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GREENVILLE, S.C. -- After days of watching his once-substantial lead in the Palmetto State slowly evaporate, Mitt Romney this morning opened a new front in his battle against Newt Gingrich; calling for the former speaker to release records of his dealings with failed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as Republican voters here headed for the polls.
"Speaker Gingrich worked for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. By the way, Didn't he say he was going to release information about his relationship there? Lets see what report he wrote for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Lets see what the conclusions were, what the contract looked like," Romney said at an event with volunteers at his Greenville headquarters. "I thought he said he was going to do that. Let's have him describe his relationships in Washington. If people think Washington is the answer, if people think someone who spent the great majority of their life in Washington, I'll be surprised."
Outside the event, Romney went even further in hitting Gingrich, repeating a line he first debuted in Thursday's debate meant to undercut Gingrich's role in the Reagan economy.
"I'd like to see what the report was that he provided to Freddie Mac. I'd like to see what he advised. He said he was an historian and just provided historical information, then he said he told them what they were doing was somehow not going to work. I'd like to see the report," Romney told reporters. "He also said that he was one of the authors of the Reagan revolution economically and created these jobs. Now that we've looked at the Reagan diaries and seen he's mentioned only once and in a way where Reagan said he was wrong, I'd like to see what he actually told Freddie Mac. Don't ya think we ought to see it? This is a big issue. We've got Washington insider talking about Freddie Mac, let's see what his report was to Freddie Mac, what he said to them, what advise he gave them."
The "Washington Insider" label Romney has deployed in recent days against Gingrich comes as he also attempts to claim the mantle of "Washington Outsider" long worn by Texas Governor Rick Perry, who dropped out of the presidential race on Thursday.
"In order for us to take a new direction in this country I believe we must step out of Washington," Romney said. "The people I'm running against -- all three -- have spent the great majority of their career working in Washington."
Romney's most prominent endorser in the state, Governor Nikki Haley also took up the call for Gingrich to release more information, making a veiled reference to the speaker while defending Romney's decision to release his own potentially damaging documents, his tax returns, in April.
"All this issue about the tax returns. He's doing it. He's going to do it in April. He's gonna show 'em and what we're going to see is that he was successful," Haley said at at the headquarters event. " We're going to see that he paid on time. We're going to see that he paid at the rate he was supposed to. What I will tell you is that we've got some other candidates who don't want to show things."
And while Haley told reporters after the event that Romney would win South Carolina "without question," the candidate himself looked to tamp down expectations and prod on his volunteers by reminding them of the results of the first nominating contest just two weeks ago.
"It has every indication this will be a very close race, so the work that you do can make the difference between winning and losing," Romney told his volunteers. "As we found out in Iowa, every vote counts."
Republican voters in the Palmetto State go to the polls today to cast ballots for their party's nominee for president this year. As NBC's Peter Alexander reports, Newt Gingrich's slim edge in the opinion polls is giving his campaign hope that the former speaker of the House of Representatives can win his first state race.
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Romney is such a "wuss", no matter what he does it wont work . We have already seen him for who he really is already ! He works for the rich people ! But no one wants Newt either !
I was lmao watching Willards 'fired up' suppporters at Tommy's Ham House this morning on MSNBC!
Half of them don't even shave yet! lol
YAY!!! GO WILLARD!!! GO WILLARD!!!
What a dork......lol....the same criteria for Obama and the Michal Moore crowd in '08 and now it warrants a comment
Love the BYU students being bused in for the Romney campaign events. Why the need to stage an events for the camera? Support a little lacking?
http://video.msnbc.msn.com/msnbc-tv/46081934/#46081934
Mitt Romney the man of family values said his sons will not go into the military !!!
Yes Feisty, The other half that can and should shave are women.
I don't under stand how anyone can believe a word from these GOP candidates ???
Romney - You are so low class, it is not funny. Now that you are facing some music you start throwing mud!
Not good for a presidential candidate - bad Mormon, bad bad Mormon, shame on you if that is all you have.
What's your source for this statement, Patriotic? Without your citing one, how can anyone believe a word from you?
After winning one out of three, will Weathervane Willard still feel entitled to be coronated the nominee?
