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First Word: It's Paul Ryan

Mitt Romney chose Paul Ryan as his vice presidential running mate, and everybody seems to be happy about it.

Mitt Romney chose Paul Ryan as his vice presidential running mate, and everybody seems to be happy about it. Conservatives celebrated the decision as a bold choice. Liberals celebrated the decision because of the divisiveness of Ryan's budget plan. Here are some more stories informing the Last Word Rundown meeting tonight: