- Mitt Romney picked Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate. The selection could spark enthusiasm for the Republican ticket among conservatives.
- The number of tweets on the VP choice spiked on Twitter. By 9:29 a.m. ET, as Romney introduced Ryan in front of a crowd at the USS Wisconsin, the number of tweets about the congressman had reached 3,749 per minute, according to Twitter.
CHART: Tweets about @PaulRyanVP peaked at 3,749 per minute at 9:29a EDT, as he was introduced by @MittRomney. http://pic.twitter.com/Fle63SUk- Our story on the announcement:
Romney Picks Ryan as Running MatePresumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney picked Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate, a decision that could spark enthusiasm...Here are some of Ryan's tweets on the big issues
- Taxes:
I explain in this video how raising taxes hurts job creation. It’s no wonder businesses aren’t hiring. Take a look: ow.ly/6Wu0B- Healthcare/SCOTUS ruling:
- I’m very disappointed, but we are not deterred. We think we can still repeal this law if we win this election. abcn.ws/LJkuHs
- President Barack Obama:
- We all thought @BarackObama would be better than this. He had potential, making his leadership failures so disappointing.
- Medicare:
- The President’s unserious approach to Medicare will have serious consequences for seniors: ow.ly/9nZIj cc: @SenatorSessions
- Seniors deserve better from President Obama when it comes to their health & retirement security: ow.ly/asWIU
- Stop Online Privacy Act:
- Internet = magnificent expression of freedom & free enterprise. Piracy is real problem, but #SOPA is wrong response: bit.ly/xXMznw
Reactions to Ryan as VP pick
@MittRomney has made a great choice picking @RepPaulRyan for #VP. Get the app & follow #Americascomebackteam mi.tt/L2vZpo #MITT2012
Congratulations and blessings to my friend @RepPaulRyan. A fantastic choice and great partner to @MittRomney - they will save America!
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