Gingrich takes more direct aim at Romney in NH

LACONIA, NH – Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich spent the day after the Iowa Caucuses holding events in the Granite State and took aim at the frontrunner in the state’s primary next week: Mitt Romney.

“There is an enormous difference between somebody who has spent their entire career as a Reagan conservative and somebody who has spent their entire career as a Massachusetts moderate,” Gingrich said at Belknap Mills Wednesday afternoon. “I think in terms of beating Obama, having a clearly defined conservative is vastly more likely to win than having somebody who’s confused.”

Gingrich finished a distant fourth in Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses Tuesday night as Romney squeaked out a win -- just 8 votes -- over the late-surging Rick Santorum. Both Romney and Ron Paul hammered the Speaker in negative advertisements in the state throughout the month of December, causing Gingrich to fall in polls. But Gingrich says the race hasn’t deterred him

“In this campaign so far, I’ve been dead once, resurrected, limping along, the front runner, drowning in a tidal wave of Romney and Ron Paul negative ads, recovered and survived,” he said. “So I don’t worry about much of anything.”

Gingrich said the idea of Romney being “electable is just silly” even though the people of Iowa selected Romney as the winner of its caucus.

The Gingrich campaign started more aggressively targeting the former Massachusetts governor early Wednesday, running a full-page ad in New Hampshire’s Union Leader newspaper, claiming “Only a Bold Reagan Conservative Can Defeat President Obama” and that is not Romney.

These attacks appear to break Gingrich’s pledge to run a positive-only campaign although the former speaker claims he is just showing contrast, not going negative.

Gingrich chose to start hitting Romney in New Hampshire, a state that borders the one Romney governed and a place where the former governor even owns a house. Gingrich took aim at Romney’s real estate today, as well.

When asked by a man in the crowd if the former speaker would purchase a home here in the Lakes Region, Gingrich responded with a jab at Romney. “No, I can’t afford things like that, I’m not rich,” he said. And even Callista, his wife, chimed in, with a dig at the Romneys, who own three homes. “We have one home,” Callista said.

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Yes Callista, you have one nice home in McLean VA.

Looking forward to the debate this weekend. Gingrich will be in great form ...

  • 19 votes
#1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 7:39 PM EST

Do you mean we will be treated to a return of Nasty Newt of the Nineties?

  • 14 votes
#1.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:14 PM EST

"Free at last, free at last." - Martin Luther King, Jr., August 28, 1963.

"Newt is last, Newt is last." - Iowa Caucuses, January 3, 2012. (winning the same number of delegates as Michele Bachmann - ZERO)

  • 9 votes
#1.2 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:58 PM EST

Newter.....The biggest liar in the clown car. Go home and take your mistress with you. Its over.

  • 22 votes
#1.3 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:02 PM EST

I hope that Buddy Roemer gets on stage with the clowns......check him out online. Rnc will not let him in because he is not bought by special interest......unfortunately he is a so called repo.

  • 4 votes
#1.4 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:05 PM EST

Buddu Roemer is going to the stage with the Joker after he win the nomination.

  • 3 votes
#1.5 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:11 PM EST

Go Newt, Go!!

Keep up the good fight and push on with Ron Paul, Rick Perry and Rick Santorum. Split up those delegates in these early proportionate states, so the Republicans have to have a brokered convention. There hasn't been a brokered convention in 60 years and it would be amusing to watch the Republican party go through one.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brokered_convention

  • 11 votes
#1.6 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:28 PM EST

So now the size of lies matter... oh oh he is less of a liar so let's elect him... No wonder the country has problems with thinking like that. ReALiTy check.... All politicians bend/stretch the truth... so if that is going to be a source of who a person votes for you better stay home as there isn't anyone on the ballot this year... or any other.. And that includes all parties and even non parties.

  • 3 votes
#1.7 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:41 PM EST

Mitt Romney's top campaign contributors:
Goldman Sachs $235,275

Citigroup Inc $178,450

Merrill Lynch $176,125

Morgan Stanley $170,350

Lehman Brothers $154,800U

BS AG $125,150

JPMorgan Chase & Co $123,800

Bain & Co $121,475

Marriott International $121,150

Bain Capital $118,550

Kirkland & Ellis $111,700

The Villages $110,900

Credit Suisse Group $104,900

Compuware Corp $103,550

Huron Consulting $102,050

PricewaterhouseCoopers $92,250

American Financial Group $87,550

Affiliated Managers Group $82,112

Cerberus Capital Management $79,450

Sun Capital Partners $77,850
WHO DO YOU THINK THIS GUY WORKS FOR?

  • 24 votes
#1.8 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:45 PM EST

If he's not rich then I'm below the poverty line.

  • 9 votes
#1.9 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:57 PM EST

That's who they all work for. Do you really think that any politician can get elected unless they kiss up to the big corporations? The Republicans are out of the closet when comes to supporting the 'job creators' and the Democrats give us lip service.

All those companies and industries have lobbyists in DC and they target everyone of our reps. We don't have a chance unless that changes. So, if you think Romney is the only one you're the fool. Lets at least get one that isn't as dumb as Bush and crooked as Nixon and insane as Bachmann.

