Ryan's first week: Heavy on attacks, not wonkery

New GOP vice presidential candidate known for knowledge of policy, but takes on a traditional role of attack dog on stump

• Aug 18, 2012

Ryan appearing with mom to pitch Medicare plan

Stumping in key swing state of Florida, presumptive GOP vice presidential nominee defending controversial voucher system

• Aug 18, 2012

Obama campaign defends Medicare record in new ad

Campaign blasts Ryan's Medicare plan, defends Affordable Care Act, in new ad

• Aug 17, 2012

Paul Ryan releases two years of tax returns

GOP vice presidential candidate releases 2010 and 2011 returns; paid 15.9 percent and 20 percent tax rates

• Aug 17, 2012

This week's 4 political ads that stretch the truth

A rundown of the least factually accurate campaign ads of the week

• Aug 17, 2012

Ryan blasts Obama over defense cuts in Virginia

The Republican vice presidential candidate doesn't mention bipartisan agreement to reduce spending

• Aug 17, 2012

Due Diligence: Attack takes Obama out of context

An attack ad uses an out-of-context quote to suggest the president does not understand the economy isn't doing well

• Aug 17, 2012

Ryan: China treating Obama like a 'doormat'

President's campaign highlights rival's 2010 opposition to currency manipulation bill

• Aug 17, 2012

Ryan denies requesting stimulus funds

Documents contradict VP candidate on requests

• Aug 17, 2012

Ryan strikes populist tone in Virginia

Big business and government colluding to 'rig the rules,' candidate says

• Aug 17, 2012

Ryan's spending votes get a second look

The new GOP vice presidential candidate has a reputation as a fiscal hawk, but his votes for pricey initiatives are coming under the microscope

• Aug 17, 2012

Romney: I never paid less than 13 percent in taxes

Mitt Romney calls Harry Reid's charges that he paid no taxes "totally false"

• Aug 17, 2012

After public financing forsaken, a dash for cash

Having declined taxpayer dollars to pay for their campaigns, Obama and Romney fill their days with fundraisers

• Aug 17, 2012

Romney attempts to clarify Medicare stance

Mitt Romney gives an impromptu lesson to press corps, tries to explain policy differences between himself, Obama

• Aug 17, 2012

Walker: Questions about Romney's taxes "ridiculous"

Wisconsin governor Scott Walker says voters "don't care" how much Romney pays in taxes

• Aug 17, 2012

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