David Ryan : Mitt Romney 's VP This is a gamble that hurts the campaign . He says Ryan has very specific deficit reduction plans that Romney will have to implement . Ryan 's emphasis on substance is a welcome change for a largely negative campaign , Avlon says .
John Avlon : Mitt Romney 's VP selection is a gamble that changes the campaign . He says Ryan has very specific deficit reduction plans that Romney will have to back . Ryan 's focus on substance is a welcome change for a largely negative campaign , Avlon says .