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In an appearance this afternoon in his home state of Georgia, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R) today announced he launched a Web site -- not an exploratory committee -- to help him examine the possibility of a 2012 presidential bid.
"Because of our concern for the future of the country, our concern for our grandchildren and all of the children of this country who are faced with, I think, a very dramatic choice of which future we're going to have, we are today establishing a Web site -- NewtExplore2012.com," Gingrich said.
Standing next to his wife, Callista, he cited their beliefs to restore American exceptionalism, to dramatically shrink the government in Washington, D.C., to get back to a balanced budget, to decrease unemployment, and to make Americans safer.
"We will look at this very seriously and we will very methodically lay out the framework of what we'll do next," Gingrich stressed.
"We'll be back. There will be many more chances to have conversations. I simply wanted to give you that, and I think you will have more than enough to write about," Gingrich joked to a room for of reporters at the press conference.
Media attention and predictions over just what Gingrich would say today began earlier this week when one of his top advisers, Joe Gaylord, told the Des Moines Register Gingrich would announce he was forming an exploratory committee during his visit to Georgia. Later, a Gingrich press release refuted the Register article saying it "contains a significantly inaccurate statement." The release went on to say, "To be clear, while Speaker Gingrich is in Georgia on Thursday, he will NOT announce the formation of an exploratory committee."
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Isn't this the scum bag who cheated on his wife... the whole time saying family values were important !
I believe he cheated on BOTH former wives with their sucessors, all the while preaching family values. His first wife he left while she was in the middle of cancer treatments. Yeah, this is the guy i want running our government.
Yes, and when questionned about that inconsistency, essentially said, "do as I say, and not as I do."
Yes it is IMBD. Newt may be giving a presidential run a serious look, but I doubt many folks will be giving him a serious look.
Why is the press giving him a soundbite? Really. Are we that stupid to believe anything he says? In my opinion, he was finished long ago. So, who's bankrolling him? Follow the money.
please do.......your immorality is a big concern.
Will the site have a "comments"" section? That would be interesting....
It does, actually. I hope it works better than the one Hillary had in 2008 - a co-worker signed me up for it as a joke, and every time I went on there to "unsubscribe" and tried to tell them that I was vigorously working for Obama, I got another e-mail thanking me for my support and asking for more money.
So comment at your own risk.....
LoL In 2004, I got an auto-autographed photo from George W. Bush and Laura Bush thanking me for my support.
As if ... ;-)
Feel sorry for the people hanging hopes on this loser. But if he does run.......... late nigh comedy fodder will be huge. Can't wait!
"We will look at this very seriously..."
I, on the other hand, will roflmao!! Look at what, wife #4? Hey, Callista, watch your back baby!!
What? I heard he treats them like gold... once the luster wears off he trades them in on a bright shinny new one.
he has more skeltons in his closet than a graveyard. this family values ass served his wife with divorce papers while she was in the hospital dying of cancer. he spouts the usual conservative baloney about serving so future generations won't suffer. well the young poor are suffering now, they're dying in iraq & afghanistan, they can't find a job after mortgaging their future with college loans that can't be paid. americans would love to have a candidate that has great intelligence, a good work ethic, and is free from any taint of corruption. bozo gingrich fails on all 3 counts.
Nice post Mel!
Newt, she turned Him into a Newt!
I'll bet all of his ex-wives are glad to be a former Mrs. Gingrich! Man what were they thinking about that one when they saw him for the first time? Mmmm... I gotta have me some of that! Ouch my eyes, my eyes! Now that's not something I would like to visualize ever again. Newt the epitome of sexy!
Way too sexy for me, I'll tell you what.
Correction that would be wouldn't want to visualize...
He chose that statement from this alternative:
American exceptionalism refers to the theory that the United States is qualitatively different from other nations. In this view, America's exceptionalism stems from its emergence from a revolution, becoming "the first new nation", and developing a uniquely American ideology, based on liberty, egalitarianism, individualism, populism and laissez-faire. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_exceptionalism
So I'm a little confused when someone like Newt Gingrich says it needs to be restored. By Wikipedia's definition, President Obama is the epitomy of American exceptionalism -- where else could his story be possible? Therefore, I believe Gingrich (and others who've tossed this around lately) aren't using the same definition. I believe they see American exceptionalism as being superior, and to show their superiority, they dismiss all lesser beings as inconsequential.