  • 7 votes
#1.10 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 11:16 PM EST

Here is the problem. I do think Newt is smart, interesting, knows history, but unfortunately NOBODY likes him that really knows him. He makes their lip curl. He is a sore loser as well, which looks awful.

While is fun to say that Mitt has been running for years, the fact is he spent a lot of time and money building a network and a campaign strategy. Newt has already once imploded and now seem ready for another temper tantrum. It is a pity. He just can't help himself. Getting even is not presidential. We already have that and isn't working out well at all.

  • 3 votes
#1.11 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 11:40 PM EST

Thel4ugh!ngm@n

Mitt Romney's top campaign contributors:
Goldman Sachs $235,275

Etc..

It's the truth that corporations have infiltrated our government and basically dictate policy to both sides. I'm not concerned about socialism because we already fascism and have had for a decade. There's no reason that lists that you put up should exist. How can any President, Senator, Congressperson, and right down to the local level effectively pass laws that might have any negative effect on the workings of a sector--when they take so much money from that same sector.

A simple way to find out who really cares in government, ask them all to take a pledge--not a pledge to Grover Norquist or a union, a pledge to not accept any money from any one. If that became law we wouldn't have career politicians. I notice that no one in government has attempted to introduce legislation to make their insider trading illegal. It's a shame and it's a sham and it will continue to this government will collapse. The Roman Empire lasted 650 years, but we'll be lucky to see 250.

In the meanwhile---tax the rich till their alligator wallets bleed.

  • 9 votes
#1.12 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 11:51 PM EST

I'm not rich! says gingrich. What a load of crap. Your consulting fees alone made you rich. IF you blew it on wine, women and expensive jewerly thats your problem. GEt real!!!

  • 14 votes
#1.13 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 11:51 PM EST

AUSACITIZEN: I see you make frequent comparisons between republicans and clowns. I wonder why you feel the need to disrespect clowns in such a manner?

  • 10 votes
#1.14 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 11:57 PM EST

What ever happen to the "we have to stick together so we can get Obama out of there" Newt???

Oh that's right ... that was before he thought he had a chance ... then the Cain ladies stepped forward!!!

And for all of you Republicans who are bad mouthing Obama ... don't you mislead yourselves into thinking we've forgotten that it was Bush and his backers (you) that got us into this mess!!!!! We don't want another one of your mistakes quite yet ... Romney included!!!!

  • 15 votes
#1.15 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 11:59 PM EST

When asked by a man in the crowd if the former speaker would purchase a home here in the Lakes Region, Gingrich responded with a jab at Romney. "No, I can't afford things like that, I'm not rich," he said. And even Callista, his wife, chimed in, with a dig at the Romneys, who own three homes. "We have one home," Callista said.

Well, they could easily have a 2nd home in NH if they wanted one. Instead they chose to shop 'til they dropped at Tiffany's and ran up bills as high as half a Million dollars there. Yes, Newt, you are a Millionaire too you insufferable hypocrite.

  • 10 votes
#1.16 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 12:02 AM EST

Newt going negative is the best thing that could have happened to the Obama campaign.

  • 7 votes
#1.17 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 12:14 AM EST

Blingrich is a hypocritical f**ker!! I wish he would just shut his pig mouth. And if he wasn't so good for Obama and his re-election I would wish he would go back into lobbying obscurity...

  • 4 votes
#1.18 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 1:06 AM EST

sandtrich,

there are 3 proposals for a constitutional amendment to get the money out of politics. 2 are sponsored by US senators: one by Bernie Sanders, (I, Vermont) and one by Michael Bennet (R, Colorado) and Tom Udall (D, New Mexico) and other Democrats. The other is by Dylan Ratigan, former Wall Street exec and current MSNBC pundit.

  • 1 vote
#1.19 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 1:35 AM EST

jaden-461877

sandtrich,

there are 3 proposals for a constitutional amendment to get the money out of politics. 2 are sponsored by US senators: one by Bernie Sanders, (I, Vermont) and one by Michael Bennet (R, Colorado) and Tom Udall (D, New Mexico) and other Democrats. The other is by Dylan Ratigan, former Wall Street exec and current MSNBC pundit

Thanks for the info. Sanders also tried to get a bill to the floor that would have the US renegotiate NAFTA to slow the jobs that are exported in groves. I believe he's one of that rare breed of people in government that are there to serve the people. I would, as far as integrity, I'd say the same for Udall and Bennet.

It gets beyond crazy when a candidate announces intentions and 1 day later they have $M's.

Ratigan, being outside the government can help turn up the heat--but, he is outside the government.

  • 4 votes
#1.20 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 1:55 AM EST

Newt Gingrich is not unique in his mean demeanor re: Romney, the most likely candidate to run against Obama...

All Politicians stab each other in the back to seek any Political Position, including President of the United States.

