‘Afraid’: Gingrich Mocks Rivals for Pulling Out of CNN Debate
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Republican presidential candidate, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich speaks during a campaign stop on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 in Peachtree City, Ga. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Newt Gingrich on Friday slammed his GOP presidential rivals for pulling out of a planned debate in Georgia, accusing them of being “afraid” to take him on.
“The average Georgian is going to say, the average Ohioan is going to say, `Let me get this straight. They won’t come here to debate but they want my vote?’” Gingrich told supporters at a campaign stop in Peachtree City, Ga., according to the Associated Press. “Anybody who‘s afraid of debating Newt Gingrich isn’t going to be in very good shape to debate Barack Obama.”
As The Blaze previously reported, CNN announced Thursday it was canceling its March 1 debate in Atlanta after Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul pulled out.
“With eight other states voting on March 6, we will be campaigning in other parts of the country and unable to schedule the CNN Georgia debate,” Romney spokeswoman Andrea Saul said. “We have participated in 20 debates, including eight from CNN.”
Santorum and Paul similarly said they would not be participating.
As the AP noted, CNN’s cancellation is a particular blow for Gingrich, who has consistently performed well in debates and is counting on a strong showing on Super Tuesday, March 6. The former House Speaker has said winning his home state of Georgia is “crucial” to keeping his presidential campaign afloat.
Gingrich also took time to blasted ads run by the pro-Romney super PAC Restore Our Future, which has spent millions on negative spots against Gingrich and Santorum.
“You can‘t hide behind millions of dollars in negative ads and think you’re going to win the presidency,” Gingrich said. “I think there is a declining impact of totally false ads, and I think you’re going to see as Romney applies the same technique at Santorum, a general revulsion against this kind of purely negative campaigning.”
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Comments (171)
Its4you
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:09pmNewt knows debates are his strong point. Without them before Super Tuesday his chances are slim.
His opponents know this as well. And for the most part the debates aren’t for informing anyone anymore. The main stream media is not interested in informing you.
All the candidates have good and bad points. Any one of them would be better than what we have in office now.
Report Post »The_Jerk
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:16pmThe only way that candidates can speak over the media’s messages are the debates. No debates, fewer debates, the media wins.
More debate is better than less debate. Those who fear debate, fear challenge. The manipulators are those who canceled a commitment, and those wanting less knowledge, not more.
Report Post »PresidentDowngrade
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:55pmI want Newt, he has the grapes and the knowledge to do what needs to be done to stop the liberals from destroying our nation. I will vote for Rick if he is chosen but I will not vote for willard. he has proven he is a lying sniveling stuttering jerkoff and we already have one of those. The republican guard wants romney to keep their gravy train rolling. Most of them are spineless greedy losers. I cant stand the state of our country, I went from being a news and political junkie to just watching The Five. Love my Guilfoyle and Gutfeld is another Artie Lange, Andrea is beautiful, Dana is good for a moderate and well Beckell is Beckell. Oh Bolling is a gooohhd boyyy. Canceled my subscription to Beck TV when he started the Romney Gravy Train.Stopped recording Fox and Friends and Megan Kelly, stopped watching Oreilly and Hannity. Cant wait for baseball to start up.
Report Post »Holaamerica
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:57pmWe have had enough debates! The old walrus is desperately trying to stay relevant, he is not even that good at debates, he lost the last two!!!
Report Post »disenlightened
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 1:02pmNewt’s still running? Funny how quickly he disappeared when the debates ended. Why on earth would Romney or the Bible-thumping Santorum agree to any more? I do miss seeing Callista’s Sacred Golden Helmet, though.
Report Post »OccupyWashington
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 1:45pmBut unless our candidate takes it to Obama and doesn’t sound like a hyoocrite (Newt and Romney), its going to make it much easier to for Obama to confuse people.
And neither Romney or Gingrich will repeal Obama Care. They are both big government hacks!! Look at their records, not soundbites… They’ll tell us anything to get elected!
Report Post »AmericanFightingMan1
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 2:56pmGingrich = strong intellect, wicked tongue, a rotten soul. He is a train-wreck. Run from this man.
Report Post »Sleazy Hippo
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 8:16pmNewt is absolutely right, the other guys are p_u_ssies for not getting in the arena with the world’s best debater. They are “Hollow Men.”
