they don't think mitt romney is doing the best job. and they wanted to see someone like paul ryan or marco rubio. of course, it will energize the republican base and help get them out to the polls. it could hurt with independents and that is what we have yet to see. >> shepard: going to be interesting going ahead. great to see you always, erin from real clear politics .com. the current vice president joe biden made a phone call to the man who wants his job. the obama campaign reports the vice president called congressman ryan to welcome him to the race. vice president biden is looking forward ton to engaging the congressman on the clear choices voters face this november. the only debate in danville, kentucky. vice president is 27 years older than congressman ryan. the biggest gap since 1904. other news today. the feds investigating a fire at one of the nation's largest