Turncoats---Republican turning on Republicans--it's a dirty game--including the Democrats---

If Gingrich gets the nomination, what will Romney say about him?---

  • 2 votes
#1.21 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 2:03 AM EST

The history Newt "knows" is the history he makes up. In Iowa he spouted about the "Obama war on religion," and the let's-ignore-separation-of-church-and-state religiolie.

  • 3 votes
#1.22 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 4:25 AM EST

"There is an enormous difference between somebody who has spent their entire career as a Reagan conservative..."

Ronald Reagan was NOT a conservative. Ronald Reagan was a Democrat and was Governor of the State of California before he switched parties to run for POTUS. BUT, even after Reagan switched over to Republican it was Ronald Reagan that granted amnesty to 6,000,000 illegal aliens in California, it was Reagan who took care of the American Workers by creating "profit sharing" and it was Ronald Reagan who created double tax credits and other tax incentives for companies who hired people who had been receiving unemployment checks.

  • 1 vote
#1.23 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 12:01 PM EST

Ronald Reagan was a Republican governor of California. However, he was not an extreme conservative as Gingrich is trying to make people believe. Gingrich is relying on the fact that the American people don't research for themselves because they would rather be entertained by such as Dancing With The Stars. Americans are lazy about politics and like to complain instead of really participate to be sure their candidates are qualified.

    #1.24 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 12:30 PM EST

    from wiki about reagan:

    Originally a member of the Democratic Party, his positions began shifting rightward in the late 1950s, and he switched to the Republican Party in 1962.

      #1.25 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 1:12 PM EST

      Whether or not you agreed with Reagan's policies, he was always something that Newt can never be... a respectful gentleman with good manners. As much flack as Nancy Reagan took for being plastic, she will never be what Callista always will be...A dirty, homewrecking concubine.

      The difference between the Reagans and the Gingriches is like night and day. Anyone who doesn't believe that is completely ignorant.

      • 1 vote
      #1.26 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 1:40 PM EST
      Reply

      Romney better learn how to duck and fast.

      • 15 votes
      Reply#2 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 7:46 PM EST

      How long will it take Newtie to make Mittens cry?

      • 18 votes
      #2.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 7:47 PM EST

      Typical of Newt! He can dish all the dirt and threats at others, then cries and whines if anything is said about him, even if it's true!

      Newt should be proud of the Citizens United decision, 'cause you can bet if he had the $$$$$ he would have used them the same way Mittens did!

      • 18 votes
      #2.2 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 7:52 PM EST

      Newt's philosophy is not just to beat an opponent but destroy him. While he tried the old Reagan 11th commandment up to this point, I do believe he is going to revert to the '90's Newt and go for destroy.

      • 15 votes
      #2.3 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 7:56 PM EST

      Hmmm ... newgal or weekend debate ... debate, I am going to be in deep doodoo. I better send flowers.

      • 5 votes
      #2.4 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:01 PM EST

      Yup, trying the Reagan 11th Commandment was a self-serving gesture for Newt. He knew his past would come out in the ugliest way!

      Callista (helmet head) better stay close 'cause Newt is gonna be working so hard for his Country,...well, we all know what happens when Newt works hard for his Country.

      See ya' Callista!

      • 16 votes
      #2.5 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:03 PM EST

      Ideology,

      Relax, darling, there are two debates this weekend. You can have your cake and eat it too! (or just record the debate, it is cold up there and a little warmth from a new gal can perk up the old spirits and warm the cockles of your, um, heart)

      • 4 votes
      #2.6 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:08 PM EST

      2!!! Yikes she cringes at the sight of Newt ... flowers and maybe a mango blueberry crepe ... some jewellery ... oy vey!

      • 3 votes
      #2.7 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:11 PM EST

      Strawberries are sexier. (Been reading A LOT about those ancient Egyptians today)

      • 3 votes
      #2.8 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:13 PM EST

      Lies My Mummy Told Me? ... couldn't resist.

      • 4 votes
      #2.9 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:17 PM EST

      Sex in the sarcophagus.

      • 7 votes
      #2.10 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:19 PM EST

      Akhenaten and Nefertiti are my favorite royals.

      • 3 votes
      #2.11 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:30 PM EST

      Revel in pleasure while your life endures and deck your head with myrrh. Be richly clad in white and perfumed linen, like the gods. Anointed be and never weary grow in eager quest of what your heart desires. Do as it prompts you................Lay of the Harpist

      • 5 votes
      #2.12 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:49 PM EST

      All Mittens needs to do is dig into his cash trove and send a few concubines over to Gangrape's hotel suite. Problem solved.

      • 3 votes
      #2.13 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:34 PM EST

      Gingrich is getting desperate. I don't think losing to Romney is the real issue, though. I think that taking fourth place behind Santorum and Paul is what really has him so steamed. I think in his mind, it should be between him and Romney and the others are way below his level and don' t even belong in the race. Gingrich was the majority leader. What kind of an embarrassment is it to him to be behind Ron Paul in the polls?

      So, why is he attacking Romney? All the crackpot votes are already behind the others and he can't win them over, but the supporters Romney loses are ones that would probably go his way.

        #2.14 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 3:31 PM EST
        Reply

        I said it earlier this morning - a wounded Newt is a dangerous Newt! lol

        Willard, it's about time you put on your man panties!