It is obvious that the “hollowed ones” are more concerned with personally winning than in helping advance Newt’s ideas. Just like a bunch of Socialist Communist Libt@rds would do.
Report Post »West Coast Patriot
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:12pmAww, what is he so upset for, he can tell CNN to hold the debate and he could debate himself since he is a lot like Romney on flip flopping.
Report Post »MS-GlenNBC
Posted on February 19, 2012 at 12:13amI give you the Most Conservative Candidate….. Mitt Romney…. Why aren’t you on Board.
This is severe conservatism at its finest. This will convince you if you are not on board and if you are just nice to have something in your pocket to share with people who still doubt Romney.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQwrB1vu74c&feature=related
I am voting for this man.
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on February 19, 2012 at 5:21amAfter 18 or 19 debates, how much more do we need to see? It has become a bicker-fest at this point. The last 2 weeks have been a nice break from the slamming of each other.
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on February 19, 2012 at 5:23amNewt is absolutely right, the other guys are p_u_ssies for not getting in the arena with the world’s best debater. They are “Hollow Men.”
_________________________________
Umm.. have you paid attention AT ALL the last 4 or 5 months? Nearly 20 times these guys have “gotten in the arena” with Newt.
Report Post »MS-GlenNBC
Posted on February 19, 2012 at 11:37amI would be afraid to debate Gingrich if this was me……
I bet Romney will be afraid to debate Obama too so he will say he is too busy campaigning to take the time out for a debate. “ Obama 2012 ”
Mitt’s Bumpy Ride In Michigan
by JEN KUZNICKI on FEBRUARY 19, 2012
Mitt Romney’s literature and signs have been at every Republican event for years. He had quite an organization in 2008 with signs that said, “Michigan for Mitt,” with the cute reference of the appearance of the lower peninsula being a mitten, and Mitt’s name, well, it’s just precious.
But here we are, 9 days from Michigan’s Presidential Primary, which the GOP in Michigan moved up and lost half of it’s delegates as a result, and now Mitt has to actually compete.
Mitt lost Iowa, Missouri, Colorado, South Carolina, and Minnesota, and may lose Maine. He has so far won New Hampshire, Nevada and Florida.
Read on…. http://jenkuznicki.com/2012/02/mitts-bumpy-ride-in-michigan/
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 7:40amWell since he’s the only one that will show up they should have an evening with Newt debate.
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:02pmNewt is the straight path and the fastest remedy for rescinding the Obama agenda. Newt has a plan and it’s solid.. on paper AND brings the House and Senate with him. No doubt about it. Newt’s campaign is a platform, rock solid ON paper for all to see. THAT IS A MANDATE if elected! THAT is what Ronald Reagan did. Newt understands progressive Alinsky radicals just as Reagan did.
Make no mistake — This election is between ALINSKY RADICALS and the soul of America.!
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:25pmBigger Government is the answer? What are you smoking?
Report Post »Huckabee Gingrich 12
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:41pm@DumbDoggy
Report Post »Typical left-wing diversion tactic. Nowhwhere in that post did Ghandi imply ANYTHING remotely resembling what you ASSert. Newt has a plan whereby he will UNDO, i.e., reduce, Obama’s monstrocity by 40% in his first weeks in office, if he is elected. I haven’t heard any other candidates lay out any concrete plans for the country. That‘s because they don’t have one, except to resume the status-quo. No matter, though. If Gingrich is not the nominee, and it doesn’t look like he will be, Obama is a shoe-in.
TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:48pmSaul Alinsky? Meet Ron Paul’s Jeremiah Wright…
http://teapartywest.com/?p=4341
Report Post »Holaamerica
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:52pmNewt Gingrich is a serial adulterer who will never be president. The old walrus is desperately trying to stay relevant!
Report Post »bpodlesnik
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 1:02pmObama will not be shoe-in no matter who the Republican nominee is, you know why? You can vote for whoever you want during the primaries, but once election day comes, and it is just Obama and the Republican nominee, suck it up and don’t vote Obama. It will be that easy, because more than half of the country doesn’t want him back. I’m getting tired of this “well Romney is the only one who can beat Obama” and Gingrich is the best at debates, so he is the only option” and all that other jazz. There is so much seperation in the Republican party it’s just unreal.
We need to unite, and stand as one, and only then will Obama be defeated.
