Paul Ryan is the first member of Gen X named to top of a major party ticket . He came of age during an economic recession and the dot-com boom and bust . His father was a Republican congressman from Wisconsin, his mother worked for Ronald Reagan in California before becoming a lawyer. 18 % said they are `` concerned '' about climate change . Ryan 's relative youth helps Romney 's appeal .
Paul Ryan is the first member of Gen X named to top of a major party ticket . He came of age during an economic recession and the dot-com boom and bust . His father was a Republican congressman from Wisconsin, his mother worked for Ronald Reagan in California before becoming a lawyer. Ryan 's relative youth helps Romney 's appeal .