As Mitt Romney prepares to announce who will join him on the Republican presidential ticket in the fall, the buzz around Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) vice presidential potential is increasing in intensity. Several pundits have come out this week citing convincing polling data that suggests Ryan would be the best compliment to the Romney ticket. But, if Ryan does make the final cut, would the benefits he brings to GOP presidential campaign outweigh the costs?

On Wednesday, ABC News’ Jonathan Karl reported that the Romney camp has narrowed their vice presidential preferences to two potential candidates. What’s more, those two individuals have been put on standby for an announcement that could come at any day and without much in the way of prior warning.