Report Post »L5605
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 1:03pmI wil vote for MITT…because I do NOT want more of the same, and that is what you get with Newt or Rick..Newt, Mitt and Ron Paul are all good. at debate….Rick is not good at anything except cashing 2 checks a month from the Gov…I will vote for MITT, but I respect Ron Paul…after all of those years in Gov, he is still a person you can TRUST,how many people can you say that about in Gov?..not Newt or Rick…I will vote for MITT
Report Post »SheriS
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:27pmNewtie and Rickie S are getting to be a joke on the Repubs—Newtie has no chance and Rickie’s chances are getting slimmer! Big labor supporters would love Rickie—Big spenders would love Newtie—I can’t stand either one of them as they are both losers in their own states!
Report Post »Look4DBigPicture
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 6:00pmL5605…Do you have even the slightest idea what you’re talking about? Romney was only a gov for 1 term, and we are ALL paying for the healthcare he mandated in Massachusetts.
I’m not against Mitt … in fact the only candidate I’m against is Obama. Although I have a preference, Rick, Mitt, Newt or Ron will do a far better job of getting our country back on track than Obama and his radical elitists!!!!! I will strongly support any candidate running against our current president, who think he’s king.
Report Post »b.mclane
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 9:43pmNewt really does understand Progressives. He is one. You should Google some Progressive facts and see he has suddenly stopped touting FDR and WILSON as his heros. He got called on it at a Forum in Florida. They just happen to be the Founders of Progressism AND HIlary’s two favs too. Newt is all ego.
Report Post »texrubarts
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 10:22pmYou are CORRECT in your statement…. I also believe these candidates are AFRAID to debate Newt and if they think they are ready to take Obama on – think again!! Santorum thinks all he has to do is put on that stupid sweater vest, smile and he beats Obama – WRONG.. Romney thinks all he has to do is his hair and show up and everyone will vote for him… LOL… If Newt is not the nominee – wake up to another 4 years of Obama – maybe more years if he appoints himself KING!!!
Newt 2012 or prepare to crown Obama….
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:53amI just want to know what Newt Gingrich is going to do to us little old molten calves to cause us to work harder if he is elected? What is this current President going to do? Is it that no matter who becomes President that they are going to declare amnesty for illegals? So as to bring in another herd.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:56amI’m afraid that bringing in foreigners to the U.S isn’t going to work. Most people have had it made in the world, especially with Socialism abounding. Nope, I’m afraid these are the days that Gog is dealt with.
Report Post »drhunt
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:56amDo you get the feeling that not only the far left, but the Old Guard Repubs are afraid of what a Gingrich nomination would mean? I do. It must mean he’s the right guy. Do you hoestly believe Rick or Mitt has the guts to “do” what this country REALLY needs? I don’t.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:59amWell drhunt,
Report Post »I think that no matter who gets in the White House is going to try to manipulate the herd into slaving, and will use all means to achieve it.
ghostsouls
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:01pmOnce again Newt sounds like an embittered old man. No one wants to do that Republican “I got Ya This time” Bashing show they refer to as a debate. Why should they or any respectable candidate accept an invitation to make that network money, so their viewers can watch their hosts demean Republicans?
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:02pmBut nothing is going to work, and they are doomed.
Report Post »T ParT
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:52amNewt, you may have a chance if you release the Congressional records that Nancy is going to shove up your tail in October.
Report Post »Otherwise you prove yourself to be a fool.
Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:57amThey were released 16 years ago… The fact and the bottom line is Newt was found innocent of 83 out of 83 political witch hunts. There is nothing anyone can say or do to Newt that hasn’t already been said. None of it adds up to squat. Not even his ex-wife of six years thing. They were not in a relationship and Newt was not going to leave his current wife to go back to her.. That’s how it adds up..
Report Post »Let Nancy be Nancy- McCain should have said “pelosi” every time Obama said “Bush” and HE would have won the election!
dublinthewagons
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 3:00pmThe only papers Nancy is going to pull will be out of her on “arse” that’s all she is arse.
Report Post »The Marxist in DC are scared to death off Newt. He has the cahones to follow Obama all over the country picking his lies part. Mitt & Rick will set back just like mcain in 08. If he hadn’t held back Palin he would be president. How many times did mcain tell everyone to show respect to Obama?
Obama has never in his life deserved respect from any hard working citizen of any country.
4 more and he will have to hire North Korean morners at his funeral.‘Americans wouldn’t even take the job.
