Mitt Romney campaigns with Paul Ryan

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney jokes with Rep. Paul Ryan after announcing him as the "next PRESIDENT of the United States" during an event announcing him as his running mate in front of the USS Wisconsin August 11, 2012 in Norfolk, Virginia. Ryan, a seven term congressman, is Chairman of the House Budget Committee and provides a strong contrast to the Obama administration on fiscal policy. Romney and his new running mate embark on a 4-day bus trip that will take the White House hopefuls to 4 key swing states, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida and Ohio.

Rep. Paul Ryan speaks at a campaign rally with Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney after it was announced earlier today that Ryan will be Romney's vice presidential running mate on August 11, 2012 at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Virginia.

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign rally with Rep. Paul Ryan after announcing earlier today that Ryan will be his vice presidential running mate on August 11, 2012 at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Virginia.

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney jokes with Rep. Paul Ryan after announcing him as the "next PRESIDENT of the United States" during an event announcing him as his vice presidential running mate in front of the USS Wisconsin August 11, 2012 in Norfolk, Virginia.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and his vice presidential running mate Rep. Paul Ryan take the stage during a campaign event at the Crenshaw Gymnasium on the campus of Randolph-Macon College August 11, 2012 in Ashland, Virginia.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and his vice presidential running mate Rep. Paul Ryan take the stage during a campaign event at the Crenshaw Gymnasium on the campus of Randolph-Macon College August 11, 2012 in Ashland, Virginia. The chairman of the House Budget Committee, Ryan, 42, has been a member of Congress from Wisconsin since 1999 and has earned praise from the right for his conservative fiscal positions.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Rep. Paul Ryan purchase pies at Homemades by Suzanne during a campaign stop August 11, 2012 in Ashland, Virginia.

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Rep. Paul Ryan wave as Ryan is announced as his vice presidential running mate in front of the USS Wisconsin August 11, 2012 in Norfolk, Virginia.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney announces Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan as his vice presidential running mate during a campaign rally at the Nauticus Museum after touring the USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, Virginia, August 11, 2012.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Rep. Paul Ryan greet supporters during a campaign rally at Randolph Macon College on August 11, 2012 in Ashland, Virginia.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Govermor Mitt Romney and Rep. Paul Ryan speak to an overflow crowd during a campaign rally at Randolph Macon College on August 11, 2012 in Ashland, Virginia.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan, along with his daughter Liza, prepare to board the campaign bus after announcing Ryan as his vice presidential running mate during a campaign rally at the Nauticus Museum after touring the USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, Virginia, August 11, 2012.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and his running mate Rep. Paul Ryan speak to reporters aboard their campaign plane on August 11, 2012 en route to Charlotte, North Carolina.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and his running mate Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan greet supporers during a campaign rally at the NASCAR Technical Institute on August 12, 2012 in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and his running mate Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan greet supporers during a campaign rally at the NASCAR Technical Institute on August 12, 2012 in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Republican vice presidential candidate, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan speaks as Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney looks on during a campaign rally at the NASCAR Technical Institute on August 12, 2012 in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and his running mate Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan speak to an overflow crowd outside of a campaign rally at the NASCAR Technical Institute on August 12, 2012 in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney looks on as his running mate Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan speaks to an overflow crowd outside of a campaign rally at the NASCAR Technical Institute on August 12, 2012 in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and his running mate Rep. Paul Ryan greet supporters during a homecoming campaign rally at the Waukesha County Expo Center on August 12, 2012 in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney , talks to the crowd as his running mate Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan cheers behind him at the Absolute Style furniture factory on August 12, 2012 in High Point, North Carolina.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and his running mate Rep. Paul Ryan greet supporters during a homecoming campaign rally at the Waukesha County Expo Center on August 12, 2012 in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, shakes hands with his running mate Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan after being introduced at the Absolute Style furniture factory on August 12, 2012 in High Point, North Carolina.

A supporter holds a photo of Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and his running mate Rep. Paul Ryan during a campaign rally at the Waukesha County Expo Center on August 12, 2012 in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks during the Mooresville Victory Rally with his running mate Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan August 12, 2012 at NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Republican vice presidential candidate Rep. Paul Ryan and his wife Janna greet supporters during a homecoming campaign rally at the Waukesha County Expo Center on August 12, 2012 in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and his running mate Rep. Paul Ryan talk on their campaign bus before attending a campaign rally at the Waukesha County Expo Center on August 12, 2012 in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney looks on as his running mate Rep. Paul Ryan wipes away tears during a homecoming campaign rally at the Waukesha County Expo Center on August 12, 2012 in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and vice presidential candidate and Wisconsin native Rep. Paul Ryan speak to supporters during a campaign event at the Waukesha Expo Center on August 12, 2012 in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and vice presidential candidate and Wisconsin native Rep. Paul Ryan hug after speaking at a campaign event at the Waukesha Expo Center on August 12, 2012 in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and vice presidential candidate and Wisconsin native Rep. Paul Ryan greet supporters during a campaign event at the Waukesha Expo Center on August 12, 2012 in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Republican vice presidential candidate and Wisconsin native Rep. Paul Ryan wipes away tears as he and presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney greet supporters during a campaign event at the Waukesha Expo Center on August 12, 2012 in Waukesha, Wisconsin.