MacIver Institute landed and exclusive interview with Paul Ryan to find out why he decided not to run for president in 2012:

It’s people like Paul Ryan who give me hope for a better day in America. Thank goodness there are more people like him in Congress these days, but we have much more work to do in 2012.




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tea-partier
tea-partier

If he doesn't have the guts to oppose a bailout, he obviously doesn't have the character to be a good leader.

"Moreover, Ryan admits TARP was a mistake"

Do you have a source? All I've seen indicates Ryan DID NOT admit it was a mistake and DEFENDED voting for it. See here:

"Ryan :So in order to prevent a Depression and a complete evisceration of the free market system we have, I think it was necessary."

Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2010/02/14/paul-ryan-explains-his-votes-for-tarp-auto-bailouts-and-tax-on-aig-bonuses/#ixzz1WdzZ8sFj

tea-partier
tea-partier

I didn't say "all big government legislation". I'm referring to all big government legislation proposed by Republicans. If Universal Healthcare was offered under a Republican president, I'm not sure Ryan would've voted against it, because he voted for every legislation to make the government bigger and more intrusive when it was offered under a Republican administration.

curth
curth

Unlike Bachmann, he was smart enough to realize he had no chance to win

Amy Lynn Shulkusky
Amy Lynn Shulkusky

I'm so glad he didn't run - I said it before, he's right where we need him!!!

Bill Redder
Bill Redder

he's the genuine article. and it's cause for optimism.

Bill Redder
Bill Redder

he's the genuine article. and it's cause for optimism.

Bill Redder
Bill Redder

he's the genuine article. and it's cause for optimism.

tea-partier
tea-partier

A guy who voted for TARP, No Child Left Behind, and all other big government Republican proposals gives you hope for America? Something is not right.

Taryn
Taryn

Then why don't you give us a different conservative that has put forth more concrete ideas & plans to improve our nation than Paul Ryan has.

tea-partier
tea-partier

There are many conservatives who voted against the bailout. Examples include Ron Paul, Michelle Bachmann, Jim DeMint, and many others.

AmericanborninCanada
AmericanborninCanada

He's dedicated to his family and to his country, dedicated to his position now, and is doing a great job. Who could ask more of him right now.