Tandem2011
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:51amNewt Gingrich has the greatest intelligence of all of the candidates. No question. The problem is that he’s being discounted for superficial reasons by people with questionable logic.
Report Post »T ParT
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:01pmDoes it bother you that instead of telling us what Nancy knows, he just threatens Nancy with parlimentary rules that the left has never honored. She will drop whatever she knows when it’s convenient. He has to release the records of the congressional inquiry.
Report Post »marion
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:56pmWell, last time it was 83 false accusations, and the GOP has historically gotten rid of members as guilty until proven innocent, and then three years later found out he was innocent of all 83 false charges.
It is time to put this junk behind us and get behind Newt. He is the only one that really says not only what the problem is, but how to fix it, because whether anyone realizes it or not, this Progressive thing is nothing more than a softer and internal repeat of the Cold War Communist threat. Newt understands this, the others don’t.
Everyone makes it sound like Newt lied about his marriages and stuff, which he hasn’t. So he has been divorced and remarried, sorry, a majority of us have done this, nothing hidden, sometimes relationships don’t last forever (wish they did, but they don’t).
Big government? Big government? We literally have less than four years before we are going to be Greece, two years to be in the mix like Europe, and the others may slow down the inevitable, Newt is downright scared to be like Europe and will make a dramatic and instant change in all directions for the better. He has proven the ability to do it, he has plans for every contingency and they are all in line with the direction I also think the country should go to fix the Marxist we have in office right now.
I think a Newt/Santorum would give us 16 years of prosperity and maybe even a model for Europe to follow, not the other way around.
Report Post »disenlightened
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 1:10pmWhenever you find yourself falling for the lie that Newt is the smartest man in the room, just take a look over at Callista and her Sacred Golden Helmet. You’ll then understand he is not.
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:51amDry up, Newt. We have had enough primary debates – the rest should be cancelled as well.
Report Post »texrubarts
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 10:29pmTo: TRI-OX @ Sure why not – NO MORE debates – just declare Obama the winner now – quit wasting money…. I am sure that is what you want…
No can do ******* jack – Newt will rise again and kick all the candidates behinds as well as Obama’s…
Report Post »JustPeachy
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:47amYes, since we’ve been so LOW on the number of debates it is just HORRIBLE that they turned this one down. Oh yes, Mr. Arrogance, it was ALL ABOUT YOU. lol It couldn’t be about ANYTHING else, just about YOU. . and their fear of GREAT and WONDERFUL YOU. lol
Maybe, just maybe Mr. Gingrich – others don’t think you quite as wonderful as you think yourself. Kinda like Obama.
Report Post »thegrassroots
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 1:54pmSpeak For Yourself Peachy!
Instead of drink’n down the kool-aid, you might want to start talk’n to those “OTHERS” you know nothing about!
The Vast and Immeasurable, GrassRoots Silent Majority of American Patriots, Who Shellacked BHO Last Time Around, Really Like Newt and Santorum!
American Patriots Do NOT Like Romney!
Santorum Refusing To Debate Newt On Enemy Ground = NOT A Good Thing.
Romney Sans His Debate Coach = Romney Being Afraid Of Newt On Any Ground!
Newt Willing To Take On All Comers On Enemy Ground = A Very Good Thing!
Newt Is The Indomitable and Fearless One, Which Scares The Cr&p Out Of BHO!
America Is Realizing That Truth More and More = Contributions Are Rolling Into Newt’s Campaign As We Speak!
God Bless and Guide America, In Jesus’ Name
NEWT 2012
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 9:43pm@ Justpeachy
Report Post »You got it — Newt’s ego is on display. Ironic how his ego and his hatred for Romney will keep Newt in the race and could well result in . . . a Romney victory. Ugh!
Note: I’m not bashing Romney here, I would just prefer Santorum as the nominee.
sjohn70037
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:45amNewt, baby, turn out the lights the parties over…
Report Post »JustPeachy
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:43amDear Mr. Gingrich,
Where may I send you some money so you might buy a CLUE?!?
For a very intelligent man, you are, in my opinion, quite stupid when it comes to relating to people. In this way, you remind me (personality-wise) much more of Mr. Arrogant Obama than any of your other opponents. And you are so predictable! Once I heard this debate was cancelled, I KNEW you would use it for your political advantage! Why? Because it’s all in the “game,” Mr. Gingrich – one you know WAY TOO WELL for my comfort!