        • 16 votes
        Reply#3 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 7:48 PM EST

        We best get the popcorn made Feisty, this is going to get entertaining fast!

        • 9 votes
        #3.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 7:49 PM EST

        Callista wears a helmut all the time, she's gotta know something.

        • 6 votes
        #3.2 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 7:53 PM EST

        We best get the popcorn made Feisty,

        Butter or not NDD?

        Newt may very well eviscerate Willard - revenge is a dish best served COLD!

        Callista wears a helmut all the time.

        It's standard issue - for those who ride the short bus! Keeps the tin foil hat secure! ;o)

        • 16 votes
        #3.3 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 7:54 PM EST

        Of course butter! Have to have something if we have to watch this hot mess.

        • 6 votes
        #3.4 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:10 PM EST

        Willard, it's about time you put on your man panties!

        Not so sure he will Feisty. Willard knows that all he has to do is sit back and let the attack dogs rip Newtie the Flab Glacier to shreds. With an unlimited campaign cash spigot Willard can afford to wait.

        Have a Koch and a smile Romney!

        • 6 votes
        #3.5 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:37 PM EST

        Hey Gingrich.. you need some cheese with that 'whine' of yours... A presidential campaign that is soon to be on life support.

        Happy Trails.... to you Newt.. and hopefully, we NEVER meet you again...

        • 5 votes
        #3.6 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:57 PM EST

        Wow Feisty. First time you haven't been the first troll on the thread in a loooong time!

        • 7 votes
        #3.7 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:08 PM EST

        .....Clinton angrily accused Obama of practicing law and representing a political contributor, Tony Rezko " in his slum landlord business in inner city Chicago". Prosecutors have accused Rezko of fraud and Obama's campaign has given charity campaign contributions ( buy vote) from donors linked to Rezko .....auch

        Edwards raised questions about the dozen of votes Obama made when he was Illinois state senator when simply voted " present" instead yes or not. ....punch

        I really enjoy Democrat debates

        • 4 votes
        #3.8 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:30 PM EST

        Help us Obie-salamanderwon-Kanobi, you're our only hope. Batchitcrazy Bachman bit the dust, Secessionist Rick is "re-evaluating" leaving Man on Dog Santorum holding the fort. Man on Dog went all out in Iowa and did well but does not have the organization or $$$ to seriously challenge Weathervane Willard. This is where you come in Salamander Man, just dial up the nasty like you did in the 1990's and let it fly at Willard.

        PS, Feisty, stop hogging all the popcorn!

        • 6 votes
        #3.9 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:00 PM EST

        Wow Feisty. First time you haven't been the first troll on the thread in a loooong time!

        WOW!!! Laura lots of numbers - I am SO happy, for you little lady & are keeping track! ;o)

        May you sleep in peace knowing, I wasn't first honey...

        In the meantime sweetheart, I would suggest you charge your vibrators batteries! Remember 'V' isnt't necessarily for victim sweetie! ;op

        • 7 votes
        #3.10 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:11 PM EST

        Old Mormon sayin';

        Don't corner something meaner than you.

        • 4 votes
        #3.11 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:52 PM EST
        Reply

        Hey Callista,

        Mitt has three homes and one wife.

        Newt has one home and has had three wives.

        • 14 votes
        Reply#4 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:28 PM EST

        Newt, although smart he has a caustic personality! He tried to fool everyone by saying he was more mellow now that he is older. Really now, we watched you get angry, vindictive and mean when the political attacks came his way. Guess what, playing the victim is not Presidential. Playing the victim is what Obama has been doing when he keeps blaming Bush for his problems.....the problems he said he would correct and has not done. Newt is an out of shape, grumpy man who does not like it when his toys are taken away or if he has to share them.

        • 2 votes
        Reply#5 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:29 PM EST

        Hey Policy Whiz.. can you please show us any publication in which Obama specifically blamed Bush? Or is this something in Faux news.. or perhaps.. it's just general consensus that Bush was a failure?

        • 8 votes
        #5.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:58 PM EST

        @ItsAboutTime

        It's the same as when they say that President Obama apologized for America. It didn't happen, and they know it. It just hasn't stopped them from saying it over and over and over again. They think repeating the lie makes it true. FAIL!!!

        • 7 votes
        #5.2 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:09 PM EST

        It is not a lie to say Bush as a failure... its cold hard truth. Remember you can't fix stupidity, but you can numb it with a 2x4

        • 12 votes
        #5.3 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:21 PM EST

        Oh, I completely agree. That's why I laugh when they go after the Newt. They don't even have to lie. Just tell the truth and he looks exactly like the A$$Hat that he is. I love it.

        • 8 votes
        #5.4 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:29 PM EST

        Faux News & Republican's strategy;

        Make the lie big, keep it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they will believe it.

