As the frenzy over possible GOP VP candidate Paul Ryan continued through the wee hours of Saturday morning before the scheduled 8:45am announcement by the Romney campaign, some on Twitter were having second thoughts.
What if it’s not Ryan?
WAIT. What if it's not Ryan?
— CatsPolitics (@CatsPolitics) August 11, 2012
https://twitter.com/Sade_Michelle/status/234159325306826752
https://twitter.com/GunnerAron/status/234148265162059776
And if it's not Ryan, Romney's risking a lot of disappointed fiscal conservatives tomoro – even if he picks a rock-solid conservative.
— Jim Tankersley (@jimtankersley) August 11, 2012
I have a funny feeling it's not Ryan. Being hyped too much
— TriciaNC (@TriciaNC1) August 11, 2012
https://twitter.com/AmericnElephant/status/234159486066118656
why am i spending my time looking at general aviation flights into norfolk, va? (nothing interesting – so i say it's not ryan)
— mbeisen (@mbeisen) August 11, 2012
@kelseylh If it's not Ryan, this is the ULTIMATE trial balloon.
— Jonathan Shorman (@jonshorman) August 11, 2012
I am calling it now. No Way! It's not Ryan it's Jindal as VP. It's all too cute. In Va. At the USS Wisconsin. Who is that lame?
— Ruben Gallego (@RubenGallego) August 11, 2012
https://twitter.com/JPenalosaLaw/status/234153039269883904
https://twitter.com/meadabawdy/status/234159798537580544
CNN & MSNBC are going to look dumber than usual (is that possible?) if it's not Ryan when the announcement is officially made tomorrow.
— Barbara Texx (@BarbArn) August 11, 2012
If it's not Ryan, Chuck Todd & everyone who based their reports on him (including @nationaljournal ) r going to look like complete idiots.
— littlepol (@littlepol) August 11, 2012
https://twitter.com/newmediarules/status/234144904887013377
The MSM has its narrative set on Ryan:
RT: @politico: NBC News touts Paul Ryan break http://t.co/XMJvPCfE
— Luke Russert (@LukeRussert) August 11, 2012
BREAKING: Republican official: Romney chooses Paul Ryan for running mate
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 11, 2012
https://twitter.com/TheHenry/status/234168124331671553
Conservatives have their alternates’ lists ready:
Would love West too. "@SkiGarmisch: West. 😉 RT @Gabby_Hoffman: JINDAL RT: "@rachelveronica: And what if it's not Ryan?""
— Gabriella Hoffman (@Gabby_Hoffman) August 11, 2012
https://twitter.com/joshbranson/status/234149016261246976
Some are raising questions about Va. GOP Gov. Bob McDonnell’s whereabouts/status, and placing their bets on him:
https://twitter.com/AdamRadman/status/234160489888886784
https://twitter.com/AdamRadman/status/234161655947341824
So has anyone heard whether VA Gov. Bob McDonnell got a phone call from Romney yet? #romney
— Seán Fhirnuin Ui'Coinnigh (@svkenney) August 11, 2012
https://twitter.com/Keethers/status/234162168851996672
Crazy random idea: what if the real VP nod is to Bob McDonnell (VA Gov.), and the whole Paul Ryan/USS Wisconsin in Norfolk thing is a ruse?
— Matt Ford (@fordm) August 11, 2012
Maybe it’s time to stop speculating and get a few hours’ sleep until the actual announcement…
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