Some said the choice of Paul Ryan as vice presidential candidate would turn off women . Pam Harris : It is misguided to think that women vote as a bloc . She says Ryan has distinguished himself by having the courage to offer big ideas . Having lost my own mother to cancer at 3 , I grew up with my father working two jobs and lived with my grandparents , who took care of us . McBride : I would welcome Ryan 's leadership in tackling pressing issues facing women .
Some said the choice of Paul Ryan as vice presidential candidate would turn off women . Pam Harris : It is misguided to think that women vote as a bloc . She says Ryan has distinguished himself by having the courage to offer big ideas . McBride : I would welcome Ryan 's leadership in tackling pressing issues facing women .