Welcome to episode 10 of “Consider This!”, something of a milestone (if only a psychological one). Thanks for listening for lo these…2 months.
In this episode, I’m focusing on the choice of Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney’s vice presidential running mate. I’m thrilled with the choice, and this episode explains why.
Romney has had some issues with his conservative credentials, but Paul Ryan, if he’s allowed to shine and if Romney picks up on his economic themes (since, after all, Romney is the top of the ticket), this will be a great campaign, and a great presidency. The economy is the main issue, and Ryan has done his homework.
Of course, Democrats are grading that homework all over again. The Ryan budget plan has gone through a few changes, even some bipartisan ones, but it’s still constantly demagogued by opponents. They’re trotting out some of the same misinformation they did when it was first proposed, particularly regarding Medicare, and I go down a list of talking points that, by now, have been debunked.
And William Galston, writing at The New Republic (a left-leaning magazine/website) points out himself that, even though he doesn’t like the Ryan plan, demagoging Medicare changes will only mean that, should Obama win, he won’t be able to touch it. That’s not a good thing because, as Galston realizes, something has to change or it will either bankrupt us or go bankrupt itself. It must be on the table.
What do you think of the Paul Ryan pick? Let me know as a comment here or e-mail me at considerthis@ctpodcasting.com.
Mentioned links:
Paul Ryan Takes Apart Obamacare in 6 Minutes
It Begins: Democrats Repeat ‘Lie of the Year’ on Medicare
Networks Falsely Paint Ryan as Spending Cutter Who Could ‘Destroy’ Medicare
Romney’s right: Obamacare cuts Medicare by $716 billion. Here’s how.
Obama In November 2009: Right, One-Third Of ObamaCare Funding Comes From Cuts To Medicare
Why Demogoguing Paul Ryan is Bad For Democrats
Federal Spending: Ryan vs. Obama
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