GOP Rep. Paul Ryan Says He “Loves” Herman Cain’s “999 Plan”

Herman Cain has been attacked in recent days for his “999 Plan” as his GOP opponents try to slow his momentum. But he got some words of praise today from highly respected GOP Rep. Paul Ryan, Chairman of the House Budget Committee. While he did not endorse all the details of the plan, Ryan said he “loves” the “999 Plan,” and that it would be a great starting point for reforming the U.S. Tax System in 2013:

DAILY CALLER: 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 is a good starting point for debate, and 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