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Subscribe to RSSGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Newt Gingrich reiterated Friday that he will not depart the presidential race until a candidate obtains the required number of delegates to secure the Republican nomination but acknowledged that Mitt Romney could get to that threshold before the convention.
“I think that he [Romney] clearly has a chance to do it, and if he does succeed in doing it, obviously Callista and I will support him and I’m sure Rick Santorum will support him. But he has to earn it,” Gingrich said at his Green Bay campaign office. “But if he doesn’t get to 1,144, then I think you’ll see a very different party discussion from that point on.”
The former House speaker currently trails both Romney and Santorum by a significant margin in delegates and has just two primary wins under his belt. And many polls have him struggling in the batch of states that vote on Tuesday – Wisconsin, Maryland and Washington, DC.
But standing just across from Lambeau Field in “Titletown, USA,” Gingrich explained why he doesn’t plan to get out before reaching the finish line.
“If you’re a Green Bay fan … you expect the team to play every quarter of the entire season and not just decide halfway in the season that it’s too hard,” he said at Kroll’s West Restaurant near the Packers' stadium.
Some criticize Gingrich for staying in the race because they fear he is dividing the party and preventing the base from rallying around the frontrunner, Romney. While party unity is important, Gingrich said Friday evening, sometimes ideas matter more.
"I want you know that we are deeply committed to going to Tampa, we are deeply committed to fighting for these ideas, that we are prepared to compete all the way. While I am committed to party unity, I think it ought to be party unity for a purpose, with a platform that matters and with ideas that enable us to say to the American people if you hire us, we’re not just anti-Obama, we are pro success for America and here are ideas that will make America successful,” Gingrich said.
According to Gingrich, he, Romney and Santorum all have one common tie no matter what.
“The three of us have a general agreement. We want to beat Barack Obama. If Santorum is the nominee, I will support him and Romney will support him. If Romney’s the nominee, Santorum and I will support him, if I end up being the nominee, both Romney and Santorum will support me,” Gingrich said, after he was asked about the conversations he has had with his two Republican competitors lately.
“Now the fact is that we’re committed to defeating Barack Obama and we’ve known each other a long time and we want to make sure that however this thing comes out in the end, that the Republican nominee defeats Barack Obama, and I think that that’s the essence of the conversations we have.”
On Saturday G,ingrich wraps up his three-day swing through the Badger State, speaking at the Wisconsin Faith & Freedom Coalition’s Presidential Kick-Off in Waukesha, Wis.
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This bloated old pig is relevant HOW?
Let's face it - Willard will ultimately be the Prom King and President Obama is going to win by a historic landslide...
LMFAO!
Good luck right wing losers...
Feisty Dumbfux- Shouldn't you be out somewhere in Chicago, stepping over the bodies of dead and wounded Black youth on your way to some social function; all the while explaining to them "excuse me, the only dead Black man worth caring about is one killed by a Hispanic Democrat"...
"DUMB-AGE123" What is with your racist remarks, I know you are not BLACK... "REAL" Afro-Americans do not stupe that low. And lay off my FRIEND or I be stepping all over you.
RC- I never said I was Black. It should be obvious to you since I don't be fluent in Ebonics. I was merely "stuping" to ask Feisty Dumbfux why she doesn't seem to care about the fact that 94% of Blacks murdered are murdered by OTHER Blacks, but gets all hung up on the rare case of a White person or a Hispanic man, or whatever you all have decided his race is , doing it. It's so typical of a White liberal, don't you think?
That's really rich Newt! The mantra "He has got to earn it," coming from a fat turd who has earned the labels, serial philanderer, cheat, thief, adulterer, and liar. Learn some elementary bathroom etiquette: when you are done, flush.
And, Newt, "You are dun."
Damage123,
Your stupid and hatred comments prove that your name is refering to the state of your brain. YOU ARE BRAIN DAMAGED. You don't speak Ebonics, I understand; but you are fluent in "coward...nics"
What is wrong with people like you, who get this kind of rooked mentality, express their racism through their posting but don't have the balls to acknowledge it is racism? I am sure that the next thing you will say will be: "I am not a racist. I have black friends."
