In bold shakeup, Romney taps Ryan as running mate

Mitt Romney introduced Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate today in Norfolk, Va., a bold move that signals a focus on fiscal policy.

Mitt Romney, left, and Paul Ryan addressed a rally Saturday in Ashland, Va.

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Mitt Romney, left, and Paul Ryan addressed a rally Saturday in Ashland, Va.

Paul Ryan spoke after being introduced by Mitt Romney in Norfolk, Va.

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Paul Ryan spoke after being introduced by Mitt Romney in Norfolk, Va.

Romney (right) and Ryan walked with Ryan's daughter, Liza, to the Romney campaign bus.

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Romney (right) and Ryan walked with Ryan's daughter, Liza, to the Romney campaign bus.

Ryan greeted supporters.

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Ryan greeted supporters.

Romney greeted members of the Ryan family at the close of Saturday's campaign event.

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Romney greeted members of the Ryan family at the close of Saturday's campaign event.

Mitt Romney (left) introduced Paul Ryan as his running mate during a campaign event in Norfolk, Va., on Saturday.

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Romney introduced Ryan as his running mate during the campaign event in Norfolk, Va., on Saturday.

Romney's campaign had previously announced the pick via a phone app.

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Romney's campaign had previously announced the pick via a phone app.

The event was held on the USS Wisconsin, a retired battleship.

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The event was held on the USS Wisconsin, a retired battleship.

A supporter held her hand over her heart for the national anthem as she waited for the event to begin.

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A supporter held her hand over her heart for the national anthem.

Supporters waited for the event to begin.

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Supporters waited for the event to begin.

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