choice Groups Launch Anti-Ryan Smear Campaign

Pro-Choice Groups Launch Anti-Ryan Smear Campaign

Pro-choice groups have wasted no time in launching vicious–and false–attacks against Rep. Paul Ryan after Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney selected him as his running mate for the November election. In a NARAL press release being circulated by Democrats and

Palin Congratulates Romney On Ryan Selection

Palin Congratulates Romney On Ryan Selection

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who galvanized conservatives when she was selected as John McCain’s running mate in 2008, congratulated Mitt Romney on selecting a running mate in Paul Ryan who has similarly energized conservatives.  “Congratulations to Mitt Romney on

Romney-Ryan Looking For A Fight On The Issues

Romney-Ryan Looking For A Fight On The Issues

The Romney-Ryan campaign has now thrown down the gauntlet to the Obama campaign. The choice in the 2012 election is now between a substance-driven race, and vicious and shameful misdirection. In so many words, Romney-Ryan tells the Obama campaign that

Obama Campaign Says Slashing Medicare An 'Achievement'

Obama Campaign Says Slashing Medicare An 'Achievement'

This morning, Obama deputy campaign manager Stephanie Cutter appeared on Face The Nation, where she discussed Obamacare’s $700 billion cuts to Medicare. She touted those cuts as an “achievement”: Well, you know ask the wealthy to pay a little bit

Galvanized: Romney, Ryan Draw Massive Crowd in NC

Galvanized: Romney, Ryan Draw Massive Crowd in NC

The announcement of Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney’s running mate is clearly galvanizing voters across the country; people are turning out in droves to see the new Republican ticket in person. Tweets from those attending the rallies today testify to

Cutter: You Bet Obama Cut Medicare

Cutter: You Bet Obama Cut Medicare

After months of claiming Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan would cut Medicare, the Obama Campaign referred to President Obama’s $700 billion dollar Medicare cuts as an achievement.

Why Romney 'Applauds' But Doesn't Embrace Ryan Plan

Why Romney 'Applauds' But Doesn't Embrace Ryan Plan

According to a memo obtained by CNN, surrogates for the Romney/Ryan campaign appearing on television today will disassociate slightly from the Paul Ryan budget plan. Here’s what the memo had to say: Questions and Answers About The Romney/Ryan Ticket: 1)

MSNBC's Maddow Divines 'Racism' in Romney Ad

MSNBC's Maddow Divines 'Racism' in Romney Ad

Rachel Maddow of MSNBC is sure that Mitt Romney’s recent campaign ad is “racist.” How does she know? Well, she can’t point to anything substantive that proves it, so she has to feel that it’s racist and since she feels

Dems Pretend to be Excited Over Ryan Pick

Dems Pretend to be Excited Over Ryan Pick

After trying–and failing–to make Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) the Republican bogeyman throughout 2010 and 2011, Democrats are now telling the world that they are thrilled Mitt Romney has chosen him as his running mate, because they can run against Ryan’s

Ryan Candidacy Puts Debts, Deficits Front and Center

Ryan Candidacy Puts Debts, Deficits Front and Center

Liberals who are “giddy”at the prospects of Mitt Romney’s selection of Wisconsin CongressmanPaul Ryan are in for a rude and sober awakening when they realize thestrategic genius behind the decision. Team Romney’s strategy?  Lure the Obama campaign into attacking Ryan’s

Paul Ryan: A Great Choice for America's Women

Paul Ryan: A Great Choice for America's Women

Mitt Romney’s choice of House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan is a great choice for women in America.Ryan, who oversees the nation’s budget, is all too aware of the fact that, under President Obama, the nation is spending more than its

Ryan: 'Leaders Are Supposed to Fix Problems'

Ryan: 'Leaders Are Supposed to Fix Problems'

A budget discussion this February between Paul Ryan and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner exemplifies the difference between the approach of the two parties heading into this election. Ryan confronts Geithner with a chart from his own budget which shows unfunded

Ryan a Palin-esque Pick with a Plus

Ryan a Palin-esque Pick with a Plus

Romney is known for making tough, data-driven business decisions that both made him wealthy and created wealth for others. Mitt Romney’s selection of Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin for his Vice Presidential slot reveals a capable decision-maker able to assess

Obama team: Romney, Ryan would hurt middle class

Obama team: Romney, Ryan would hurt middle class

(AP) Obama team: Romney, Ryan would hurt middle classBy KEN THOMASAssociated PressWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama’s campaign says Mitt Romney’s selection of Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate shows a commitment to “budget-busting tax cuts” for the wealthy and “greater

Here Come The Ryan Attacks: Old Media

Here Come The Ryan Attacks: Old Media

It was a safe prediction that I made earlier this week that the Activist Old Media would work to destroy Mitt Romney’s choice for vice president. The attacks began even before the early morning announcement of Paul Ryan.  Witness CNN