Spider, Mr. Romney stated that his sons were serving their country by campaigning with him. The time I'm speaking of was last election cycle. He might have said it again. I don't know
If the report Romney wants is public information, then he can get it & use it to his delight. If it is not public info, then he has no right to it. Romney has been floundering in the debates with his evasive answers. Now he wants to throw off any questions about his taxes & Cayman Island Bank Accounts by slamming Newt again. Not being to amour-ed by Romney lately.........
NO CHRISTIANS ALLOWED! I strongly encourage all, but especially women, to do a little googling about mormens and what their women and girls lives are actually like. Find out for yourselves just what this mormen priest has and will dictate for females. All mormens must follow the teachings of Smith or be expelled from the cult and not able to be the "gods" that they firmly believe they will be when they die. The cult preys on the young and rips families apart. The teenagers that get sucked into their cult are forever separated from their Christian families. I know. It happened in my family. Their Christian families are not even allowed to attend their weddings. To allow that would be to defile their temple. Please I beseech you to just take a little time and find out just what a mormen actually is and what they absolutely must do. And what this man will be required to do as president. Have you ever heard of a single mormen female having accomplished anything at all, ever, except raising children?? Do you know what happens to the ones that fail to bear children?? How can a man who's religion will not allow Christians in their temple lead a Christian country?? Please do not allow this damaging, false prophet pushing, brainwashed man to take control of our country!
fiesty, half of obama's supporters refuse to shave
(When l hear Tea Re-Tard clowns, l think of puppets for the 1%)
Better to go with an impartial source, not one that spreads lies about them. BTW, Romney would be considered an "Elder", not a "Priest", in his church.
You REALLY don't know beans about the Mormons, they are all about preserving the family, and never try to separate anyone from their families. Now some people shun family members that have joined the Mormon church, but that's not the fault of the Mormons. I am not a Mormon and have no interest in joining, but I have many family members in that church and they do not shun me and have not cut off contact in any way.
Their "Temples" are considered holy spaces, only members in good standing are allowed inside. "Temple Marriage" is encouraged but not required, members can have regular weddings open to the public if they prefer. Mormons that are not "in good standing" or who want to marry non-Mormons can still get married, just not in the Temple.
You could ask the same of single females of many other religions. But there is nothing in Mormonism that prohibits females from seeking success, whether married or not.
They adopt? Or maybe they just don't have children, there is no prohibition on contraceptives nor is there any punishment for failure to have children in the Mormon church.
They consider themselves to be Christians, their official church name is "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints", so it would be silly to exclude themselves from their own holy temples. Only members in good standing are allowed in their temples, but that's no different from other exclusive holy places. A church should be allowed to decide who to admit to their buildings.
I can think of plenty of really good reasons for voting against Mitt Romney, but his religion is not one of them.
Good heavens,
Thank you CM for using English to explain Mormon practices to these people. It is utterly amazing how facts or information gets twisted by people as they pass it on to others. They have to add their own twist to it to make it their very own. Funny how other religions and non religious people try and bash the Mormon religion even though it has a higher successful marriage rate, lower rate for abortions, higher rate of college graduates (even after being away for a church mission), they don't drink or smoke or do drugs, and are really caring and god fearing people who want to help others. Maybe that is not considered an a good thing to be in today's society.
And in regards to comments about Romney's sons not having "family values" because they will not join the military, that's also total crap because plenty of Mormon's do and last time I checked, it is not required and I'm sure Ron Paul supporters would back me up on that one.
Get a life people and use your head, not your ass to make your choice for the Republican nominee.
Governor Romney, it doesn't matter what you try, sir, people are still going to demand your tax returns. You can try and shift the focus all you want, but the question will return back to you.
Could not agree more Ms. Phine....bravo
Try this line as well,
"President Obama, it doesn't matter what you try, sir, people are still going to demand your college transcripts."
What? Ohhhh, that's different?
Let's make sure we vet all candidates, not just the ones we we disagree with.
Michael, is Obama in the Republican primary? What's your point? How do college transcripts compare to tax returns?
I am tired of the college transcripts comments.
He got the degree. SO?
