Paul Ryan: I Didn't Lose Because Of The Issues, I Lost Because Of The 'Urban' Vote | ThinkProgress
In his first interview since losing the election, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) wouldnt admit that voters rejected his economic vision and instead chalked up President Obamas victory to a large turnout of the urban vote. I dont think we lost it on those budget issues, especially on Medicare, we clearly didnt lose it on those issues, Ryan to local station WISC-TV. I think the surprise was some of the turnout, some of the turnout especially in urban areas, which gave President Obama the big margin to win this race.
But Ryans post-election analysis contrasts sharply with his view of the race before Election Day. Throughout the campaign, Ryan who was selected for the ticket because of his budget plan insisted that the race presented voters with a choice between two different economic paths for the nation and repeatedly tried to sell the merits of his proposal on the stump. Republican lawmakers bragged that should the GOP ticket win, they can justly claim a mandate to push through Ryans initiatives. Here are just three examples of the former Vice Presidential candidate making the same argument:
Indeed, Obama made raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans a centerpiece of his campaign and voters overwhelmingly agreed with his approach. Exit polls showed that 6 in 10 voters nationwide say they think taxes should be increased and Ryans budget proposal played an important role in Senate races where Democrats picked up seats.
And while seniors backed Romney/Ryan at the same rate as Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) in 2008, a survey commissioned by the AFL-CIO showed that by 64 to 17 percent, voters want to protect Social Security and Medicare benefits and address the deficit by increasing taxes on the rich, rather than address the deficit by cutting entitlements.
In his first interview since losing the election, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) wouldnt admit that voters rejected his economic vision and instead chalked up President Obamas victory to a large turnout of the urban vote. I dont think we lost it on those budget issues, especially on Medicare, we clearly didnt lose it on those issues, Ryan to local station WISC-TV. I think the surprise was some of the turnout, some of the turnout especially in urban areas, which gave President Obama the big margin to win this race.
But Ryans post-election analysis contrasts sharply with his view of the race before Election Day. Throughout the campaign, Ryan who was selected for the ticket because of his budget plan insisted that the race presented voters with a choice between two different economic paths for the nation and repeatedly tried to sell the merits of his proposal on the stump. Republican lawmakers bragged that should the GOP ticket win, they can justly claim a mandate to push through Ryans initiatives. Here are just three examples of the former Vice Presidential candidate making the same argument:
Indeed, Obama made raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans a centerpiece of his campaign and voters overwhelmingly agreed with his approach. Exit polls showed that 6 in 10 voters nationwide say they think taxes should be increased and Ryans budget proposal played an important role in Senate races where Democrats picked up seats.
And while seniors backed Romney/Ryan at the same rate as Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) in 2008, a survey commissioned by the AFL-CIO showed that by 64 to 17 percent, voters want to protect Social Security and Medicare benefits and address the deficit by increasing taxes on the rich, rather than address the deficit by cutting entitlements.
u can tell he dont even see the cism within himself
dude lost becuase of the auto bailout in Ohio and the Latino Vote in Florida. AZ and Texas rednecks are just scared the illegals will take over.
