CONGRESSMAN PAUL RYAN OUT IN 2012?

I just received the following email note from Congressman Paul Ryan's Prosperity PAC. Thought you'd all like to know that as of this precise moment in time, Congressman Ryan is NOT a presidential candidate for 2012.


Friend --

Let me get right to the point. I’m not seeking our party’s nomination for President in 2012. It’s clear, however, we need new leadership in the White House. I’m committed to ensuring the success of whomever the Republican nominee is.

I firmly believe that continuing to sound the alarm about our looming financial crisis and offering solutions to address the crisis before it hits is my fundamental mission in public life. I know I can continue to pursue this goal effectively as the Representative for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District and Chairman of the House Budget Committee.

Let’s be honest, there’s enough work to be done and I need your help as much as any presidential candidate. I am definitely honored and humbled by the support and encouragement from many hoping that I would run for President, but now isn’t the time.

I’m going to continue focusing on the political goals of Prosperity Action. With your help, we’re going to educate the public about the facts behind the Path to Prosperity, fight the misleading attacks and half-truths of the left, and support the men and women running for Congress who will stand with us.

Again, thank you for your support.

Sincerely, Congressman Paul Ryan

OBAMA'S "NOT A CAMPAIGN" BUSAPALOOZA VISITS WHERE?

The country knows Mr. O. is on an "It's not-a-campaign-trip" Busapalooza Tour. Thought you'd like to see where he went on the taxpayer dime.

Here are the cherry-picked locations Obama graced with his regal presence:

Goodhue County, MN, unemployment rate 6.8%
Dubuque County, IA, unemployment rate 5.6%
Winneshiek County, IA, unemployment rate 4.8%
Henry County, IL, unemployment rate 6.9%

And what's the unemployment picture in neighboring counties? Here's the scoop.

Clearwater County, MN, unemployment rate 11.1%
Hamilton County, IA, unemployment rate 11.5%
Alexander County, IL, unemployment rate 12.9%

Nationwide unemployment rate? 9.2%

Gee, do you think Obama's Busapalooza visited counties where he was hoping to get a welcoming reception? Counties that haven't felt the crushing sting of lost jobs and no hope?

He has no plan except orchestrating his re-election, and that's precisely what he's doing on this taxpayer funded trip. While America burns, he fiddles. Get ready, Folks, for 2012.