I considered you as POTUS for about two minutes, Mr. Gingrich. And the more I hear from you, the more you pull stupid stunts (yes, it’s a stunt) like this, the more I am convinced you should NOT be POTUS. We already have one arrogant man in the WH–we sure do NOT need another! And I am speaking as a PRESENT Georgian and FORMER Ohian! You are turning some people OFF by this stuff, Mr. Gingrich! But you, just like the Prez–don’t (can’t?) get it.
Report Post »texrubarts
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 10:31pmForget sending him money – I can tell YOU where to PUT your MONEY……
Report Post »justavoter
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:42amThose who have written Gingrich off must be eager to see Obama get four more years. Yes, Gingrich has baggage, but he does not have as much as Obama does. You may not have cheated on your spouse, but you are still a sinner. Gingrich has publicly stated that he asked God for forgiveness and it would be left up to the people. Only difference in your sins and Gingrich’s sins is his has been plastered on television screens across the country. Gingrich is the only candidate with enough experience that can make changes from day one and he has the historical knowledge to beat Obama. The media has gone after Gingrich just like they did Sarah Palin, because he is not part of the establishment. Go to “PolitiJims Rants” and read his powerful letter to Newt. There’s your real history. The media is so corrupt they know Gingrich can beat Obama so that is why they have manipulated you into believing he is toast. Go ahead and let the media choose our president again. If Obama wins we can kiss America goodbye forever. Also check out Gingrich’s speech he gave at CPAC. He is the only candidate with a vision and a plan. The rest are much of the same ole stuff. The more the media drowns Gingrich out the closer Obama comes to winning. If NBC can make people eat bugs why can’t they manipulate your vote or have they already done it? Wake up America before it is too late!
Report Post »momprayn
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:35amWell, they know how it goes to his favor in debates and they’re not always “fair” this way – and it’s not that they are the “less qualified”. There’s usually not enough time to explain fully, etc. They’re not going to be in “debates” like that in office – it’s what decisions they make, etc. after having some time to think about it. As for speeches, they are prewritten.
Report Post »So I’m not a fan of “debates”…..I’d rather see them in one on one interviews – including those with the lefties to see how well they don’t let them get the better of them and tell the facts, no matter how politically incorrect they are. Santorum did that the other day about his remarks about what Foster guy said about “aspirin” remark. I wish all of the candidates would take time to learn how to combat the “gotcha” questions – to turn them around and be for their good instead of harm like they are trying to do. Think they’re finally getting it but hope it gets better and more often.
Huckabee Gingrich 12
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:51amTime to jolt yourself into reality, Mom. It doesn‘t matter what you’re a fan of, or how you wish the candidates would get their respective messages across. It only matters what actually happens, and in our system, the debates matter. I‘m not saying that that’s right, I‘m just saying that’s reality. The stupid people, i.e., those who don’t pay attention to anything political except for the debates, get to vote too, and they will vote based upon what they see on TV, whether it’s debates, or commercials. The stupid people don’t watch FoxNews, The McLaughlin Report, or even MSNBC for that matter. They watch “The Big Bang Theory” and “How I Met Your Mother”. Then, a month before the general, they might watch the candidates go at it. This year they will see Obama trounce Mitt the Twit Romney, and if they are even mildly on the fence, will vote for Obama. Hope everybody likes single-payer.
Report Post »bpodlesnik
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:04pm@ HUCKABEE So the stupid people will vote for Newt?
Report Post »Huckabee Gingrich 12
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:15pm@Whatever-the-hell your name is:
Most stupid people will vote for Obama. My point is that that’s how we doi it in the USA. The media has it set up how their strig-pullers want it. They pick the nominees and, ultimately, the winners. I t doesn’t matter how we want it done. It only matters how it will be done.
Report Post »bpodlesnik
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 1:04pmIf you really believe that, then why do you plan on voting?
Report Post »nizy
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 1:35pmhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q7l70tmxWg&feature=youtu.be
Report Post »Huckabee Gingrich 12
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:33amNewt is absolutely right on. They all know damn well that Newt will win big on Super Tuesday if they debate right before it. Alas, they (Romney) will instead cream him with negative ad campaigns and Mitt theTwit will go on to get the nomination. Obama will then cream him in the debates. So, an early congratulations to the President on his re-election, my condolences to the nation on its “transformation” into a socialist dictatorship with the illusion of democracy, and a flying “F.U.” to Glenn Beck, Ann Coulter, and every other so-called conservative who dumped all over our only chance of winning the White House in November, i.e., Newt. Yes, I will hold my nose and vote for Romney in the general, knowing he has ZERO chance of being elected. Prepare your concession speech now, Governer.