Jake, take a breath and enjoy the sidelines for a minute. You will have plenty of time for your "Dan Rather" moment this fall.
How blind and weak can people be when they idolize one politician versus another? Idolize to the point that you have no problem vetting one candidate but scream when it happens to "your guy".
I sure am happy I do not share that view. Weak sheep comes to mind.
Vet them all.
P.S. James......my point was, where was you argument when Obama was runningin '08? Be consistent.
Jake - you want the tax returns to gain insight into the candidate.
I want all available information so that we all can make an informed decision.
How about this - why not release the transcripts?
Any purpose served by withholding information?
Then you are clueless....I'm sorry. Moving on.
AND, clearly Obama is the SMARTEST one of the bunch!
He will mop up any of those clowns in a debate!
Yo sandy - love the logic.
By the way - mitt paid his taxes.
Guess we can move on now, right?
College transcripts are a lot less important than tax returns, especially tax returns of a candidate who wants to keep the tax rates on the wealthy lower than ever. Especially a candidate that parks his money in the Caymans. America at least deserves someone who supports the country. Romney is such a flaky fake.
lmao....funny...
Conservatives said the same exact thing regarding Rev Wright and Obama's church philosophy. And for some crazzzzy reasoning, folks on the left don't think his thesis would dive into his rationales and philosophy.
@ Michael
Nov. 5,1998 Newt resigned from Congress, the day after he was re-elected.
QUITTER QUITTER
How is that for vetting. He screwed the people who voted for him.
Based on your logic, how about National Guard medical records? Those must be low on the radar screen of importance in a Presidential race......right?
Yeah, sure....I hope you're seeing my point but I'm not going to hold my breath.
Nov 5, 1998 Newt resigned from Congress, the day after he was re-elected.
VETTED ENOUGH!
I sure wish I could live my life as simple and blindly as some, but I cannot.
I try very hard to study an issue before passing judgement on the merits of the issue not which party supports it (e.g., SOPA, PIPA, Health Care "reform")
I try very hard pass the same judgement on one politician as I would another, regardless of party affiliation. Some folks here cannot fathom that thought. (e.g., snorting cocaine vs smoking pot, college transcipts vs tax returns, Pulling out and spilling on a blue dress vs quitting after a re-election)
Well, you get my point. Be very careful when you put upon a pedastal a politician. Don't be a sheep, no matter which side of the aisle.
Michael I was only pointing out Newt quit the day after he was re-elected.
Not putting anyone on a pedastal. He quit the day after the People re-elected him.
That part of his history was it for me!
I was in my 40's then, so I do remember his history.
God bless Sandy but what does that have to do with the comment?......."Vet everyone, not just my opponents."
I'm not a fan of Newt either, but what would vetting have done to predict his departure in '98? That came under pressure from his colleagues not the release of tax returns.
"what would vetting have done to predict his departure in '98?" Nothing you are correct.
It is a fact worth vetting now, that the voters should know.
He could have stepped down from the Speakership and stay in Congress,
since the people just re-elected him. No he Quit the people he said he would serve!
Valiant effort here, Michael, but quite futile, I'm afraid. Apparently, Obama's sheep have been so thoroughly brainwashed that they can ignore facts and logic without seeing what's wrong with doing so. So, save your breath and go have a beer.
Michael doesn't get that the article we are all commenting on is regarding the GOP primary race. President Obama is not in that race but it doesn't stop the "tit for tat" trolls to come out and try and drag the president in it. Senator Obama was vetted pretty hard yet they came up with so little that they had to make his preacher and teleprompters an issue. Now to bring the critical (ha) issue that every American must know is what grade he got in Introduction to Being the President of the Harvard Law Review. Shows you what straws they grasp on to.
I am with Feisty--the Dems don't have to lift a finger on this GOP pit bull fight. But don't worry Michael, the red meat that GOP voters love is to "vet" the president. So once the dust settles on who the R nominee is, you all can go back to your non-issues regarding the president's past and current record and turn up with...the scandal of.....college transcripts! Shocking! Such an important issue regarding a guy who got into Harvard with no legacy connections and made history there as the first black leader of their infamous journal. Yes, that is on par with being a "historian" for Freddie Mac and skirting tax obligations by hiding money in the Caymans.
