Romney/Ryan Talk Bain, Budget Plan And Campaigning In 60 Minutes Interview
Mitt Romney and his running mate Paul Ryan sat down for their first joint interview on Sunday’s 60 Minutes . In the softball interview with Bob Schieffer , the pair didn’t reveal much new information, finding it an opportunity to drive home some of the Romney campaign’s central messages. Asked about when he made the final decision about his running mate, Romney said he had kept an open mind with his options and committed to picking Ryan on August 1. Calling Ryan “a real leader,” Romney touted his “passion for making a difference.” Chiming in, Ryan noted that the country is in a “very perilous position” — and that he’s been focused on tackling the economic and fiscal challenges “before it tackles us.” Exuding confidence in his choice, Romney asserted that Ryan could be president, should the occasion arise, that that was the first and most important criterion used in vetting. He further touted Ryan’s experience in Washington, arguing that he’s worked in ways that are “not highly parti...