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At most, this looks like a cynical ceding of the 2012 election to build Ryan up for 2016.
Losing vice presidential candidates don't really to go on to further presidential campaigns. Only three have done so in the past century- FDR, Dole, and Mondale.
LOL.....so it's better that Obama was not in the Senate longer? You're saying it's better that he was less experienced?!??!?!? LOL.... At least you're admitting that he was inexperienced when he was elected president (and still is).
I'm not saying he was less experienced. I'm say he had less baggage to haunt him . YOU know KINDA LIKE Romney Hood has. IE.>Taxes, Bain, Romney care. just to nam a few.
I agree this is a dice roll. I disagree with the prior poster who said they are ceding the election. It's laughable they'd do that given that Obama has lower approval than any incumbent president has ever been re-elected with. I think they're concerned about the base and also want to dramatically change the conversation - back to one about economic issues. They probably know that throwing Ryan into the mix is risky but they also know that Obama is extremely vulnerable when the focus is on the economy, debt, spending, etc.
I agree. But doubt ''the focus is on the economy, debt, spending, etc.,'' can off-set the drastic fears a Ryan pick brings to the ticket.
"I will not sign a plan that adds one dime to our deficits -- either now or in the future."
(Remarks by President Obama to a Joint Session of Congress, September 9, 2009)
I continually enjoy Obama's comments after Ryan finishing speaking... ababaebvfe
He's going to scare the crap out of every little old lady in Florida when they figure out what Ryan wants to do to medicare. We'll have to see what happens...
This is about framing the debate. Obama has come up with no plan to solve the SS and Medicare crises. The Ryan plan would not affect current seniors. If nothing is done and SS and Medicare go bankrupt, cuts could be forced on those receiving benefits at the time. They need to make sure to get this message out there.
I agree this is a dice roll. I disagree with the prior poster who said they are ceding the election. It's laughable they'd do that given that Obama has lower approval than any incumbent president has ever been re-elected with (his G. I think they're concerned about the base and also want to dramatically change the conversation - back to one about economic issues. They probably know that throwing Ryan into the mix is risky but they also know that Obama is extremely vulnerable when the focus is on the economy, debt, spending, etc.
I don't think they're ceding it either, but this is a risky strategy to try to pull the campaign out of a tailspin. Obama is vulnerable on economic issues, but not so vulnerable that the medicare issue couldn't be a huge deal breaker for Romney/Ryan with voters. We'll just have to see...
I agree. But doubt ''the focus is on the economy, debt, spending, etc.,'' can off-set the drastic fears a Ryan pick brings to the ticket.
OK....but seniors who are relying on SS or Medicare should be more afraid of no changes being made. Basically, the situation is bad and will be bad no matter what is done. I'd rather it affect those who have time to plan for the changes than those who do not.
This is about framing the debate. Obama has come up with no plan to solve the SS and Medicare crises. The Ryan plan would not affect current seniors. If nothing is done and SS and Medicare go bankrupt, cuts could be forced on those receiving benefits at the time. They need to make sure to get this message out there.
The problem is that it's a complicated message. The ads will run that Romney/Ryan want to eliminate medicare, and that's all people are going to hear. Most people don't pay super close attention, but they can be spooked easily. I don't have a crystal ball. I think Romney had to do SOMETHING to change the direction of the campaign, and he's done it with this choice, but it's a very risky choice.
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