Since I had better things to do last night, watching Justified, than watching election returns I was pretty surprised upon waking up this morning and hearing that Santorum had won both Alabama and Mississippi. Naturally I said to myself that … Continued
Newt Gingrich
Politifact Has Their Pants On Fire For Newt
The Atlanta Journal Constitution, the local Atlanta paper, has a Politifact ‘fact checking’ today in regards to the ethics investigation that was launched against Newt Gingrich back when he was Speaker of the House in the 90′s. In their opinion, … Continued
Will She or Won’t She? Only Her Hairdresser Knows For Sure
For those political junkies that were looking to see an end to the long, painful GOP primary season, look out. I got a bit of Sarah on Fox’s new show called “The Five” when she joined the group for some … Continued
Romney Cruises to Florida Win
If Newt Gingrich was feeling the butthurt after an avalanche of negative ads in Florida, a 15-point scorching sure won’t help the bruised feelings and ego. Mitt Romney has won the Florida Republican presidential primary, Fox News projects. The victory, … Continued
Strange How the Media Didn’t Care About Infidelity in 1992 and 2008
Say what you will about Newt Gingrich and his numerous wives and affairs, and it’s already become an obsession with the media that will do anything to derail the GOP and re-install Obama in the White House. Back in 1992 … Continued
Gallup: Majority of Conservatives See Romney as “Acceptable”; Update: Romney Called as Winner
Well, starting tonight in New Hampshire, we’ll see how much merit this has. Hold your nose, folks. Mitt Romney is the now the only candidate that a majority of conservative and moderate/liberal Republicans nationwide see as an “acceptable” GOP nominee … Continued
Deranged “Occupiers” Interrupt Gingrich Iowa Appearance
Such a charming bunch. Occupy Des Moines protesters sidelined the endorsement of Newt Gingrich from one of Iowa’s top political leaders. “Mic Check,” Adam Mason of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement yelled and a few others from his group shouted … Continued
Gingrich in 1999: From the “Theodore Roosevelt-La Follette Progressive Tradition” of Reform
Andy Kaczynski, apparently having worked over Mitt Romney enough, has set his sights on Newt Gingrich. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, speaking to CSPAN a year after he resigned from the House, addressed his own ethics charges, arguing that he … Continued
Gingrich: “I’m a Theodore Roosevelt Republican”
Maybe this is why Obama now claims the Teddy Roosevelt mantle. Then again, isn’t Newt now a Reagan Republican? Via Andy Kaczynski.
“I’ve Never Seen a Guy Change His Positions On So Many Things, So Fast, On a Dime, On Everything”
I figured a rather moderate Republican like Rudy Giuliani would be in Mitt Romney’s corner. Think again. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani slammed Mitt Romney as an unelectable flip-flopper, and said Newt Gingrich, who he compared to Ronald … Continued
Newt’s Tale of Three Wives
It’s not what you think, but naturally the first thing people are going to think of is the fact Newt Gingrich is on Wife No. 3. Rick Perry isn’t the only one to have an “oops” moment in the Republican … Continued
Newt Loses Key Gary Busey Endorsement
Can’t quite figure out how he’ll carry on. Actor Gary Busey is withdrawing his endorsement of Newt Gingrich for president. “It is not time for me to be endorsing anyone at this time! When there are the two final candidates, … Continued
Of Course: Newt’s Gay Stepsister Voting for Obama
I remember this one being very popular with the media back in 1995 when Newt Gingrich first became House Speaker and he was under constant assault by the media. Been wondering where she was this presidential cycle? Wonder no more. … Continued
Newt’s Four-Step Plan to Healthcare Reform in 2008
It all sounds so simple, right? Newt Gingrich, speaking in March 2008 at VCAP, fields a question about healthcare reform. Newt gives 4 steps for healthcare reform. Step 1 – is all about personal responsibility, Step 2 – mandatory K-12 … Continued
Rasmussen: Gingrich 45, Obama 43
Well this ought to open some eyes. The Newt Gingrich surge has moved him to the top of the polls in Iowa, big gains in New Hampshire and now a two-point edge over President Obama in a hypothetical general election match-up. … Continued