MORNING READ

FROM THE BLOGS:

The legend of Paul Ryan
New York's Jonathan Chait says the Wisconsin lawmaker has become "unassailable" after cultivating the image of "a Jimmy Stewart character, but brainier" — yet still represents far right ideals

Carter argument undermines Romney point on Bin Laden
The Plum Line's Greg Sargent points out the Jimmy Carter did give a similar order to Obama's — calling for the launch of a disastrous rescue mission to save the American hostages in Iran — further underscoring the president's credentials

The Santorum-Romney summit
National Review's Robert Costa talks with Santorum aide John Brabender about what the two former foes will discuss at their planned sit-down this Friday

Romney is for real
The Washington Times's Joseph Curl says that Romney's campaign is presenting a clear alternative to the popular narrative provided by the media and President Obama's re-election team

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:

Federal judge halts Texas law against Planned Parenthood
The state law would have prevented the women's health clinic from receiving state funds because it provided abortions, The Hill's Elise Viebeck reports

Christie on veepstakes: Romney 'might be able to convince me'
The New Jersey governor said that while he loved his current job, the presumptive Republican nominee could sway him, The Hill's Josh Lederman reports