THE ROMNEY- RYAN REPUBLICAN TICKET ROLL OUT BEGINS............

The headline news of the day, the selection of Representative Paul Ryan by Mitt Romney as his Vice Presidential running mate zeroes in to Norfolk, Virginia where the two candidates are appearing together as Romney introduces his choice to the nation.  It comes as the two GOP running mates will start a bus tour of Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, and Ohio, swing States crucial to victory in the November 6th Presidential Election.  The choice of Ryan is thought by NBC News Meet The Press moderator David Gregory to be a, "bold and risky pick".  Current Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell is now speaking to the rally and will introduce Mitt Romney for his announcement of Paul Ryan as his the VP candidate.  He is saying President Obama does not understand the American free enterprise system and that we need a change.  Continuing to describe Obama's forty two months as having failed, he says only two words come to mind, "You're Fired !".  He proceeds calling Romney a great candidate and what he calls the Reagan-Romney vision of America.  Doing things and putting policies in place to help the middle class McDonnell is saying is what Romney will do, with a comprehensive plan.  Tomney and Ryan are now seen walking together toward the podium as McDonnell prepares to introduce Governor for the VP announcement.  Mitt Romney to triumphal heralding music makes an extended walk to the podium and begins his speech.  To cheers of "Mitt, Mitt, Mitt", he speaks of taking another step forward he announces his running mate and the next VP of the US, Paul Ryan.  Citing Paul Ryan's leadership and roots in Janesville, Wisconsin, calling him a shining example who does not demonize his opponents, and is respected for his judgment.  Calling him a faithful Catholic, who belifs in the dignity and value of every human life.  Someone who combines firm principles with practical solutions fotr the problems we face.  Calling their plan to strenghten the middle class will put Americans back to work and saying they will create 12 million new jobs.  Pledges to prtect Medicare and Social, saying the POTUS has cut Medicare by $700 billion dollars.  And vows to eliminate Obamacare.  Calling today a Good Day for America, he mistakenly asks the crowd to join him in welcoming the next PRESIDENT of the US, Paul Ryan.  Romney leaves the stage and as Ryan begins to speak returns and interrupts saying every once and awhile he makes a mistake and hasn;t made a mistake with this man, then reintroduces him as the next VICE PRESIDENT of the US.  Ryan thanking Romney and expressing his appreciation calling Romey the man for this moment, he says he and Governor Romney will restore the greatness of tihs country.  He introduces his wife Janna, daughter Liza, and sons Charlie and Sam.   Citing what his late father taught him about either being either a part of the problem or the solution, he says President Obama has become a part of the problem, not a part of the solution.  He then speaks to President Obama;s record calling this recovery the worst in 70 years after Obama has put his agenda into effect and calls it a record of failure.  He says the President and his Party are concerned more about their next election than they are the next generation.  Sating higher unemploymenty, declining income, and crushing debt is not the new normal, he proclaims beginning next January the Romney-Ryan Administration will put the country back on the right track.  Joining his own Washington experience, with Romney's experience outside Washington, at Bain Capital, the Olympics, as Governor of Massachusetts.  Turning to Family and Faith, he says our founding is on Liberty, Freedom,Free Enterprise, and  Governing with the Consent of the Governed, Ryan paints a portrait of how we can turn this thing around says he's excited about being a part of this Rurn around Team and vows together they will get this done.  He and Romney joined by their families on stage react to the cheers of the crowd. More to Come..........Fr.  Troy