        • 12 votes
        #5.5 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:27 PM EST

        Behind_Enemy_Lines_in_Utah: Did they forget about the birth certificate and Obama being a Muslim? I thought that was the only good argument they had. Of course this guy, policywhiz, thinks ALL of our current problems hatched in the past 3 years. Like 2 wars, one of which we never should have gotten into, deregulating everything so that the 'job creators' could employ hundreds of thousands of Chinese so we could buy cheaper products at Walmart, etc. Yup, that all happened under Obama.

        • 6 votes
        #5.6 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 11:28 PM EST

        Hey Policy Whiz -- Republicans blamed Carter for everything they didn't like from 1976 to 1992. Then from 1882 to 2008 they blamed Clinton for everything they didn't like. So using the standard set by Republicans, Democrats have 28 years to blame Bush for everything.

        • 5 votes
        #5.7 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 7:37 AM EST
        Reply

        This is kind of fun watching these bone brains tear each other up isn't it?

        • 9 votes
        Reply#6 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:41 PM EST

        yeah, its like watching obama say that hillary clinton was not fit to be president after she lied about snipers shooting at her in bosnia...

        ...and when hillary said she didnt even know if obama was born here.

        yeah, good times.

        • 4 votes
        #6.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:21 PM EST

        Any verifiable link to your first accusation would be interesting at the very least.

        Hillary Clinton never questioned President Obama's birthplace. The issue came up following the reporting of anonymous e-mails surfaced.

        • 5 votes
        #6.2 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 11:58 PM EST

        haha, i love it when you guys are in denial.

        google it sweetheart.

        • 2 votes
        #6.3 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 9:28 AM EST

        Good Lord! Obama is a U.S. citizen. Saying that he isn't, doesn't make it so. Repubnuts/Teaheads/The Donald asked for the original birth certificate and got it.... still didn't satisfy these hatemongers. They want it to be true that he was born in Kenya. GET OVER IT!!! HE IS AN AMERICAN CITIZEN. Can't satisfy these idiots because they know they don't have the chance of a snowball in hell to win the White House this year. Expect all kinds of ugliness, lies, and hatred to come from these idiots mouths all the way through to Election Day. What I love most about Repubnuts/Teaheads/The Donald, they are acting crazy as hell and shredding each others reputations. One thing is... what they are saying about each other is TRUE!!! Newt is not going to run a negative campaign, but he's just going to "tell the truth". LOL... funny as all get out! I will be watching the debate this weekend, not because I would ever vote for any of these nuts, but just for the pure entertainment value!

          #6.4 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 10:07 AM EST
          Reply

          Phuckin hypocritcal asstards, typical republican cannibalism at its' best.

          Even when the very presidency was within both their grasps Obama and Hillary still maintained their dignity.

          Republicans don't care about us, don't care about eachother....egomaniacs pure and simple...phuckin scumbags!

          • 9 votes
          Reply#7 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:46 PM EST

          That is totally not true. Obama called McCain a liar numerous times and too old to serve as President. Obama also fails to admit his continuing affair with an adult male on his staff that worked for him when he was a senator in Illinois.

          • 2 votes
          #7.1 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 2:19 AM EST

          Ryan, if it is true about Obama and the staffer, why is it not common knowledge ? Has anyone interviewed the staffer ? Ammo like that could be very damaging in a campaign. Innuendo alone would cause an outcry since he plays the family man so well. His wife would not be happy if it was a big issue. It would really embarrass his kids. It would probably alienate many supporters. Etc, etc.....

          • 1 vote
          #7.2 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 4:25 AM EST

          It is common knowledge except that the liberal mainstream media does not care to cover it since they are in the liberal politics pockets. Check old headlines on the National Enguirer, the one that for months said that John Edwards was carrying on a affair and fathered Ms. Hunters child but the media did not believe it was news worthy. Then low and behold all of it was true and they were first to break the story. Same thing with Kim Kardashian, same thing with Arnold's love child, ect....

            #7.3 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 6:43 AM EST
            Reply

            Newt is pissed ..... TV is about to get really good and that is good for me since college football is pretty much over!

            • 4 votes
            Reply#8 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:46 PM EST

            go get him...something about Mitt i just like...beside being a Mormon...something i don't trust...don't trust Newt either...but that at least you know it...

            • 1 vote
            Reply#9 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:54 PM EST

            What is the big deal with him being Mormon? We have had evangelicals, Catholics, and even a Quaker president? Really? Go get an education on religion...get to know a Mormon. You will find they are some of the most charity minded, humanitarian, hardworking, and perspective people. I have lots of Mormon friends...they act Christian, and are no more "cultish" than my evangelical friends. Saying you won't vote for him because he is a Mormon is like saying you aren't a fan of Michael Jordan because he eats his toast with butter.

            • 4 votes
            #9.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:13 PM EST

            baumer123, its not that he's a Mormon, its the evangelical fundamentalists do not think Mormonism is a Christian religion but rather a big cult. You gotta give it to the good Christian folk in this country, they know how to hate. They would rather someone like Obama, which I like the guy, be president than a Mormon. Think about it, both Romney and Huntsman are the 2 best candidates, are not wing nuts and they won't get elected because they are Mormons.

