convention. his running mate, congressman paul ryan of wisconsin, took the stage last night before a roaring hall of delegates. the 42-year-old ryan accepting the vice presidential nomination and introducing himself to the country before a nationally televised primetime audience. his message part an attack on the current administration and part an argument for mitt romney. >> they've run out of ideas. their moment came and went. fear and division is all they've got left. with all their attack ads, the president is just throwing away money, and he's pretty experienced at that. [ applause ] >> you see, some people can't be dragged down by the usual cheap tactics because their character, ability, and plain decency are so obvious.