Could Paul Ryan’s small business ties aid the GOP?
Published Aug 25, 2012 11:36PM MDT
New York •
On his way to becoming a congressman from his hometown of Janesville, Wis., Paul Ryan worked in a small business — a construction company with roots that reach back to the firm that his great-grandfather started in 1884.
Although the future GOP vice presidential candidate worked at Ryan Inc. Central doing marketing for just a short time — from 1997-98 — that experience may help the Romney-Ryan ticket. The obstacles that small businesses face hiring more workers are among the bigges...