Sources confirmed that in response to Mitt Romney's announcement of Paul Ryan as his vice presidential running mate, your Republican friend will soon explain to you that while the Wisconsin representative may appear to be a risky pick, he actually brings more to the ticket than you'd think. 'If you stop for a second to consider his experience defending his 'Path to Prosperity' budget in Congress, the fact that he hails from a swing state, and his keen political instincts, Paul Ryan makes perfect sense,' your Republican friend will reportedly tell you this week, making sure to reference his earlier Facebook post observing that Ryan's latest Medicare proposal is co-sponsored by a Senate Democrat. 'Combine that with his youthful energy and record of demolishing every opponent he's ever faced, and youve got a pretty strong ticket.' The detailed explanation is expected to be a marked departure from 2008, when, following the selection of Sarah Palin, your Republican friend remained completely silent. 