Nice try though.
It's futile because it's silly.
If this is all you nut cases got, then President Obama is the most pure and unblemished guy I have heard of. What do you expect to learn from twenty year old college transcripts? The White House is ignoring you because it's a loony issue and doesn't deserve a response. You fruit cakes are just making yourself look even worse than you were.
I think President Obama has many, many more important issues to deal with and I'm glad he is ignoring this kind of nonsense.
Michael1969........
Barack Obama earned a Juris Doctorate. Are you under the (false) impression a thesis is required for that degree?
We'll show you Obama's thesis when you show us Romney's Mormon underwear.
obama 2012 the real choice for america! not just the rich like flip flopper mitt and tubby newt. they both are worthless p.o.s and will do everything to destroy the middleclass and kill the poor like the g.o.p want
I find it ironic that when Clinton was Pres and the Rep. party was going after him for personal reasons and character , and Newt, the Speaker of the House at that time was behind that whole circus,did or said nothing about the fairness of that, yet he sings a different song now that he and his personal life and character is envolved. He quit Congress after he was reelected because all the filth about his womanizing was going to come out and the media would have created a circus around his reelection. The Rep. party probably had a hand in his reesignation because it was soo soon after the impeachment of Clinton and it could have started another circus or possibly impeachment procedings against dear Newt. The Rep. party has become a party of " do as I ssay or believe in what I say, and not in what I do." What hippocrates!
has anyone aside from Me noticed that the romney family men seem to have a huge issue in '68 that should be looked into
On August 31, 1967, in a taped interview with talk show host Lou Gordon of WKBD-TV in Detroit, Romney stated: "When I came back from Viet Nam [in November 1965], I'd just had the greatest brainwashing that anybody can get." He then shifted to opposing the war: "I no longer believe that it was necessary for us to get involved in South Vietnam to stop Communist aggression in Southeast Asia." Decrying the "tragic" conflict, he urged "a sound peace in South Vietnam at an early time." Thus Romney disavowed the war and reversed himself from his earlier stated belief that the war was "morally right and necessary".
meanwhile
In June 1968, an automobile Romney was driving in southern France was hit by another vehicle, seriously injuring him and killing one of his passengers, the wife of the mission president. Romney, who was not at fault in the accident, became co-acting president of a mission demoralized and disorganized by the May civil disturbances and by the car accident. Romney rallied and motivated the others and they met an ambitious goal of 200 baptisms for the year, the most for the mission in a decade. By the end of his stint in December 1968, Romney was overseeing the work of 175 fellow members. Romney developed a lifelong affection for France and its people, and speaks French. The experience in the country also changed him. It instilled in him a belief that life is fragile and that he needed seriousness of purpose. He gained organizational experience and a record of success that he had theretofore lacked.
I am A member of the LDS Church though I find things in the romney family very suspect I amnot sure he is a good thing for this country
phine, what exactly do you all hope to find out from his tax returns?
We already know he his super rich.
Why isn't releasing them in the same time frame as 2008 Obama work for him?
You say ask his opponents because they are calling for them, but you are here every day harping on the same thing.
What do tax returns have to do with the countries problems today?
WCA,
I think your question is best directed to those who are running against him. I am curious, though, about some of his income from Bain that is supposedly sitting in the Caymens. But, no, it isn't the left (or center) crying for his returns - it is his own party.
I also find it ironic that he trys to shift the focus for the calls of his opponents, thinking that will shift the focus off him. I am watching and wondering how all this will play out with the GOP electorate.
Its of great interest because the Cayman accounts are designed to "hide and protect an income and its source " from taxation and the snooping of government agency's. Allowing you to use said accounts for any untraceable use . And that's just half of its use !
I'd like to know how he benefited from all the tax loopholes designed for the ultra rich corporations er...people!
Also, while it may not be illegal to bank in the Cayman's, its kinda like outsourcing jobs. Its not illegal to send jobs to China, but its not very Pro American. Putting money in banks in Cayman's is the same. Its hiding from your tax liability, and not very Pro American. Its just "Pro Myself". He sure doesn't want to release his tax forms. A few months ago, he was saying, "No." Now he's saying "Maybe", and then says he just doesn't know how many years to release after he checks the.....sorts them out (checks the tax rate, maybe?).
