I was admittedly unhappy with the Republican VP choice in 2008 as soon as I heard it. I did not know the VP candidate, but my reservation was that I felt it was not done to promote a policy, but rather to shore up a group of disenchanted voters that supported Hillary Clinton. I could be wrong of course and not important now anyway.

Today, I feel much different, I like this pick. I have always liked listening to Paul Ryan speak on issues. The things he says make sense to me when I hear them. As with anyone bold enough to try to address issues, there will be ways to criticize with one liners and talking points and I hope undecided voters can dig a bit deeper.

My big concern for the future state of this completely dysfunctional federal government is what will be different if President Obama is re-elected…. since I do not see the legislative branch changing much, I see nothing being offered that makes anything change from what is happening now.

Whether it is President Obama’s fault or not it is what it is and I see nothing being offered to change that. I believe My Romney is closer to the center and “MAY” have a chance to build around the center of both parties. Only time will tell given the chance.

I was interested in how Mr. Ryan would deliver arguably one of his bigger speeches. 10 out of 10 IMO.

Several quotes from his speech stood out that give me hope:

• President Obama, and too many like him in Washington, have refused to make difficult decisions because they are more worried about their next election than they are about the next generation. We might have been able to get away with that before, but not now. We’re in a different, and dangerous, moment. We're running out of time -- and we can't afford 4 more years of this. Politicians from both parties have made empty promises which will soon become broken promises--with painful consequences--if we fail to act no
• But America is more than just a place...it's an idea. It's the only country founded on an idea. Our rights come from nature and God, not government. We promise equal opportunity, not equal outcomes.
• We can turn this thing around. Real solutions can be delivered. But, it will take leadership. And the courage to tell you the truth.