Grow some balls, man. You are racist. Earn it and stay behind it.
Alas yes, Feisty, there will be some angry Republicans in this room the day after election day. Confused, astonished, enraged. Obama is going to enjoy a nice triumph over the Republican troglodytes.
Anti science, anti women, anti gay, anti student, anti grandma, anti poor, anti intellect. Who else have they got left besides the low-information Southern racist vote? Or some misinformed, uneducated Rush Limbaugh follower who actually believes the garbage constantly spewing forth from that disgusting fat slob.
...others applaud the Newster for doing precisely that! It's all he's good for.
OBAMA/BIDEN 2012
I guess those "secret" talks between Romney and Gingrich didn't go so well.
"This bloated old pig is relevant HOW?" Gosh Feisty, we were just asking the same thing about you. Is it too much to ask for you to stay on topic and be relevant?
What old pig meant is for old roomney to make reward and nicely with old pig so old pig can exit and support old roomney? just asking...
How does any intelligent person vote for a man who thinks, in this time of economic crisis when some families are struggling to put food on their tables, it's the perfect time to build an elevator to take your cars up into your home? At what point does this imbecile grow a brain? What idiot thinks this is logical? This excuse for a human being is pathetic but the GOP is going to select him to run for them. Pretty much says it all, doesn't it?
Damage is speaking truth, black on black violence is horrific in the inner cities yet no one steps up and condemns it like this case here (dont get me wrong, very messed up situation)
I actually agree that Romney needs to earn something for once in his life.
Even if Romney appears to have the delegates needed, it is still doubtful how many of those will be bound to Romney. Unbound delegates, along with released delegates (e.g., Ron Paul's) may not back Romney. Just because the Teapublican establishment doesn't want embarrassment in regard to the chaos that the GOP/TP really is in, too bad. Have a true competition right up to the end!
And then Gingrich will convince his delegates to back Romney in exchange for having his campaign debt paid off -- maybe a cabinet appointment too, but more likely Newtie is interested in money. We now return you to the GOP/TP circus currently in progress...
Gingrich says, "...you expect the team to play every quarter of the entire season and not just decide halfway in the season that it’s too hard,".
His failed attempt to become the Republican nominee, and his misguided decision to stay in the race, has nothing to do with overcoming something that's "hard". He doesn't have a chance - that's not hard, it's impossible. And this guy wanted to be president? No wonder even a nutcase like Santorum can get more delegates than Gingrich.
I guess because MSNBC made him revelant just for you fiesty, aren't they always sending you "Johns". barry wants you to be easy on Newt, see if barry had an uncle on his mothers side he would look like Newt. See when your a white african like barry lots of things would have and do look like him. There are two things about bammy's past we know for sure, one he was born a U.S. citizen and there was a wood pile LMFAO, get off your fat ass and get your own "popcorn" fiesty.'
Leave Gingrich alone.
Just because his votes would go to Santorum and upset the GOP applecart is no reason to disrespect the man.
Sure, you might be appauld by is adultry or his lust for money. Sure, his Contract for America turned out to be a contract on America. You might be offended because he wants your child to become slaves in schools under the demeaning title of janitor.
But, the longer he stays in, the more fodder for Obama!
Popcorn?
I believe Damage was simply pointing out the Epic Hypocrisy that is Feisty.
Like saying water is wet, or grass is green. Captain Obvious.
Grinch? He stinks, but he's only there so they don't have to pay any attention to Ron Paul.
Look, even HuffPo is getting with us! Maybe Liberals should read this and try to remember what TRUE liberals think about the constant WARS. No matter WHO is doing it!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laura-trice/why-dr-ron-pauls-national-defense_b_1384267.html
LMFAO I will Translate the "Newt Speak " Pay Up Romney Or i will Support Frothy Next week .
Feisty, have another drink, and call Newt some more juvenile names!
Little boob - continue to beat your meat and get back to us little buddy....
Condolences for you missing your probe appointment today - better luck tomorrow & bottom's up! ;o)
Oh Look! Bob's come out to play and he's not being nice. Perhaps you should have a drink and settle down, Bob.
