Breaking - Michael Tomasky: A Terrible, Stunning VP Choice

As always, Romney buckled to the right rather than make a pick that says something about himself.… VP August 11, 2012 Michael Tomasky: A Terrible, Stunning VP Choice As always, Romney buckled to the right rather than make a pick that says something about himself. T.J. Kirkpatrick Paul Ryan for VP? Really? It’s a stunningly terrible choice, writes The Daily Beast's Michael Tomasky of this morning's announcement. By making it, Mitt Romney tells America that he is not his own man and hasn’t even the remotest fleeting desire to be his own man. He is owned by the right wing. Plus, David Frum on 5 reasons why Romney made an "awesome ideological gamble" and Howard Kurtz on why the budget-buster's spot on the ticket will delight conservatives and liberals alike. Read the rest of this article on The Daily Beast GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. College Rankings 2012: Most Liberal Schools (Photos)   Robert Hughes: A Fierce Critic and Powerful Voice Now Silenced by Simon Schama Meryl Streep, ‘Hope Springs,’ and Senior Sex: Why Seniors Are Getting It On by Karen Springen

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