Bob Zubrin saw Paul Ryan speak in Colorado and files this report. “To say the crowd received Ryan with enthusiasm would be an understatement. In fact, his reception became literally thunderous, as many started stamping or pounding on the gym benches, and they repeated this several times when Ryan made strong points. In his talk, Ryan was all substance, avoiding cheap campaign shots yet repeatedly bringing the audience to their feet by making clear, powerful points about energy independence, the need to deregulate, fiscal soundness, the difference between a culture of self-reliance and one of dependence, and the doctrines of Natural Law and the Declaration of Independence. That’s right, he spoke about Natural Law and the origin of rights to a campaign crowd, and they got it. In fact, along with his discussion of energy independence, it was one of the two high points of the event. I can’t remember when I’ve seen a candidate address a mass audience at such a high level and pull it off. But he did.”

It is just great to see an adult run for office, and address the electorate as adults as well. I saw where Ryan told of the meetings he would have back in his district, and he noted how well they went when the voters were treated as and expected to be intelligent, informed and engaged with the issues. 

I get the feeling that the contrast between Romney/Ryan's campaign style and that of the Obama/Biden people will be very stark.