            • 2 votes
            #9.2 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 11:33 PM EST

            Well, evangelical voters probably don't think that Mormons are Christian because they used to believe in polygamy and don't believe in the Holy Trinity. And Democratic voters may not have a problem with Mormons, yet they do suck on the criticism of Mormons due to religious practices when they run as Republicans, just like all parties do.

            • 1 vote
            #9.3 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 11:52 PM EST

            Freshieee, they don't like Mormons because they have no tolerance for other religions as being possibly true because most religionists, not just Christians, are BELIEVERS. Believing is what little kids do about Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy. If we just believed we could put a man on the moon we would still be waiting. Truth does not require blind belief and faith. Truth allows for all possibilities, circumstances and situations. If belief was all that it took then the world would truly be flat. And if God has a plan for everyone he sure screwed up during the Holocaust, the big earthquake and tsunami of 2004, etc. I know you can come up with some wonderful argument about humans being punished and that's why those things happened. Then who is he punishing when babies are murdered, killed or born with defects? That God is a sick pervert.

            As you can see I don't want believers making the most important decisions. I don't mind if you are religious but do not use your beliefs to determine what others should do. If that were the case the believers that so passionately and with great faith in God flew those airplanes into the towers were doing the right thing in their mind.

            Please Republicans, bring us something other than religionists. At least Bachmann is gone. Now we need to get rid of Rick.

            • 4 votes
            #9.4 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 12:22 AM EST

            It has to be that he is good looking and has five hot sons!

              #9.5 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 2:20 AM EST

              Ryan, are you the staffer ? With a comment like that, well..... ? If you are, please help save the country and help get rid of Obama. No offense intended.

                #9.6 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 4:32 AM EST

                LOL nope thankfully I am not. I don't think I could stomach Obama. No offense taken. Everyone interprets things differently. That is why there is such a difference between Born Again Christians and Evangelicals. Neither one has a monopoly on ignorance but both do a good job fighting for the title. You can be gay and still able to see that the country is headed in the wrong direction and it needs to change course. If I had to choose someone I prefer the good looking people to be in the media and that would be the Romney family. I can see the others anytime usually driving past a Walmart.

                  #9.7 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 6:54 AM EST

                  Dave, I am a Independent Republican and I could not agree more...

                    #9.8 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 9:59 AM EST

                    Freshiee- Mormons do believe in the Holy Trinity. Where do you get such information that they don't? They believe that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, are three distinct divine personages. I am a son, who has a father. We are not the same person. The scriptures bare out this doctrine many times over in the Holy Bible and also in the Book of Mormon that references Christ Holy Name over 2500 times. Do some research on the Niceean Creed of 325 AD to see where this belief that the Trinity is all one person that can appear in different forms like water,steam and ice actually came from. Then research what the teachings of your church of choice is on this matter. It may surprise you. It may not.

                      #9.9 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 11:18 AM EST

                      Let's face the real fact, here. The "evangelicals" have and always will hate the Mormons because the leaders of the Mormon church are not paid to be the leaders of the Mormon church. This is a direct slap in the face of the snake-oil selling criminal "preachers" that bilk millions from their brainwashed followers. They have to lie and terrify their "flock" because if their flock defects, they have to find honest means of paying for their gaudy mansions, cars, meth, male prostitutes, etc....

                      • 1 vote
                      #9.10 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 2:40 PM EST
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                      So after the November election and Obama is reelected, will Romney be running again in 2016?

                      • 7 votes
                      Reply#10 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:54 PM EST

                      So after the November election and Romney is elected, will the loser Obama be running again in 2016?

                      • 4 votes
                      #10.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:07 PM EST

                      Mittens has as much of a chance of getting elected as the easter bunny is real?

                      • 6 votes
                      #10.2 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:20 PM EST

                      Maybe after Obama is defeated he will quietly disappear from public view.

                      • 2 votes
                      #10.3 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 6:56 AM EST
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                      Just finished reading an article where Obama and Newt appear to be coordinating attacks against Romney. Obama knows this kind of infighting will destroy Republicans ability to remove him from office. Newt has sold his soul to Obama.

                      • 1 vote
                      Reply#11 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:55 PM EST

                      The only reason Newt's in this is to make money. He's going to walk away with a bundle. The longer he lasts the bigger the take. He doesn't care about the country or the republican party. He's just following the republican mindset....get rich...and then get richer.

                      • 6 votes
                      #11.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:02 PM EST

                      on newsmax? oink!

                      • 2 votes
                      #11.2 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:04 PM EST

                      LOL. Obama and Newt working together to attack Mittens? That has to be the funniest thing I have ever heard in my life. Please post this article, I need a good laugh today. Newt didn't sell his soul to Obama, he never had one to begin with .

                      • 2 votes
                      #11.3 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 7:17 AM EST
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                      Romney keeps having recurring nightmares of Newt in white boxer underoos chasing him down the street waving a meat cleaver

                      • 5 votes
                      Reply#12 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:57 PM EST

                      Romney and Paul both have whuppens coming. Newt tried to keep it civil and they beat him to a pulp for his efforts. He has earned the right to defend himself and to some pay back to those who savaged him. Those who will accuse him of breaking his pledge don't believe in fair play. Time for the old Newt to show up at this party. I am looking forward to it.