M'kay? When your settled let me know I have a few questions for you. ; )
And Bob has left the building, AGAIN! ; )
Gosh, Feisty, I have to apologize for somewhat agreeing with B. from VA. Bloated old pigs make the best chicharrons, chorizo, chitlins and other smoky, tasty meaty treats. No part of Mr. Gingrich's entire existence on the planet can be said to be safe for human consumption, even though he does resemble "pink slime".
I do hope you can forgive me.
Hey Bob -- I'm leaving in a minute. You can come back out.
But know this. One of these days I'm gonna catch you. ; )
"Now the fact is that we’re committed to defeating Barack Obama and we’ve known each other a long time and we want to make sure that however this thing comes out in the end, that the Republican nominee defeats Barack Obama, and I think that that’s the essence of the conversations we have.”
That is a good sign.. all the candidates have toned down the rhetoric aginst each other, and focused on the failure that is Barack Obama's Presidency.
bob,
So now they are the Three Amigos! according to Gingrich.
And Gingrich is the spokesperson.
Works for me too,Bob
and I am a liberal democrat. :)
Bob, they are still the three clowns. Obama's Presidency wouldn't be a failure if the GOP spokesman, gay, ex druggie Rush limpdick would have his crainal/rectum surgery.
Ah Bob,
Keeping us out of a depression, saving the auto industry, huge change in jobless claims, unemployment falling, and the DOW which was at 8000 when Obama took office and is now at 13,000, not to mention killing Osama Bin Laden and bringing two wars to a close,
is hardly failure. It's huge success.
EX druggie, SallyAnn?
I do believe old El Rushbo is still getting his pharmaceutical rush. He's salivating heavily over the idea of college co-ed sex tapes. He's a pathetic, impotent loser and a dirty old man!
Rush sets a high standard for morals and family values for a 4 times married Viagra smuggler and Oxy addict.
Might he be a religious man too?
kaybeetoys, I was giving him the benefit of doubt. I agree he is a dirty old man. I can't imagine any women crawling into bed with him. The thought of that makes me want to puke.
SallyAnn, "crawling" into bed with him is right! You'd have to crawl.
Limbaugh called Sandra Fluke a prostitute. What does he call the four women who married him/slept with him for his money?
You People Blabber! This is the most uneducated, worthless use of the English language I've ever seen. Do any of you ever speak with actual (Not Perceptual) facts? Worthless!
Bob in VA - the biggest failure of them all - the GOP primaries with nothing to run but one goon after another. Settle in - it's gonna be a bumpy ride and you're going to be soooooooooo disappointed in November!
Eric
You have your blinders on you only told half the truth about Obama. That my friend is as good as lieing. If you are going to tell the story tell the whole story or don't waste our time.
Not much will help you in this election Bob in Virginia-5210392.
No, sadly for you, the conservatives are still having a hard time swallowing the GOP party picked nominee.
The longer this fight within plays out, the more ammo the president has. While Romney is plagued with anti-Romney votes, Obama has a better approval rating, better economy, and better Wall Street.
Conservatives who claim to be so will have to hold their noses and pull the lever for a GOP picked RINO.
Many conservatives may not even vote, a de javu of 2008.
Even recluses see that the republican party is broken into TEA party and Evangelical voters. All others are now called independents.
Either republicans will start getting their act together and rebuild their party on middle american concerns or they will continue down their path of obstructionism, wealth to the wealthy, and the demeaning of women's rights.
By 2016, we'll see which way they travel.
I'm not gonna' quit 'til I get a pony and some ice cream and a platform plank and some bling for Callista and if I have to hold my breath 'til Tampa time then that's what I'm gonna' do. Oh and an intern...just in case. If you want me, I'll be in my moonbase (points to cardboard box on top of campaign bus).
ForePlinger
All Newt is goanna get is just what he deserves from this nation, the choice of:
(1) the finger, or
(2) four-fifths of five-eighths of phuck all.
I'll give him 99% of number 2 (instead of 50%), but no finger 'cause there's no telling where he would put it.
