Tag: Paul Ryan

The Fiscal Cliff Deal

Shane Vander Hart | January 2, 2013 | Reply

John Boehner and Paul Ryan supported and Steve King, Tom Latham and Chuck Grassley opposed a fiscal cliff deal that raised taxes without cutting spending.

My List of Prospective 2016 GOP Presidential Candidates

Shane Vander Hart | November 13, 2012 | 31 Replies

With the 2012 election cycle behind us, Shane Vander Hart looks at list of 15 potential 2016 GOP presidential candidates.

Conflicting Worldviews on Abortion Shown During Vice Presidential Debate

Shane Vander Hart | October 12, 2012 | 2 Replies

While Joe Biden and Paul Ryan both share the Catholic faith, during the Vice Presidential debate they have conflicting worldviews on the issue of abortion.

The “Back-up Guys”: The Vice Presidential Debate (and the Election) for Kids

Anita Morrill | October 12, 2012 | 1 Reply

Parents can use last night’s Vice Presidential debate and the rest of the election to teach their kids about their role as future voters.

Vice Presidential Debate Quick Thoughts

Shane Vander Hart | October 11, 2012 | 6 Replies

In an pretty even Vice Presidential debate Congressman Paul Ryan showed both great substance and poise in his match up with Vice President Joe Biden.

Vice Presidential Debate: Biden vs. Ryan Live Chat & Open Thread

Shane Vander Hart | October 11, 2012 | 2 Replies

Live chat with Shane Vander Hart, Graham Gillette and John Deeth as they participate in a Vice Presidential Debate forum hosted by The Des Moines Register.

Paul Ryan and Romney’s Stench

Shane Vander Hart | September 26, 2012 | 7 Replies

Should the Mitt Romney-Paul Ryan ticket lose in November, Paul Ryan will have to deal with any baggage associated with Romney if he has future ambitions.

Video: Scott Walker – Mitt Romney Needs to Show ‘Fire in the Belly’

Caffeinated Thoughts | September 23, 2012 | Reply

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker said on Fox News Sunday that Mitt Romney needs to show some ‘fire in the belly’ in order to compete in swing states.

Paul Ryan in Des Moines: Jobs Are Not Created By Growing Government

Shane Vander Hart | September 17, 2012 | 2 Replies

Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan visited Des Moines, IA today and said that jobs are created by growing the economy, not government.

Video: Paul Ryan Addresses Value Voters Summit

Caffeinated Thoughts | September 14, 2012 | Reply

Republican Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan spoke at the Value Voters Summit in Washington, DC. Video & transcript of speech included.

Remembering 9/11

Shane Vander Hart | September 11, 2012 | 2 Replies

It’s hard to believe that it has already been 11 years since the terrorist attacks on 9/11. I still vividly remember where I was. I was teaching a high school Bible class, the first class of the day, at South Haven Christian School near Valparaiso, IN when I got word that the first plane hit [...]

Video: Jeremiah Wright–Obama’s Spiritual Leader for 20 Years #VetObama

Caffeinated Thoughts | September 10, 2012 | 1 Reply

Michele Bachman’s faith was vetted, so was Paul Ryan’s and Mitt Romney’s. Don’t you think it is time the media vet President Obama as well?

Paul Ryan Hammers Obama on Jobs and Medicare in Adel

Shane Vander Hart | September 6, 2012 | Reply

GOP Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan visited Adel, IA yesterday morning for his second stop in Iowa this week. A crowd just shy of 1000 gathered outside the Dallas County Courthouse and Congressman Paul asked Iowans if they were better off than they were four years ago. He mainly focused on President Obama’s jobs record. [...]

Photos: Paul Ryan Rally in Adel, Iowa

Caffeinated Thoughts | September 5, 2012 | Reply

Photos from Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Paul Ryan’s visit to the Dallas County Courthouse in Adel, IA.

Video: Paul Ryan at Adel, Iowa Rally

Caffeinated Thoughts | September 5, 2012 | Reply

GOP Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan spoke at a Romney-Ryan campaign rally at the Dallas County Courthouse in Adel, IA.

Paul Ryan Excoriates President Obama in VP Nomination Acceptance Speech

Shane Vander Hart | August 30, 2012 | Reply

Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) accepted the Vice Presidential nomination of the Republican Party on Wednesday night. In his speech he excoriated President Barack Obama as a “new comer” to the race. I’m the newcomer to the campaign, so let me share a first impression. I have never seen opponents so silent about their record, and [...]