Has anyone heard of him? http://www.marketwatch.com/story/romney-picks-paul-ryan-as-vp-running-mate-2012-08-11-81033715?link=MW_story_featstor 

Some views from Ryan

 On immigration:  I do not support amnesty for the millions of illegal immigrants already living in the United States. Any reform proposal must require that those who have disregarded the rule of law are not rewarded for their actions. In the end, I hope that with better border security and a more robust and up-to-date employee verification system, we will be able to stem the flow of illegal immigration and restore the rule of law. 

Fed Budget : http://paulryan.house.gov/issues/issue/?IssueID=9974 

About Obamacare: Instead of promoting real competition – which would moderate costs naturally—the law nationalizes the regulation of health insurance premiums. This will lead to shortages and rationing.  Waiting times will replace prices as a means of balancing limited supply and higher demand. Quality will decline as consumers begin facing restricted access to the full range of treatment options. Greater government regulation also will limit incentives for medical innovation.

Yet, despite all the new spending and all the increased taxes, supporters of this law argue that it will actually reduce our current deficit levels. However, the fiscal arguments just do not add up. The only way reduce the deficit, while at the same time having the government pick up the tab for more than 30 million uninsured Americans and subsidize millions more is through the use of smoke and mirrors. 

Jobs and the economy: The economic growth that our country needs cannot come from Washington.  It originates from the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of the American people.  This spirit can only thrive if the government creates an economic-friendly environment that allows businesses to grow and create jobs.  The House Majority has pursued an agenda focused on job creation and economic growth.  As such, we have passed 40 bills aimed at empowering small business owners and reducing regulatory burdens, fixing the tax code to help job creators, increasing competitiveness for American manufacturers, encouraging entrepreneurship and growth, maximizing domestic energy production, paying down America’s unsustainable debt burden, and beginning to live within our means. http://paulryan.house.gov/issues/issue/?IssueID=9973 

Making the Tax Code Fair, Competitive and Simple : Offers 3 ideas. 

Fair Tax Code 

Competitive Tax Code

Simple Tax Code 

Born and raised in the community of Janesville, Paul Ryan is a fifth-generation Wisconsin native. Currently serving his 7th term as a Member of Congress, Paul works to address the many important issues affecting Wisconsin residents and serve as an effective advocate for the 1st Congressional District.

He is the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, where he works to bring fiscal discipline and accountability to the federal government. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over tax policy, Social Security, health care and trade laws.

Paul has put forward a specific plan to tackle our looming fiscal crisis, driven by the explosion of entitlement spending. “The Path to Prosperity” helps spur job creation today, stops spending money the government doesn’t have, and lifts the crushing burden of debt. This plan puts the budget on the path to balance and the economy on the path to prosperity.

Paul is a graduate of Joseph A. Craig High School in Janesville and earned a degree in economics and political science from Miami University in Ohio.

Paul and his wife Janna live in Janesville with their children, daughter Liza and sons Charlie and Sam. The youngest of four children, Paul is the son of Paul Sr. (deceased) and Betty Ryan. He is a member of St. John Vianney’s Parish.

Paul Ryans website > http://paulryan.house.gov/