Why earn it when he can buy it? It is for sale afterall.
LOL Corporations Are people too My Friend . That just some how seemed appropriate right there chucky . Thanks for the opening . And Happy Friday .
My pleasure carpenter.
Chucky,
Well done on the other blog. And no more pole dancing tonight.
Thank God for that!
Message to Keith Olbermann: Keith, if you're reading this I just wanted to let you know that all is not lost. My lawn needs to be mowed this weekend and my shrubs could use a little trimming. Oh, and the shed is in need of a paint job. I'll give you minimum wage to start off. Call me if it's not too humiliating- 281-384-LMAO
Damage123 - wouldn't hold my breath if I were you. Oh wait, please do hold your breath!
Happy Birthday Rachel Maddow!
Is it Keanu Maddow's birthday? Wonder what she got for a gift, a tongue exerciser?
I am a Liberal, and even I can't stand her. To me she is a pundit much like the people in FOX. Putting ideas in my head and telling me what to think.
newt, just how is it that you get to dictate just what someone else has to do or not do?
pleeeeease just go away.
Newt Gingrich Should've Learned THIS ONE,
in 2003!
"Alan Greenspan gets Educated In 2003":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPh-qGcYruw
"You are way out of Touch with the needs of the middle class and working familys of our country."
"You see your major function in your position as the need to represent the wealthy and large corporations.", while we have lost 3 million private sector jobs in the last 2 years, long-term unemployment has more than tripled, unemployment is higher than it has been since 1994. We have a 4-Trillion dollar national debt. 1.4 million americans have lost their health insurance. Millions of seniors can't afford prescription drugs. Middle class families can't send their kids to college, because they don't have the money to do that. Bankruptcy cases have increased by a record breaking 23%. Business investments is at its lowest level in more than 50 years. CEO's make more than 500 Times of what their workers make. The Middle Class is Shrinking. We have the greatest gap between the rich and the poor of any industrialyzed nation, and THIS is an economy that is IMPROVING??
I hate to see what would happen, if our economy was SINKING!!!"
video....from the year 2003.
check that one out via youtube.
Damage123
Message to Keith Olbermann: Keith, if you're reading this I just wanted to let you know that all is not lost. My lawn needs to be mowed this weekend and my shrubs could use a little trimming. Oh, and the shed is in need of a paint job. I'll give you minimum wage to start off. Call me if it's not too humiliating- 281-384-LMAO
Call Romney, maybe he'll give you the phone # to his lawn care service...
OH, You mean the guy "MITT" who said. "MY FRIENDS ARE CORPORATIONS..."
Great idea! It's a safe bet there are no illegals working on Mitt's lawn...can't have any illegals working on your lawn if you're running for president!!
After November 6, Mittens can hire an army of illegals to do his bidding. It isn't going to matter to him then.
Did Rick Saintorum slip and start calling President Obama a nig....? Saw a video when I visited current to see about KO.
Damaged I think Keith will scrape by on his 10million he earns a year.
I wouldn't trust you to do anything on my lawn, not even clean up my dogs poop!
Amazing what video editing and reader ignorance can accomplish.
I doubt Janesville Public Access television has a dog in that fight, but hey, they probably helped fake the moon landing too; right?
Well, we know Grinch isn't going to earn it. Seriously, isn't he smart enough to realize he's embarrassing himself?
Newt --- you're last century's news. You were booted out of office by your own people. You FAILED as a college professor, you FAILED as Speaker, you FAILED as a husband and your FAILING as a presidential candidate.
He also failed to lower our gas prices and the constrution of our lunar colony.
KeithO makes $10mil/year????? That rotten 1%'er! I sure hope he pays his "fair share" of taxes, or at least gives as much away to charity as Republican rich folk do.
Interesting how so many charities the 1%er's support are factories in China.
Are you kidding Damage? Liberals are only charitable with other people's money.... TAX MONEY TO BE EXACT!! Joe Biden's tax return would probably show a charity contribution of $21.95 for what he bought in girl scout cookies from Barney Frank. Most liberal politicians probably give less in actuality than what the average taxpayer lies about on his or her tax return.