Report Post »psadie
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:51pmI agree. Yes, Newt is a narcissist BUT a narcissist who can change things because he sees he has a chance of bringing REAL CHANGE to the country. If he wants to boast about it then good go ahead BUT do what the people ask. Newt did bring change with the last Contract with America. All I see now is just talk from the Repubs in the House and Senate. It is same old same old. STOP TALKING AND START DOING; Americans are sick and tired of the nonsense. I read Newt’s plan on newt.org and I like it! He is the only one giving specifics. I truly believe that he will make the Congress work as fast as possible to put this country back on track. I do not think these guys want to work that hard AND really change things that much. WHAT are they afraid of???
Report Post »Turin
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:30amBah, shut up Gingrich. Might as well have them all throw rock, paper, scissors until one wins. There’s barely a lick of difference between them. By the way, I don’t judge people on what they say. I look at what they do.
Report Post »bpodlesnik
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:27amAfraid? More like focused on campaigning, unlike you Mr. Gingrich.
Report Post »Huckabee Gingrich 12
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:50pmIf I has to guess, I‘d say you’re a 24 year-old college grad who thinks he so smart because he belonged to the “young conservatives” or whatever, and learned that Newt is just a disgraced has-been. You didn’t take the time to learn what his actual acomplishments were, or what his vision for America is. You just puke up the pablum that was spoon fed to you. Go sit down, kid, and let the grown-ups make the important decisions.
Report Post »bpodlesnik
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 1:08pm“He so smart”? It appears to me that you didn’t graduate college, or highschool for that matter. I have done plenty of research on my own of Gingrich, and I know that this is a tactic that he likes to use.
Report Post »Huckabee Gingrich 12
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:50pmSo, I hit it right on the head, and all you come back with is a typo. Loser.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:26amI like some stuff about Gingrich, but this, (like some other stuff he’s done), is a lame opportunistic attempt to slight the other candidates. I like that the other guys dissed CNN. It sends a good message.
Report Post »JustPeachy
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:44amCNN deserves to be ditched.
Report Post »jay1975
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:26amIt isn’t about fear, it’s about integrity. CNN has displayed time and again that they have no integrity when hosting GOP debates and I support the candidates decision not to participate. If the GOP doesn’t start driving the national conversation and keep allowing the libs to set the pace, they will lose.
Report Post »thegrassroots
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 1:13pm@jay
It’s NOT Integrity! Newt’s Right! It IS Fear!
Are you So Naive as to think that when it’s down to BHO, that BHO is going to pander and level the playing field? Make sure everything‘s fair so everyone’s a winner like they do in the schools these days?
BHO Has ZERO Integrity! BHO Has NO Moral Compass!
The Playing Field For That Final Run To America’s White House Will Be Treacherous!
IF A Candidate Backs Down From Newt = How The Heck Can He Stand Up To BHO?
“If You Have Run With The Footmen, And They Have Wearied You, Then How Can You Contend With The Horses? … ” ~ Jeremiah 12:5
NOW Is The Time For America’s Candidate To Hone His Skills and His Wits and His Agility Under Fire!
I didn’t think Santorum would back out! But He Did!
Romney’s bailed because he fired his debate coach. = Romney’s debate coach was making Romney look bad!
Romney bailed because he knows Newt will make him look Very Bad! Romney’s Very Afraid Of Newt!
Because Newt Is The ONLY ONE Willing To Do Battle On Enemy Ground, Newt Is The Trained For Battle War Horse Who Can Run BHO Out Of America’s White House.
BHO IS VERY AFRAID OF NEWT!
Let The Vetting Go On! America’s Candidate Will Surface!
God Bless and Guide America, In Jesus’ Name!
NEWT 2012
Report Post »Rayblue
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:25amThey pulled out and won’t come.
That’s what SHE said.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:25amMaybe they would debate you on your moon colony, Newt.
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:30amIf he promised to take all of the progressives that infest our government I say shoot the moon and good riddance.
Report Post »TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:58amNoam Chomsky likes your progressive Ron Paul, so maybe Noam, “Nim Chimpsky” and Paul would have a spot reserved on the dark side of the moon for all that progressive chatter that they all agree on. Nim Chimpsky I’m sure will be in the big seat behind the controls for that flight.
