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Newt Gingrich waits to be introduced for a speech on the floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives in Oklahoma City, Okla., Tuesday morning.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- Newt Gingrich has one last debate before Super Tuesday -- the day that could effectively end his presidential hopes if he has a poor showing in the 11 states that vote March 6. (Gingrich is on only 10 of those ballots.)
But Gingrich, who when strapped for cash rode a wave of debates to the top of the polls, doesn’t seem to be putting any more emphasis on this debate, which takes place Wednesday evening in Mesa, Ariz.
"Every debate is important," the former House speaker told members of his traveling press corps as he left the Oklahoma State House, noting that this debate is not more important than any others.
Despite the debate being tomorrow night, the former speaker contended the debate was "too far away" to know how he would prepare for it. Though, as of right now, according to the campaign, Gingrich will have no public events on debate day -- an unusual schedule for the candidate.
Gingrich has had multiple events on past debate days and sometimes even watches movies -- namely Anchorman and Bridesmaids -- to prepare.
Gingrich’s two debate performances in South Carolina are partially credited with his come-from-behind win in the Palmetto State, but his less-than-stellar performances in Florida prevented him from gaining momentum in the Sunshine State primary.
While he seems to be downplaying Wednesday night’s debate with Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, and Ron Paul, Gingrich needs a strong showing to try and push his way back into the spotlight and win Georgia, among other states, early next month.
"See you in Arizona," Gingrich repeated with a smile to the press as he walked toward his campaign bus following his last public event before the debate.
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The burning question is; which Newt will show up?
Will it be Mr. Bombastic or...
Mr. I got my ass handed to me by Willard in the last debate?
All I know is I'm making a *popcorn* run today - so we are well stocked for tomorrow nights fiasco! ☺
Let the good times roll... lol
Spot on Feisty ! Sits waiting for the show holding my kettle corn.
First Read headline: "Despite riding wave of debates, Gingrich downplays next one"
And this headline is based on, what, exactly ?
Gingrich saying "Every debate is important"?
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Ad paid for by Environmental Defense Fund. Number of lobbyists in Washington: 51
lol
What flavor kool-aid to you want to accompany it? I hear the 'red' stuff is the best!
PS: Of course, we'll have to 'spike' it... ;o)
I kind of like that " Sweet Tea" they serve on "To Catch A Predator" .. ;-)
*wiping tears*
LMAO! ;o)))
How about the old standby, Obama flavored or are you all getting tired of it.
Another Debate closer to having a better President in the White House!
You know thats not going to happen.
Obama Biden 2012
I'm not sure Smitty. Obama is trailing each of the top 3 Republican candidates in Iowa. I think alot of first time voters in 2008 are taking a more educated approach to who is a leader and who isnt. We were able to replace alot of people in 2010. I don't think Obama has improved as a leader in the year since then. Giving him for more years would really set this country back.....
UAW: not much has happened since the 2010 election, simply because of the incompetance being shown by the House GOP. Newt Gingrich is not a capable leader, he wasn't when he was Speaker of the House and now, years after he was thrown out for his incompetance, he isn't any better.
IMO, the 2010 election was a mistake which many people are regretting and will correct this year.
DIRP, We can all thank the 2010 election for putting a halt on the $400 billion Obama was going to blow on stimulus II aka the second pay-off to the public workers unions. The economy really started picking up once grid-lock and the GOP put a halt to Obama's ridiculous policies...
oh come on even you dont believe this bs
uaw Your wrong! If your a good christian beware! god doesn't like lying & and thats what your doing! Where did you get your poll #s cause mine said your guys are getting smoked. Go blow smoke somewhere else.
I thought Newt was the Teabag Pole leader? What happened? Being supported by Teabaggers is like being supported by nothing!! Anyway Obama is trailing who in what pole ? Rush Limbaughs??
"Nutty Newt" is in the mental hospital taking alot of very powerful medications, and is still wearing a Straight Jacket. His doctors do NOT know what "Nutty Newt" will show up. Again! "Nutty Newt" is still talking out of turn during the group sessions, and the nurses have had to restrain him. "Nutty Newt" is going on about his Moonbase, and he is threatening others that his Death Star is going to get all who are against him. Will "Nutty Newt" show up at the next GOP?RNC "Clown Show???" How will he escape from his hospital room?? America will have to tune in to find out. Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho! The Party Of NO has got to go!!
Do I have this right? Newter is going to give us $2.00 gas ($55/barrel) when elected and he is going to do some serious a*s kicking in Iran for his casino benefactor.
Am I they only one who suspects a new conflagration in the Middle East will drive oil prices over $200/barrel ($8.00/gallon)?
Newter must be counting on that pipeline from the Moon.
You mean the one we turned down from Canada??
Hot Daddy
The keystone pipeline is worth more than a soundbite. But here are the two main points.
1. The oil is going to China, with or without our help. It has nothing to do with domestic supply or US oil prices. It would only represent a blip in Saudi or Iran production.
2. The project was dumped because the GOP forced the issue to demand a (almost certain) veto before legitimate objections (from Nebraska Republican Governor) could be addressed. What ever happened to the GOP position on states rights?
I'm sticking with the long pipe from the moon.
I love the debates. Usually one of those idiots says or does something stupid. The media latches onto it like a bulldog and won't let go until something else happens. Newt has pretty much out stupid himself but it is fun to see him trap somebody else into a stupid comment or two.
Newt must perform at a high level to carry the South on Super Tuesday!
Why is he still here?