Paul Ryan - Vice President?

Will Paul Ryan be the 2012 Republican nominee for vice president?

Rep. Ryan leaves open door to VP bid, says he'd 'have to consider it'

Rep. Paul Ryan left the door wide open Sunday when asked whether he'd consider joining the Republican presidential ticket as the running mate of the eventual nominee.

Ryan, the House Budget Committee chairman whose budget proposals are rocking Capitol Hill for the second year in a row, months ago had ruled out running for president to focus on his work in Congress.

Asked Sunday whether he'd accept an invitation from the GOP nominee to run for vice president, Ryan would not douse the thought.

"I would have to consider it," Ryan told "Fox News Sunday."

The Wisconsin Republican repeatedly stressed he hasn't made a decision, and might not even be asked -- considering the nomination battle may be months from completion.

"It's just not a bridge that I've even come close to crossing. It's a decision that somebody else makes a long time from now," Ryan said.

After saying he'd consider it, Ryan added, "It's not something I'm even thinking about right now."

I think Paul Ryan would energize the Republican ticket, the way Sarah Palin did.

The difference, of course, is that people know Ryan. He's been the face of the Republicans in the House for years. The Dems and their media and Tina Fey wouldn't be able to pull off the disgraceful character assassination tactics they used on Sarah Palin and her family.

Ryan would be a real asset.

I would love to see a Paul Ryan - Joe Biden debate.

I admit I'd prefer a Paul Ryan - Obama debate, but that's not meant to be.

I'd settle for Ryan wiping the floor with Biden.