In their first joint interview since Paul Ryan was chosen by Mitt Romney to be his running mate, the two spoke to Bob Schieffer on CBS’ “60 Minutes.”
#60Minutes, with @BobSchieffer's interview with Romney & Ryan, starts NOW in the East
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 12, 2012
Here are some of the highlights:
Ryan: "We should tackle this economic and fiscal challenge, before it tackles us." #RomneyRyan2012 @60Minutes
— Nancy French (@NancyAFrench) August 12, 2012
MT @markknoller On @60Minutes, Mitt Romney says he decided on Ryan on August 1. They nailed it down in meeting last Sunday #60Minutes
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 12, 2012
One potentially good indicator from Paul Ryan, on 60 Minutes, he speaks of his family's desire of "saving" the country.
— Arlen, and spook govt. gotta go (@ArlenWms) August 12, 2012
RT @jmartpolitico: Ryan, w quite the statement on 60 Mins about his fam: "We've dedicated much of our lives to saving this country
— Ben Domenech (@bdomenech) August 12, 2012
Ryan denies he's hedging his bets by also running for re-election to Congress. Says he's already on the ballot in WI & couldn't get off.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) August 12, 2012
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Ryan says Pres Obama "has a terrible record," can't run on it, so is trying to “run on distractions” such as Romney & Bain Capital.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) August 12, 2012
When Schieffer asked Romney about introducing Ryan as the next president, he joked about it and recalled Obama doing the same thing.
Reviews of the interview were very positive.
Great interview with Romney and Ryan on 60 Minutes!
— Republican Supporter (@RepublicanGOP) August 12, 2012
R&R doing a fantastic job on 60 minutes. Ryan looks great.
— Matt Murphy (@mattmurphyshow) August 12, 2012
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