                      • 5 votes
                      Reply#13 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:00 PM EST

                      We just believe in someone keeping their pledge

                      • 1 vote
                      #13.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:07 PM EST

                      So we care more about which idiot can whup the other in a nasty vicious no holds barred fight then we do about what they can do for the country??????????????? OH.. I forgot for a minute ..... none of the give a whupp dee doo dang about America or it's citizens, just the corps and the big $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

                      • 1 vote
                      #13.2 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 12:05 AM EST

                      lt, so why aren't you holding Obama's feet to the fire ? He is not upholding his Oath of Office.

                        #13.3 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 4:37 AM EST
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                        Root for Newt in 2012!

                        What do ya'll think!

                        Not about Newt .... about the slogan .... I don't give a rats ass about Newt ....

                        • 3 votes
                        Reply#14 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:02 PM EST

                        i like loot with noot

                        • 6 votes
                        #14.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:05 PM EST

                        Knowing his penchant for peddling his books and his selling "history" to Freddie Mac for a bundle, a more appropriate one would be:

                        Loot for Newt.

                        • 3 votes
                        #14.2 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 11:05 PM EST
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                        Feisty how about a big pamper like the one the guy had on who played music with george clinton when they played Atomic dog, with a baby bottle and some big star sun glasses. Maybe this will get Leona and white collar auto out of their funk?

                        • 2 votes
                        Reply#15 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:06 PM EST

                        How about a nice can of Ensure dipstick?

                        • 1 vote
                        #15.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:08 PM EST
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                        It's not hard to see who the Libs are most fearful of with all of the negativity about Newt.

                        • 2 votes
                        Reply#16 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:08 PM EST

                        Easy to see who the GOPTards are the most fearful of. Haw Haw Haw

                        • 5 votes
                        #16.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:11 PM EST

                        I don't think its fear. Newts just the most disgusting!!!!

                        • 1 vote
                        #16.2 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 12:07 AM EST

                        Hey JW -- just like liberals weren't afraid of Palin or Pawlenty or Huckabee or Trump of Perry or Bachmann or Christi or Pizza Man the are not afraid of Newt or Santorum or Romney any of the clowns Republicans have running.

                        • 3 votes
                        #16.3 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 7:44 AM EST
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                          Reply#17 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:09 PM EST

                          Not me, I've been aware of the Ron Paul ideas for a long time, and I'm still not impressed. His ideas would be disastrous to the country and the world, and he has some very strange ideas about the Constitution.

                          • 2 votes
                          #17.1 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 2:10 AM EST
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                          Huntsman is the only one who hasn't experienced a rise in the polls, as Fox News never liked him for some reason.

                          Who does Fox News want to win? Who needs a 2 year election process when we already have Fox News to tell us who the GOP will pick anyway?

                          • 6 votes
                          Reply#18 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:12 PM EST

                          Romney hasn't had a rise in the polls either - Flat Lined at 25%.

                          • 5 votes
                          #18.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:32 PM EST

                          Rubert endorsed Santorum on twitter

                          • 1 vote
                          #18.2 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:59 PM EST

                          Who is Rubert?

                            #18.3 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 12:37 AM EST

                            Funny.... Fox News and the Repubnuts want any one of these idiots to win THAT CAN BEAT OBAMA! So sorry guys.... if the Repubnuts don't stop all the crap they have been pulling, none of them will beat Obama. They are helping Obama be re-elected and I'm loving it!

                              #18.4 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 10:13 AM EST

                              kacey...Fox has nothing to do with the GOP will nominate....They just want a President that knows and respects the Constitution. They want a President that has executive experience. They want a President that wont turn us into Greece. They want a President that's not a racist. They want a President who wants ALL Americans to prosper, not fill the airwaves with class warfare to pit the country against one another. I guess in short they want the antithesis of our current POS in office. Now you would think that even a liberal Democrat would seek the same type of person to run the country after all, all these attributes are proven to make a good President. But this is what continues to ring true: If it's good for America, it's bad for Democrats..If it's bad for America, it's good for Democrats...Just read all the comments posted here...Attack, Attack... hardly any civility. And yes you draw us in to be uncivil as well...At least on Fox news they always have a reputable democrat or liberal on to give their point of view..That's the difference with the likes of MSNBC..always a complete hack job on the air and never a word when their Messiah does some thing that previously would have them calling for impeachment, or jail...It's amazing how much pent up hate a liberal can store in such a little brain..sorry couldn't resist...;]

                                #18.5 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 10:30 AM EST
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                                Newt is now relegated to playing catch up, but he never will. Whatever he says about his oponents will sound petty and mean spirited. I don't regard Newt as a smart guy , and far from fearing him, I find him appalling!

                                • 2 votes
                                Reply#19 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:12 PM EST

                                The press will do anything to discredit Gingrich, they know he will destroy obama in a debate. They want Romney to win the nomination so that they can demonize him as some religious morman whacko and assail his healthcare bill (later passed as obamacare in DC). Why do they want another four years of obama, its been pretty bad for everyone.....I suppose the recession and unemployment, that goes with liberal policies like PB&J, gives them something to report.

