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2016. No doubt it's positioning him. PLUS $$$ from the Norquist/Koch Bros for the future. n/t progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #1
+1 n/t FSogol Aug 2012 #5
Hmm. But if the Ryan Plan comes front and center and RR go down in flames, wouldn't coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #8
Add in the book deals and speaking fees. sadbear Aug 2012 #15
Next in line? A shot at running for Senate. Better lobbyist dollars later on. Motown_Johnny Aug 2012 #2
Yup ! russspeakeasy Aug 2012 #4
It's usually about positioning yourself oldtime dfl_er Aug 2012 #3
But being VP nominee for LBJ-Goldwater v 2.0 hardly seems like coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #11
It always ups your profile oldtime dfl_er Aug 2012 #17
He's gonna lose his seat in Congress. RevStPatrick Aug 2012 #6
He thinks he is the saviour of the country. He is power hungry just like Mitt. Lint Head Aug 2012 #7
Yes, those with huge egos do delude themselves all the time. I also think he want to position still_one Aug 2012 #9
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Tom Ripley Aug 2012 #10
Yip the last two GOP VP picks are on TV when ever and where ever they find one Johonny Aug 2012 #14
Ryan expected to lose his congressional seat. SDjack Aug 2012 #12
Republicans have a "next in line" philosophy on presidential candidates. tritsofme Aug 2012 #13
Even if RR get shellacked like Goldwater-Miller did in '64? We never coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #16
I don't care why, EC Aug 2012 #18
2016 n/t librechik Aug 2012 #19
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