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In reply to the discussion: Interesting Point by Chuck Todd and Rachel Maddow on MSNBC this morning [View all]sandyd921
(1,547 posts)64. Makes sense
That plus maybe they figure their base is not so motivated to turn out for "say anything" Romney and that might not be so good for them w/ congressional races in swing states/districts. They figure w/Ryan they can at least raise some money from their faithful and maybe save some seats they're worried about. Maybe they figured it's the best they can do being stuck with "romneyhood" at the top of their ticket ? Should be interesting anyway.
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Interesting Point by Chuck Todd and Rachel Maddow on MSNBC this morning [View all]
berni_mccoy
Aug 2012
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I have been thinking about this commercial all day and wondering if it would resurface
Samantha
Aug 2012
#76
Ryan doesn't have a prez future they can raise GOPer money with Ryan for congressional seats
uponit7771
Aug 2012
#2
His Medicare plan grandfathers in those over a certain age, so it won't affect current older voters.
Honeycombe8
Aug 2012
#6
I don't think they'll be able to defend the Ryan plan with a grandfather clause...
berni_mccoy
Aug 2012
#7
Nearly a third of Medicaid expenditures go to seniors. Medicaid pays many a nursing home bill.
amandabeech
Aug 2012
#57
The Catholic thing, though, may make a wash of Catholics being upset about poor people cuts....
Honeycombe8
Aug 2012
#67
I was posing the question. Do people really vote for what's best for others? Or themselves?
Honeycombe8
Aug 2012
#70
Also, There Are Millions of Americans in their 50s That Are Unemployed/Under Employed
Yavin4
Aug 2012
#54
It pulls the rug out from under those aged 55 and younger, who can see any chance at
Ikonoklast
Aug 2012
#66
You assume that those seniors are all greedy, and do not care what happens to their children.
Ikonoklast
Aug 2012
#69
If they get their way for people under 55, you think they are going to lay off of people older--
eridani
Aug 2012
#81
That's what I heard, that's it's doubtful he could hang on to his own seat. Really stupid to pick a
Raine
Aug 2012
#74
I happen to agree with you! Palin was uknown, folksy, attractive, and made-for-tv.
progressivebydesign
Aug 2012
#27
"You want to tie me to Paul Ryan? *I'LL* SHOW *YOU* WHAT TYING MYSELF TO PAUL RYAN LOOKS LIKE!"
Marsala
Aug 2012
#12
More likely than anything, Ryan was going to lose his re-election bid in congress,
glowing
Aug 2012
#15
My sister is still pissed that NBC cut into the Olympic Relay to announce it last night. n/t
progressivebydesign
Aug 2012
#25
I think he was forced to do this to hold on to his RW base, because they hate Romney. nt
tblue37
Aug 2012
#19
Yeah? Well Palin was pretty, dressed well, gave a good folksy speech. FAIL.
progressivebydesign
Aug 2012
#26
Funny I think you are right. The tea party people especially will vote for him because
southernyankeebelle
Aug 2012
#28
Kind of like how Kerry picked the youthful, charismatic (at the time anyway) Edwards.
D23MIURG23
Aug 2012
#44
If I were someone who thought that there was some good in the Republican Party
The empressof all
Aug 2012
#30
R&R's policies look like they are doing a sequel to "Throw Momma from the Train." n/t
amandabeech
Aug 2012
#59