Analysts may be correct that the presidential election won't primarily turn on entitlements reform, but by choosing Paul Ryan as his running mate, Mitt Romney can, contrary to conventional wisdom, make it a winning issue and lay the foundation for a reform mandate when he wins.

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This quote suggests that while analysts may believe entitlements reform won't be the main focus of the presidential election, if Mitt Romney chooses Paul Ryan as his running mate, it could actually become a successful and important issue. It challenges the conventional wisdom by stating that Romney's choice can make entitlements reform a winning issue and potentially establish a mandate for reform if he wins the election.

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