Romney introduces Paul Ryan as 'next President of the United States'

By Sun-Times Wire

Mitt Romney announced his choice as running mate, Paul Ryan, as “the next president of the United States” during an event at the USS Wisconsin exhibit in Norfolk, Va., on Saturday morning.

Ryan, (R-Wis.), of course, would be vice president. And Romney, alerted to his gaffe, quickly corrected himself before Ryan could get rolling on his acceptance speech.

Every now and then I’m known to make a mistake, Romney said to a delighted crowd. I did not make a mistake with this guy. But I can tell you this . . . he’s gonna be the next vice president of the United States.

Romney and his new vice presidential pick are embarking on a tour of battleground states after the morning announcement.

Next Up In News

Netflix looks to curb password sharing, considers ads

Aiming to predict COVID, future pandemics better, CDC opens infectious diseases forecasting center

Joliet farmers wrangle cows thrown from semitrailer after crash on Interstate 80

1 killed, 3 wounded in shootings Tuesday in Chicago

Obama relatives sue Milwaukee school alleging racial bias

Unmasked transit: Pritzker ends mask mandates in public transportation, airports