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Tag Archives: Newt Gingrich
Gingrich Storms to Big FLA Lead
I have, for some time, talked of the inevitability of a Romney nomination. I have not seen any plausible way he could be beaten with the huge advantage he holds in resources and organization. And quite frankly he is the … Continue reading
Who is the Flip-Flop King?
Ron Paul launched yesterday on Newt Gingrich, releasing an ad that highlights many of the foibles and flip-flops of the former Speaker. Great ad by Paul, and with the results from the Public Policy poll in FLA showing Gingrich with … Continue reading
Mitt v Mitt in the 19th Century
Well it could not have been a great weekend for Mitt Romney, who finds himself under attack from both right and left. Up in New Hampshire the influential Union Leader endorsed the surging Newt Gingrich, making it quite clear that … Continue reading
Newt Moves Left
Newt Gingrich has caused a stir in the Republican Party by saying what anyone with any common sense already knows on immigration. Gingrich stated that you are not about to deport 11 million people that are here illegally. Gingrich stated … Continue reading
The Republican Debate
As anticipated the Republicans were a bit livelier in their big debate last night. And this morning the pundits are out in force, analyzing the debate performances. Red State gave an interesting view, with Erick Erickson not really giving any … Continue reading
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The Gingrich Collapse
The rather abrupt collapse of the Newt Gingrich candidacy this past week can’t be too much of a surprise in light of his problems as a candidate from day one, but it should offer lessons to candidates for office at … Continue reading
Mitch Takes A Pass
The Republican Presidential field further thinned itself of serious candidates when Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels took himself out of the running today. Daniels had been looked to by many Republicans unsatisfied with the current field, but he cited family considerations … Continue reading
Gingrich Withers on the Vine
Newt Gingrich’s presidential candidacy appears over before it even began, with howls of protest from Republicans over his comments on Meet the Press and new questions about large bills to Tiffany’s. Gingrich was forced to make a call of apology … Continue reading
Newt Against Right Wing Social Engineering
Newt Gingrich went on Meet the Press today and gave a qualified endorsement to the individual mandate, indicating that people need to take responsibility for paying for their own health care. He also rejected, in pretty stark terms, the proposal … Continue reading
Newt Takes the Plunge
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich announced his presidential candidacy yesterday and I have to admit that I am delighted. Newt has been the type of Republican that tends to roll all over the deck, eschewing discipline and firing from all angles, … Continue reading