LIBS are hypocrites.
bob-2579213 - don't know how you look at yourself with the lies you spout. Liberal minded individuals give more of their hard earned money and time than Republican right wingers do. The difference, we give ours to organizations that actually go out and help those less fortunate, not to some of their religious organizations who try to make everyone follow their hatred.
Bob there are no biggere hypocrites than Republicans!
As Newton decides to finish the game without his whole team. Due to total mismanagement by the
"smartest man in the race". Or just a overinflated blowhard that never had a chance.
'
It’s all been written about and exposed in a great new book–
"THE DEVIL'S BANKER" by Gary Van Haas on Amazon-com
Check it out if you want to know the truth what's really going on!
Gingrich, by staying in the race, knows he is delaying Romney to get the nomination. His comments are pathetic.
What's not to love about a Fig Newty/Mittster dust up?
As Massachusetts resident, I came to know and love MR during his governor stint. Bragged about his Mom's Planned Parenthood membership and now damns PP for doing its job. He thinks $300,000 in speech revenue is small change, and doesn't "worry about the poor," was all for health care until he was against it. Any day now, he'll come out as a Jack Mormon, and in the words of my grandpappies, avidly support "Free Love and Nickle Beer."
Newty and Callista (nee Stepford) with continue to believe that one can be "frugal" (NG's phrase) while maintaining a half million dollar credit line at Tiffany's
OMG, this is so much fun!! I'm so glad I could do my bit to support this Guerrilla Theatre by switching my voter registration to GOP and voting for that great friend of women Rick Santorum in the MA Super Tuesday primary. Rock on Repubbies!!
What does gingrinch mean exactly. To earn the position as opposed to say 'buying' it. It isn't the mr grover, gop, or rushbo way. They are loaded with cash. That's why they don't want to rich to be taxed like when clinton was president and we had a surplus. No. No. They want to make it like how it was shown in the hunger games. Where the rich imprison the poor. And the poor scramble for crumbs of bread. Their motto. You are on your own. May the odds be with you.
Romney will never beat Obama, they are the same person. Both want more war, more spending, are owned by Goldman Sacs and lobbyists and just tell you want you think you want to hear. I'm going with the only candidate that is working for us and that's Ron Paul. Lobbyists don't even waste their time try to talk to him, he won't take their money. Why is the establishment so afraid of him, because he's not for sale. We will have a brokered convention and then you are all in for a big awakening. If Dr. Paul doesn't get he nomination, he can go 3rd party and screw both the Democrat's and Republican's. I don't believe in either party any longer, I'm voting for the person. President Paul 2012 or good bye America
what a waste of a vote.
Katie - pick a nice new country because Ron Paul doesn't stand a chance in November. Most everyone - from both parties - know that. And, his son is an absolute disgrace!
@Katie Smitt (20)- Well, I guess its good-bye America! Is the establishment really afraid of Ron Paul or does a lot of the disinterest in him have to do with the asinine statements he makes? An example of that is, "The Secret Service is a form of Welfare and he didn't want it." Why shouldn't our presidents/former presidents and those running for that office have some type of a security detail? I rest my case.
Katie, don't let the door hit you on the rear. We had one president with dementia a few years ago, we don't need another one.
Oh come on, Gink! You knew ALL ALONG, that SUPERPAC MONEY was going to get ETCH-A-SKETCH. You don't think ALL the 99% American Peoples' money that the CORPORATES STOLE FROM US was going to be wasted do you? You're smarter than that!
They can push him all they want, to me, he's not presidential material. I'm NOT voting for him or Obama.
Hey libs.....what happened to Keith Oberdummy?? He and his girlfriend Al Bore have a love spat?? I heard Keith was fired from "Current TV"? Why???? did he start to tell the truth???
OR:
Did Al Bore find Keith an "INCONVENIENT GOOF'' ???? LOFLMAO
Is Keith angry about something???? LOL Is he 'mad' about the way Al Bore treated him? LOFLMAO
Too bad moron.... don't you know that's the way all liberals treat their friends?????