I have a simple question for those who do not see the big deal about his overseas money!!!
Is it not part of his tax plan to give 0 (that' zero) TAXES for companies and individuals that bring their money back to America!!!! Just wondering!!!!!!!!!
White Collar Auto,,,,,,,
We want to see his tax returns for the same reasons Romney's father outlined years ago. You (in the GOPeaParty) SHOULD want to see them BEFORE the nomination is decided in case some information in the returns is relevant to your nominating decision. .......You knew this.....right? But, we (democrats) are quite content for Romney to wait until after the nomination so that any damaging information in the returns does maximum damage to your nominee. After all (as many of you say), it's really NEWT we are deathly afraid of.
BTW---Did you see the recent news that GM is now AGAIN the largest Auto company in the WORLD? It seems once YOUR generation (of White Collar Auto Execs) fell by the wayside things began to improve (for our Auto industry). Of course, the wise assistance provided by President Obama should also be credited.
NO CHRISTIANS ALLOWED! I strongly encourage all, but especially women, to do a little googling about mormens and what their women and girls lives are actually like. Find out for yourselves just what this mormen priest has and will dictate for females. All mormens must follow the teachings of Smith or be expelled from the cult and not able to be the "gods" that they firmly believe they will be when they die. The cult preys on the young and rips families apart. The teenagers that get sucked into their cult are forever separated from their Christian families. I know. It happened in my family. Their Christian families are not even allowed to attend their weddings. To allow that would be to defile their temple. Please I beseech you to just take a little time and find out just what a mormen actually is and what they absolutely must do. And what this man will be required to do as president. Have you ever heard of a single mormen female having accomplished anything at all, ever, except raising children?? Do you know what happens to the ones that fail to bear children?? How can a man who's religion will not allow Christians in their temple lead a Christian country?? Please do not allow this damaging, false prophet pushing, brainwashed man to take control of our country!
If you question his mormonism, just wait till he finally releases his taxes and see all the millions he gives to the cult.
Ian - My Generation? Do you have any idea how old I am or what I do?
BTW = Technically VW sold more cars than GM Last year. It's all the scandal here in Detroit. GM Counted cars from a joint venture in China that they are a minor partner in. See, they don't count to GM Sales.
But you knew all that already didn't you?
Of course you did.
THIS much is clear White Collar Auto.......
You sure do root AGAINST our American auto industry. That's bad enough for any American. But, for someone whose moniker is White Collar Auto and who claims to live in Detroit, it's downright disgusting.
You show your ignorance of the Auto Industry in every post Ian.
What I root against is the bounty of mis-information about the Industry here at First Read.
All you libs think you know everything about The Auto Industry when, in fact, on a daily basis you all show how you buy into the lies of the Liberal media.
Tell me Ian, why do you think it would be important to the Media and the White House to have a headline that read "GM #1 Automaker in the World Again"?
Think it might make Obama look good?
Tell me Ian do you know what the proposed Future fleet CAFE requirements are? Do you have any idea what that is going to do to the Industry? Do you know that it is 54 mpg by 2025?
I live in the real world Ian, where people don't get to make up the facts.
For all you know I may work for GM.
But you don't know , now do you?
So like most Liberals, you assume you're right.
When in fact, you are just pathetic.
White Collar Auto......
Well, if that is so, you had better keep it secret. Otherwise, you(r job) is toast.
More than likely (by your comments), you PREVIOUSLY worked for GM. You were part of the white collar auto crowd that fought efforts to improve the fuel efficiency of our domestic fleet in the 1970's and beyond (after all, you STILL oppose those efforts). YOUR incompetence nearly destroyed our domestic auto industry. Thankfully, you are now relegated to promoting your failed ideas online.
Now, your primary mission is to defeat President Obama. So, you are obliged to deny any news (without regard to its veracity) that has the faintest potential to enhance President Obama's political stock.
