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Ryan Republicans haven't learned logic, integrity

Watching Paul Ryan’s House budget hearing, does one laugh, cry or vomit? Extreme Republican partisanship, ignorance, stupidity, inanity, obfuscation, all extremely displayed.

Shaw Thoughts: Geriatric Genius

He walks slowly these days—a kind of stoop-shouldered amble—his face reflecting the aches and pains of a 72-year-old body that’s been invaded by prostate cancer, Lyme disease and a mild stroke that still affects coordination.

Want to head our culture in the right direction?

Want to head our culture in the right direction? Then vote for Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan.

PHIL WIELAND: Helping voters tune in to candidates

There has to be a better way for voters to pick political candidates than debates. Even Jell-O wrestling would be more helpful than listening to the programmed responses we get from debates.

Romney adopts Daniels' 'trickle-down government' catchphrase

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels quit politics when he accepted the presidency of Purdue University this summer, but he remains relevant as Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has adopted a Daniels catchphrase as his own — "trickle-down government."

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VP nominee Ryan disagrees with Mourdock in new Donnelly for Senate ad

INDIANAPOLIS | Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan is shown distancing himself from fellow Republican Richard Mourdock in a new television ad by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Joe Donnelly.

Republican VP nominee Ryan to attend fundraiser in Indy

INDIANAPOLIS | Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan will visit Indianapolis on Sept. 17 for a fundraiser co-hosted by former state Rep. Dan Dumezich, R-Schererville.

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Romney nominated; wife Ann convention star speaker

TAMPA, Fla. | Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney swept to the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday night, praised lovingly by his wife from their national convention stage as the "man America needs" and cheered by delegates eager to propel him into the fall campaign against Presiden…

Region Republican delegates eager for national convention

In years long gone by, the delegates to a political convention picked their party's nominees for president and vice president. This year there is no doubt the Republican Party's ticket will be Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan.

11 from region attending Republican convention

While Hurricane Isaac will delay some activities, Republicans from across the country will start to gather in Tampa, Fla., on Monday for party meetings culminating in the nomination of Mitt Romney for president and Paul Ryan for vice president.

Research Ryan's proposed budget, then heed your conscience

As an ex-Marine taught to be a team player who is “always faithful,” I must disagree with my fellow Christians who focus on social issues beyond our control while completely disregarding the poor.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Voter registration, turnout vital to rebuilding U.S.

The future vitality of America hangs in the balance as we approach the pivotal and historic election on Nov. 6.

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BRIAN HOWEY: Ryan’s ‘Danielspeak’ critical to the presidential race

If you are an American – whether a Republican, Democrat or independent – Mitt Romney’s selection of House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan to the ticket is the best thing that could have happened in this critical campaign.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Ryan pick can help republic, Republicans – if they’re smart

‘We want to make sure that we preserve and protect Medicare,’ Mitt Romney declared Aug. 13 in Florida, a crucial state where senior citizens are numerous.

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Boehner gives high marks to Romney VP pick Ryan

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. | House Speaker John Boehner hasn't forgotten the help he got from the Ohio college student who staked up the campaign signs during Boehner's first congressional run. Twenty years later, that student, Paul Ryan, is the Republican candidate for vice president.