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Why Paul Ryan helps Mitt Romney
ELECTIONS 2012AUGUST 16, 2012BY: GARY GROSS

http://www.examiner.com/article/why-paul-ryan-helps-mitt-romney

The great debate that's happening across America is whether Paul Ryan is helping or hurting Mitt Romney. That debate might rage awhile longer with the punditocracy but there's little doubt that it's changed the complexion of the race.

Kirsten Powers' article on why Gen-X voters are turning to Paul Ryan is as good an explanation as there is:



If the average person were to attempt to read and comprehend the Ryan Plan to fix Medicare, they'd likely be frustrated and confused. If those people listened to Paul Ryan give a detailed explanation of it, they'd likely think highly of the plan.

Paul Ryan's gift is that he's able to comprehend complex issues at a high level, then translate that information into language that the average man or woman on Main Street can understand.

The other gift Ryan has is his ability to simplify his content without talking down to the people he's talking to. That's the biggest mistake career politicians like Al Gore and John Kerry made in their presidential bids.

Jon Cowan is the CEO of the centrist think tank Third Way. Here's what he said about Ryan's plan:



In the past, Democrats have demagogued the issue of Medicare. That's where the term Mediscare originated. Gen-Xers aren't frightened by Paul Ryan's plan. They're frightened by politicians who want to ignore Medicare because their political consultant is worried about them getting elected.

At this point, it's difficult, if not impossible, to villify Paul Ryan. Narratives don't work if they don't fit a storyline. Jokes about Joe Biden work because he's gaffe-prone. Criticism of President Obama work because his policies aren't popular with voters.

Villifying Paul Ryan is impossible for several reasons. First and most importantly, his explanations are measured and logical. Second, it's difficult, if not impossible, to villify someone who looks like a choir boy.

In short, Paul Ryan is a policy wonk, a great communicator and he's got an image of being the All American guy next door.

That's why he'll help the Romney ticket.