Inconveniently for you, Fox News also gave credit to General Motors by running the following article: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/01/19/general-motors-retakes-global-sales-crown/
Now, it seems, you not only (think you) know better than the "liberal" media. No, you (think you) know better than ALL media (and anyone else who has a perspective different than your own).
Really, you should (once again) change your Newsvine user name. Perhaps, "I know all" would fit you best.
WHY are you unwilling to express your preferred candidate? Probably, it is due to the same character flaw that left our domestic auto industry in tatters: you don't possess the self-confidence to go beyond limply defending the status quo. Thankfully, President Obama is a courageous leader. You (and your crowd) now sulk in a darkened corner looking for every opportunity to anonymously snipe at every victory.
BTW---Why don't you take time to enlighten us regarding what (you think) is best for CAFE standards (specifically) and (generally) what your master plan is for moving our domestic auto industry (successfully) into the future?
Subject: SC Final: Gingrich 40%, Romney 26%
Newt Gingrich leads the South Carolina Republican presidential primary with 40% and is followed by Mitt Romney with 26%, Ron Paul with 18%, and Rick Santorum with 13%.
Gingrich has gained 7 percentage points since the survey conducted January 17-18 and Romney has lost 6 percentage points since that survey.
Gingrich leads Romney 47% to 24% among self-identified Republicans, followed by Paul and Santorum with 14% each. Paul leads among independents and Democrats with 33%, followed by Romney with 31%, Gingrich with 18%, and Santorum with 10%.
http://gretawire.foxnewsinsider.com/2012/01/21/south-carolina-latest-poll-gingrich-40-romney-26/
Wow!...My prediction; Newton by 5+ points and pulling away...
WCA..Why don't you ask the groundswell of conservatives who are demanding his returns? Your anger at Gov. Romney's incredible ineptitude at dealing with this issue is misplaced...
Sure, but let's not forget your other prediction - Giants 24, 49-ers 17.
Feeling lucky?
Good Afternoon Dangerfield
Good prediction. And tomorrow I shall be thinking of you as I watch the game (until the 4th quarter, when I shall hide in the bedroom). Tomorrow's football food - beef nachos and a homemade golden wheat beer courtesy of Mr. phinephancy.
I'm a lot more certain about the primary Spanky, as Mitt is dropping like a ROCK, isn't he? Where will he be nationally by Monday? Will he even be the front runner?
Look Spanky, all kidding aside, If I was a Romney supporter, I'd rather talk about the football game too..
I understand the sentiment Phine,...I can't believe that you personally have cost Mitt the SC primary royally screwing up that tax answer TWICE this week, and by echoing Jonah Goldberg, Krauthammer, O'reilly et al...
I will be halfway through a good bottle of wine by the 4th quarter...
Wow! The Romney supporters fell for the "transcript" deflection hook line and sinker! Very savvy guys!
So I say Newton by 5 or more Spanky, YOU feeling lucky?...;)
dangerfield,
I saw a poll this morning that shows Romney dropping nationally (it was on "Up" with Chris Hayes).
PS What can I say I am an instigator of trouble :)
Romney supporter?
Not me, I'm just waiting for it all to play out, at which point I will support the republican candidate.
In fact I am pulling for Newt and Paul. Just shifts it all to the right on fiscal issues.
Like most lawyers, mercury is easier to pin down...If you've been "pulling" for Newt and Paul, you fooled me, but then you'll be a lot happier tonight than my friends supporting the Costa Concordia, I mean Team Romney...
Guess you're not feeling lucky counselor...no prediction on the primary OR the games...
I am sitting here in Germany and wonder about the US.
Who is leading in the GOP primary?Mr 1% Romney and Mr Big ideas Gingrich.
But where are the new big ideas?
Lower taxes? Less government regulation? My 11 year old son can write an essay about that.
From the outside I must tell you. Truth and wisdom is a rare ingredient in the US primary election.
Watch: German preacher's thoughts on 2012
Well, if its any consolation to you, I am sitting here in Iowa and wondering about the US too. There are no new ideas for the economy around here. They are basing all of their campaigns and they are all far right wing, pro choice, no. Contraception, no. gay marriages, no. bring back DADT, yes. It would seem that there are no more regular moderate Conservatives out there. the Conservative Evangelicals pulled the rug so far to the right, that they can see the John Birch Society on their left.
