Mitt Romney Names Paul Ryan as VP Candidate

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) – Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has selected Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan to be his running mate.     

The candidate made his announcement to supporters via a phone app, saying — quote — “Mitt’s Choice for VP is Paul Ryan.” The GOP ticket was set to appear together at 9 A.M. Eastern in Norfolk, Va.     

Romney and Ryan are kicking off a four-day bus tour that will take them to as many states.     

At 42, Ryan is a generation younger than the 65-year-old Romney.

Here’s the full news release from the campaign: