The GOP's Very Handsome, Utterly Phony Congressional Idol

HOME POLITICS NATIONAL NEWS WORLD ECONOMY SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT Joe Conason Carl Hiaasen Connie Schultz E.J. Dionne Gene Lyons Jonathan Alter May 02, 2012 THE BIG STORY, BY GENE LYONS How The GOP's Golden Boy Works His Con To understand the secret of current Republican matinee idol Rep. Paul Ryan's success, it's necessary to grasp three essential elements of his popularity: First, he's a handsome, telegenic fellow -- very good at faking sincerity. READ MORE THE LIST 7 Things You Need To Know Today The best stories, commentary, facts, videos from around the web -- all part of a balanced breakfast. READ MORE WAR AND PEACE Obama's Surprise Visit To Afghanistan "I love you all," he tells the troops. So are they getting out earlier? READ MORE POLITICS Civil Unions Under Attack In North Carolina And it could ripple all the way to the Democratic National Convention -- in Charlotte. READ MORE ANOTHER NEW LOW The Verdict Against Rupert Murdoch: "Unfit" To Serve Why that long report by the British Parliament on News Corporation (don't worry, no need to read the whole thing) really matters. READ MORE VIDEO OF THE DAY Where Is Mitt Romney Hiding His Money? [VIDEO] Obama's tough new "Swiss bank" attack ad. READ MORE CARTOON OF THE DAY   (c) 2012 Eastern Harbor Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 28 West 27th Street, Suite 502 New York, NY 10001