Newt's Tiffany accounts are for his hogs ??????
As South Carolina goes so goes the nation be it Newt or Willard, President Obama wins.
Let's hope, John. Get out the vote for a straight dem ticket. something I never thought I'd ever say - but the reps these past decades, starting with Reagan, scare the life out of me.
Reagan was a dangerous fool and we were lucky just to have survived his tenure. The republicans have gone downhill ever since.
The GOP T-ReTards conservative values is rigged for the 1% buddies !!!
These two arrogant blowhards couldn t tell the truth if it smacked them in the face. Willard wants Washington outside when he s been trying to get there for half his life. Newt actually takes credit for Clinton surplus handed to the Bushies. A couple of pathetic liars and the Republicans should be able to do better.
It is despicable that Newt is still running with all his family values in the septic tank.
...................................."Obama / 2012 - This isGuaranteed, The American people are sick of the GOP Tea ReTards and their clowns"
Koch brothers are sponsoring all of these Right wing PACs. Their Father started the John Birch Society. they have pulled the rug so far to the right that we will begin to hear things like "Obama is a socialist." Oh yeah, we've already heard that one. Ok, " fluoride in toothpaste is brainwashing American citizens." (from the 60s). About a year ago, I googled "John Birch Society" and they have a big ad pages that changes every 10 seconds, and the first picture I saw was a picture of a congressman that they love: Steve King. I believe the Tea Party is to the left of the John Birch society and I am willing to bet that the hidden money in these Repub PACs is John Bircher money.
u got that right
"The GOP Tea Tard weak minded followers should join the Billionaires club."
$13 million spent in SC alone and I'd bet 100 to 1 that none of them spells out anything remotely achievable from a legislative perspective.
Allen, the GOP/TPers can't spell out ideas they don't have. Although they are very good at uncovering all the dirty little deals of their opponents and lying about President Obama. A very pathetic, scary group.
Newt needs intervention.
From what I've heard/read he exhibits characteristics of being bi-polar! Extreme outbursts of anger, then all is forgotten, at least by him. Is it just being a good debater, or signs of something being seriously wrong?
@ Chilled sad but true my daughter is bi-polar. Newt has said his mother was bi-polar.
I have never posted my thoughts on that about Newt, because of my daughter.
@sandy-1851937
I hope that your daughter is getting the medical attention that she needs/deserves, and can live a happy and successful life.
Newt, on the other hand doesn't appear to be getting any medical treatment and is left to his own devices....explosive language and mannerisms then moving on. Newt wants to be President and that is an unbelievable aspiration on his part.
@ Chilled Thanks, yes my daughter is getting medical attention. At a high cost no health insurance!
Newt ..... His behavior has left me wondering? I am not a doctor.
Money talks and everyone else walks.
We the people have no control in the elections. 2 out of 4 of the candidates that did not get enough signatures to be on the ballot in the Virginia primaries have already dropped out of the race.
If you believe that your vote counts that is good but unfortunately it does not.
There are only a few ways that we the people will get our country back. It's not at the ballot box.
To be honest with all of you, I believe we the people will not be ablr to vote in the election in 2012.
I have been working on a political puzzle and so far all of the pieces of the puzzle are falling into place.
By the way, I am really good at putting puzzles together and reading between the lines and reading the writing on the wall.
I was hoping we the people would at least have the power to nominate the candidate in the primaries but it is obvious that we don't.
Don't give up and don't give in. The fight for our life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness has only begun.
Two wealthy individuals who nothing of the common American's plight....... Lights, camera and BS!
Two wealthy individuals who know nothing of the common American's plight....... Lights, camera and BS!
The serial adulterer vs. the poster boy for everything wrong with U.S. tax code. How sadly disappointing that is really the best the righties can do....very sad.
12/21/2012 is not about the end of time. It is about the end of freedom in America or the renewal of our freedom.
07/04/1776 Add the day and the month together and you get 11=01+01=02 which is 20 reversed. Than add the year together and you 1+7+7+6=21 which reversed is 12. Put them together and you get 12/21/2012.
