Mostly because for the first time the introduction of Herman Cain’s proposal focuses attention on the problem rather than avoidance.   Previously Paul Ryan put himself in the firing line trying to engage the “third rail” of entitlement reforms, so he is quite supportive of any efforts to be honest, truthful and direct with the narrative…
(TheDC) — House Budget Committee chairman Paul Ryan says he “loves” presidential candidate Herman Cain’s signature “9-9-9″ tax plan.  Ryan told The Daily Caller in an exclusive interview that Cain’s plan shows the GOP presidential campaign season has entered into a more advanced stage where ideas — not just personalities — have come to the forefront.
“We need more bold ideas like this because it is specific and credible,” Ryan said. “I’m more of a flat-tax kind of a guy.”
The budget chairman went on to say that ideas like Cain’s plan could help shape the debate over tax reform moving into 2013.
“It’s great to see such bold ideas,” Ryan told TheDC.  (read more)