                                • 2 votes
                                Reply#20 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:15 PM EST

                                And the good corn eaters of Iowa listened to him and gave him how many votes?

                                • 5 votes
                                #20.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:18 PM EST

                                He may be a little sophisticated for Iowa. I will admit his percentage was nearly as low as obama's approval rating.

                                • 3 votes
                                #20.2 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:26 PM EST

                                Informed:

                                I don't know what you are suggesting, really. Gingrich has done plenty to discredit himself, all by himself.

                                He shoots off a whacky zinger every month or so, so we will see. Just as in his "jobs plan," where the poor kids are cleaning the school toilets and the better educated kids are mining minerals on the moon.

                                Romney won't win because he doesn't connect with his Audience, the USA. He is the richest person to ever run for President, and he has been running for 5 years, and he is still not what everyone wants. Can't the guy take a hint?

                                The GOP will lose because they are not offering a vision for the future. All we know for sure, is to repeal everything Obama has ever done or accomplished (no thought necessary - back to W way of doing things?), cut out any pesky regulations that are keeping us all from having methane in our drinking water, oil rights to every last little pool of oil left on the planet

                                • 9 votes
                                #20.3 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:39 PM EST

                                If Romney is the Repub nominee - it'll be easy able to spot who will be voting for him in November - the people wearing nose clips and having the smell of Vicks under their nose.

                                • 5 votes
                                #20.4 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:36 PM EST

                                I'm yet to hear Newter contradict the ads being shown. He just whines that they are being shown. Ads giving exposure to the behaviors and history of the candidate are not attack ads, just history lessons. And as a "historian" I'm sure Newter has said " Those who choose to ignore history are bound to repeat it." He was bad for the country before and will be again.

                                • 3 votes
                                #20.5 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 12:06 AM EST

                                "The press will do anything to discredit Gingrich,"

                                What a load of BS. The press didn't leave wife # 1 for wife # 2 then leave wife # 2 for wife # 3. The press didn't pay the largest ethics fine in the history of Congress. The press didn't take millions in lobbying money from Fanny May and Freddie Mac and they lie about it. It's NOT the press that discredits Gingrich, it's Newt Gingrich.

                                • 3 votes
                                #20.6 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 7:49 AM EST
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                                Newt didn't fight back in Iowa via TV ads because Newt is pocketing the loot.

                                His whole campaign is just a money making enterprise.

                                The longer he stays in pinching pennies the more donations he'll be able to funnel into his pocket.

                                That's why the debates are so important...he stays in the running without spending a cent.

                                • 4 votes
                                Reply#21 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:16 PM EST

                                Newt has a giant weed up his ass. I love it. So Newt keep trashing Romney and dividing the teatard party

                                • 4 votes
                                Reply#22 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:16 PM EST

                                Hey, is it just me or does everyone have to go through a "possible spam" spelling test to post each comment?

                                • 1 vote
                                Reply#23 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:19 PM EST

                                It's you!

                                Nah, every once in a while it gives you a test. Kinda like the Repub's wanting a random drug test for welfare recipients.

                                • 3 votes
                                #23.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:39 PM EST

                                Yes, at least every third or fourth post.

                                  #23.2 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 12:11 AM EST
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                                  the old man is to arrogant and foolish to understand he is not the one the people want, old fools are always old fools. like the old saying no fool like an old fool....and an Idiot to boot........

                                  • 2 votes
                                  Reply#24 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:20 PM EST

                                  Yes, but he is one of the few republican candidates that can speak in complete sentences...albeit mostly run-on sentences!

                                  • 2 votes
                                  #24.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:58 PM EST
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                                  Probably smarter than you, though, James. I'd bet he would have put two 'P's in opponent.

                                  • 1 vote
                                  Reply#25 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:22 PM EST

                                  what are you a second grade teacher thats all you got,

                                  learn to use punctuation before you wright a response Idiot,,,...,,,,..!

                                  • 2 votes
                                  #25.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:30 PM EST

                                  hey JW.... i mean...hey nerdo!

                                  you just hangin out as the spelling nazi?

                                  follow my stuff, i''ll give ya plenty to do.

                                  • 1 vote
                                  #25.2 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 9:33 PM EST

                                  Callin and Jersey:

                                  You’re both absolutely right. I have no right pointing out the mistakes of others. I make far too many myself. James, I’m sorry.

                                  • 1 vote
                                  #25.3 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 11:42 PM EST

                                  Newt says he won't buy house in NH cause he's not rich? LMAO

                                  http://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-politicians/republicans/newt-gingrich-net-worth/

                                  Newt called Romney a liar, and has the nerve to tell us he's not rich? Newt you are in the 1% dude. You have never had any honor, you were unethical as the Speaker and nothing has changed....er except the wife number you're on.

                                    #25.4 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 12:46 AM EST

                                    calling-out-the-who? You did mean to say "WRITE out a response", right? "Wright", really?

                                      #25.5 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 9:19 AM EST
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