https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2012/08/14/rasmussen-50-view-ryan-favorably/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 07:49:53 -0400<![CDATA[An approval rating of 50% is not bad for a relatively unknown congressman. Where he goes from here will depend on the race to define him. The Democrats and Obama have an easier time of it, as they have shown themselves more than willing to play fast and loose with the truth in tarring Ryan as a heartless monster willing to push granny over a cliff. In the meantime, Ryan has an opportunity to define himself as he travels across the Midwest explaining his plan to reform entitlements and cut the budget.]]>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:50:49 -0400<![CDATA[Rick Moran]]>https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2012/08/14/rasmussen-50-view-ryan-favorably-n169864