PS I am also really good with numbers and have a keen ability of a sixth sense.
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Jenasus Trinity Parks
I would vote for Obama over dirty Newt. $300,000 ethics fine. Own party kicked him out as speaker. Dems have all the dirt they need.
Dems have all the dirt they need.
That's how we make decisions in a free thinking society - DIRT. Now that Obama has a record and a past, let the mud be thrown. Let the slippriest pig win. Issues, smissues.
The Romney campaign fell asleep on the Threesome--Fannie, Freddie and Newt--forget Callista.
They should have expected the tax stuff and been upfront early--numerous years including the most current (April). Darn right!
The guy's ultra-loaded--how long did he think he could get away with this? Simple: he knows when it comes out, he'll be nominated by then---but he and the GOP will sink with it like a stone come November. He will have tricked his own party, and voters will spot it too.
Instead of Romney making it a plus, Gingrich can argue that Romney, is depriving people of limited means, evangelicals, and other people of principle in South Carolina the respect and information they need to make up their own minds--NOW. And in every other state. And Romney is treating people like they're stupid.
He's paying his people too much. It's like Hillary skipping the caucuses. Who is doing the thinking?
Even if Mittens has horrible tax returns and they come out in April, they could pull him at the GOP convention, then they could stick the other Bush brother in his place. Ready for that one?
Willow: Good point. But it will be very late, they are already in chaos, the whole deal between now and then will be trying to get everyone behind someone--and Romney's completely incomprehensible bobbling of this issue may cost him primary after primary.
He seemed to forget behind the 12 houses and the slick veneer: whether it's $250 million, or $375,000, it's more than most people make in a week.
There's another invisible hand here. When his returns come out (if ever), it will be a road map on the abuses, loopholes, dodges, and tax giveaways--and thus how to regulate the "investment banking", Cayman Island, hedge fund, low rates for the rich, and other billionaire tricks. There are a lot of people who don't want that return to see the light of day.
Romney may be saying: "Nominate me, or you'll never see the returns." There are a lot of fatcats who are happy to say: "Fine with me. I don't want you jeopardizing a nickle of what I have. SO: what do the other candidates need to keep Romney from getting nominated, or delay it until he might drop out on April 17th before he files? "
It's a democracy, it's capitalism, it's Citizens United on steroids.
When will Newt Gingrich release his birth certificate? I think it's outrageous that a candidate for President has thus far been unwilling to show the nation proof that he is, in fact, a native-born United States citizen.
Yes, we need to see birth certificates, also. Isn't that the new thing every presidential candidate must show his birth certificate. Let's see them, because I think Newt is from the planet Neptune. I must see those darn birth certificates.
Can you imagine it? Republican candidates for the Oval Office who will not release their tax and/or income information? Gosh, Obama released his. This whole series of debates has not been unlike turning over a number of rocks, it can be amazing what crawls out in the light of day. Perhaps they meant to run for the Offal Office and took a wrong turn on the way to the butcher's?
Its the candidates themselves that crawled out from under the rocks.
I really wonder about the people of S.C. and the American people in general. I'm old enough to remember when a guy pulled the crap newt has he couldn't get elected dog catcher. Now, if Satan himself wore a flag lapel pin and said he was pro life half the people would push their mother out of the way to vote for the s.o.b.
Stonepipe,
You have no idea how CORRECT you are about South Carolina but the Grinch had to have his 15 minutes of fame and his puppet master "Callista" is also looking to cash in her chips after she made a deal to replace Newt's ex wife mainly because she felt she would be a better 'looking" first lady. REALLY? She is not a blonde bombshell. More like a blonde helmet head. Donald Trump must be jealous of that hair. If you look close you can see the little horns starting to protrude from the Grinch's head. His diabolical plan is starting to work.
Newt should stay in an unhappy marriage with someone he doesn't feel partnership with anymore - like the rest of us? LOL
Tell me the details; I've got to know it all. Was she cold? Was she always bitter. Did she feel Newt failed her when he left the power of Congress? How did she get along with the kids? It's my right to savor the gory details. Inquiring minds have the right to know?