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In highlighting the fact that no one among the current 2012 field appears equipped to defend the GOP House budget, Jonah Goldberg weighed in on the unofficial draft Paul Ryan campaign by way of an op-ed in the LA Times.
Outlining yet another compelling case for the House Budget Chair's candidacy, here's a look at what Goldberg had to say about the need for a Ryan run:
If the election is going to be a referendum on his plan, maybe the one guy who can sell it should get in the race. On Monday, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor called for Ryan to get in the race, saying, "Paul's about real leadership."
If Ryan ran, he would probably drive the other candidates further away from his own plan while forcing them to come up with serious alternatives of their own. If he got the nomination, many think he would clean Obama's clock in the debates.
It's a lot to ask. He has three young kids and would have to get organized and funded from a cold start for a long-shot run. But politics is about moments, and this one is calling him. Unless someone suddenly rises to the challenge, the cries of "Help us, Paul Ryan, you're our only hope!" will only get louder.
Goldberg's full op-ed is available to view here.
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