Now, how did we lose our American exceptionalism (superiority) so that it must be restored? Obviously -- we let an inferior being into the White House! He's certainly not "one of us" so he cannot possibly be superior. But once he's out, American exceptionalism will be restored!
So the next time you hear someone claim that we've got to restore American exceptionalism, see it for what it really is -- bigotry and racism -- pure and simple.
Bring it on BIG BOY.
Republican Senator Tom Coburn Won’t Support Gingrich For President: ‘We Need Somebody That’s…Stable’
C-SPAN host Greta Wodele Brawner asked Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) what he thought of Gingrich running for president and Coburn didn’t seem to be too enthused:
COBURN: He is undoubtedly the smartest man I’ve ever met. He is a thinker. He has great vision. The question to me is, does he have the capability to lead the country and having served under him in the House, he’s probably not one I would choose to support in a presidential primary. … We need somebody that’s soft and wide eyed open and “is stable” and is learned and is going to consistently bring us together rather than “alienate us. …”
“We need somebody whose eye is critical but is “not harsh” in their manner and I don’t mean to say he’s necessarily harsh. But I’m looking for a leader that can bring us together”
Coburn is right;
Gingrich hasn’t exactly done much to bring the country together lately,
whether it’s fearmongering about Islam or
engaging in “not-so-subtle race baiting” and
inflammatory rhetoric
SOS...........Gingrich Woos Evangelical Christians
The Los Angeles Times has a great piece on how Newt Gingrich "is courting evangelical Christians as he lays the groundwork for a possible presidential campaign, hoping to find favor among a group that will play a pivotal role in picking the 2012 Republican nominee."
"In recent years, Gingrich has met privately with pastors best known nationally for their campaigns against same-sex marriage, sharing deeply personal details about his marital history as he expresses contrition for his past actions."
Gingrich "has also provided financial and strategic support for their causes" -- most importantly their crusade against same-sex marriage.
Gringrich appears to have moved his memberships as much as he’s divorced his wives. Prior to Rev Charles Stanley In Touch where he filled in one of his TV slots to now being Catholic
Christians are just not tht Gullible, Gringich attempt to turn the church into “Class Warfare” will not be successful. America has moved on.
Same Old Gringich Same Old Games!
" ..served his wife with divorce papers while she was in the hospital dying of cancer."
That is a demonstrable lie. His first wife survived the cancer and lived for many years. Gingrich did not serve her papers in the hospital.
They did discuss divorce while she was in the hospital, which both parties were previously aware was going to occur.
Newt cheated on 2 wives, quite a messy personal life. But of course the left has to embellish it even more with smears.
Just watched Rachel Maddow. She did a great piece on Newt! He is running a great big ponzi scheme. Republicans are falling for it. Keep it up folks! Keep giving him money. Nothing like wasting Republican donations to help Democrats win election. How funny! Couldn't happen to a nicer group of rich folks!
NEWT. . . .YOU ROCK! .
how many ways can you say that "newt" is a crock full of sh*t !!! but I must say that I prefer him or the bimbo palin running against President Obama in 2012 !!! palin is a "gold digging" joke and "newt" is a good old fashioned hypocrite !!!
Or vice versa. Those to are interchangeable. Newt the man from GA and his gal pal the Mad Trapper... New from Mattel!
smith1; The term Is "Crock of s--t" not crock full of s--t. nincompoop.
dear bf
why you little p*ssy !!! I see that you are keeping up with my posts!!! good for you !!! I use the term crock "full" of sh*t because "newt" is "full" of sh*t !!! and I see that your "crock" is full too !!!
Smith: You're a teenage wannabe. Your still a nincompoop.
dear bf
let me help you with your English since you have a tenuous grasp on the language !!! it's "you're" not "your" !!! spell-check won't help you with the "basics" !!! where did you say that you went to college ??? oh, that's right you didn't !!!
All you can derive from this is a typo? ....Nincompoop!