Doug Wead

Paul Ryan continues tradition of talking tough about the size of government

Global Politics

As chairman of the House Budget Committee, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan is perhaps best known for his austerity-driven budget proposal. By choosing Ryan as his running mate, Mitt Romney has signaled his commitment to reducing the size of government. But will tough talk be enough for them to win the election?

The World

The president’s ever-growing to-do list

Global Politics