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Romney picks Paul Ryan for running mate

Shortly after he announced Ryan as his running mate, Romney's campaign emphasized to reporters that picking Ryan did not mean that Romney supported his entire budget plan.

Romney needed a burst of energy for his campaign after falling behind Democratic President Barack Obama in recent polls. He chose Ryan, the chairman of the House of Representatives Budget Committee, after ruling out more conventional candidates - such as Ohio Senator Rob Portman and former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty - whose impact on the race likely would have been more benign.

Welcomed onstage by Romney on Saturday, Ryan said the United States is in a "dangerous" moment of trillion-dollar budget deficits and rising national debt.

"We're running out of time and we can't afford four more years of this," said Ryan, 42, who has been in Congress for 13 years.

Ryan, a catholic, drew his biggest reaction when he said that "our rights come from nature and God, not from government".

He has many fans in the anti-tax, limited-government Tea Party movement, although some activists have not forgiven him for voting for a $700 billion Wall Street bailout in 2008.

His selection drew fire from Democrats, who said they relished the opportunity to showcase Ryan's proposed reductions for Medicare and other social programs.

"Mitt Romney has chosen a leader of the House Republicans who shares his commitment to the flawed theory that new budget busting tax cuts for the wealthy, while placing greater burdens on the middle class and seniors, will somehow deliver a stronger economy," said Obama campaign manager JimMessina.