CLEAN: 'Lighting rod' VP pick Ryan gives Romney a boost, target to Dems

The transcript discusses the political dynamics surrounding Romney and Ryan's campaign, emphasizing their conservative credentials and the impact of Ryan's selection on energizing the Republican base. It contrasts Romney's vision of government with Obama's, focusing on fiscal health and entitlement programs. Ryan's strengths, such as his youth and ideas, are weighed against his liabilities, including controversial policies. The discussion also touches on voter concerns, particularly in battleground states, and the contrasting agendas of Romney and Obama.

What is one reason the Republican base is energized according to the video?

• Support for a third-party candidate

• Indifference towards the election

• Opposition to Barack Obama

• Support for Barack Obama

What do Romney and Ryan claim they are doing with government size?

• Ignoring it

• Eliminating it completely

• Returning it to its right size

• Expanding it significantly

What is one of Ryan's strengths mentioned in the video?

• His neutral stance on policies

• His youth and energy

• His popularity among all Americans

• His experience as a senior politician

What concern does the Ryan budget raise for the Romney campaign?

• It is not conservative enough

• It is too similar to Obama's policies

• It could be controversial enough to sway voters to Obama

• It might be too popular

How might Romney and Ryan's agenda be portrayed according to the video?

• As extreme and radical

• As moderate and balanced

• As universally accepted

• As outdated and irrelevant