Report Post »Huckabee Gingrich 12
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:58amWonder what you’ll think when the Russians start work on a moon-base in ten or twenty years. Then what skarky-ass comment will you make, Mr. Short-Sighted-Uninformed-Paulbot? I‘m sure it won’t be anything like, “Wow, too bad we didn‘t elect a visionary like Newt Gingrich in 2012 so that maybe the United States would be the world’s leader in space exploration and cutting edge technology.”
Report Post »TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:23pmHUCKABEE. Ron Paul’s peeps are all woody-ish by the “leave me alone” candidate who thinks the rest of the world is not our business. Apparently they share Paul’s indifference to pretty much anything and everything whether it be radical Islamic terrorism, Iran or the moon.
Like the left and “it’s” educational system (where most of the young Paul supporters get their initial indoctrination which lingers), self centered materialism is leading our youth to support such indifference to global realities, vision (like the moon and beyond) and is also driving collapse of the American family in the long run.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:49pmOh Huckabee, I’m sorwy I hurt your wittle feelings with my obvious JOKE!
Report Post »justangry
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:51pm@Time2, You know Newt’s in the CFR with Soros, don’t you?
Report Post »Huckabee Gingrich 12
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:54pm@Time 2 End Paulsy,
Report Post »Loud and clear!
TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:56pmRon Paul/ George Soros… http://j.mp/uiStdU
Report Post »justangry
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 1:14pmI’ve seen that one before.
Report Post »TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 1:20pmThat’s because I posted it to you once before JUST.
JUST a reminder that Paul… once you get beyond his economic message… offers America nothing more than leftist, fringe, radical, dangerous anti-American BS, and the associations that come with it. Just like Obama.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 1:27pmI like his originalist views on the Constitution.
Report Post »TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 1:44pmJUSTANGRY. Then you’ll like this..
Lover of the Constitution? How Well Do You Know Ron Paul’s Muse? | Red County http://www.redcounty.com/content/lover-constitution-how-well-do-you-know-ron-pauls-muse via @redcounty.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 3:43pmThe article’s constitutional argument is confusing.
It starts off with Lew Rockwell saying the “[the Constitution] represented a vast increase in government power and that this was its true purpose.” This is true. Under the Articles of Confederation the Fed could barely raise enough money to pay for itself, and wasn’t able to raise enough money to fulfill its obligations to British established by the treaty nor pay for promised veteran pensions. Then argues, “It created a powerful central government, with the cover of liberty as an excuse.” I don‘t know that I’d phase it that way. They realize the fed needed more power, because of the reasons listed above, but I wouldn’t have argued that they used liberty as a guise to dupe the people.
It appears the main point of the article seems to be, that because Ron Paul’s congressional chief of staff from 1978 to 1982 is off HIS rocker so is RP. “The man is beyond the pale, and the only possible justification for someone supporting Ron Paul after becoming familiar with Lew Rockwell is that one just does not believe that the two are one and the same. But this is an irrefutable fact.” The problem is he really doesn’t do a good job proving it. He references one conversation he had with Paul after 9/11. I’ve heard that argument before, and I’ve also heard what Ron Paul said about 9/11 with my own ears.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 3:45pmIf this guy’s article did prove something damaging about RP, don’t you think the rest of the media would be ALL OVER it, as well?
Report Post »West Coast Patriot
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:50pmEveryone needs to understand this: If Paul is not the nominee, four more years of Obama, period. I live in a Dem state and I hear from a large majority of Dems that they would vote for Paul if he is the nominee, but they will not vote for any of the other GOP candidates. Paul supporters will not vote for any of the other GOP candidates and will write Pauls name in to send a message to the GOP. Watch this Valentines Day Mone Bomb ad so that you understand the Paul supporter mindset: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OV8RSgCr2g&feature=youtu.be
The GOP cannot win without the disenfranchised Obama voters and the Paul supporters, the math will not work. We are adamant about this. We will not vote big government progressive. We will npt vote Palin, Bush, Christie or any other candidate. This is a principled decision and we will not stand for Time 2′s agenda.
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on February 19, 2012 at 5:36amWest Coast.. thanks for your All Knowingness, but I’d rather let the voters decide that in November than just take your word for it.
Oh and by the way, like the rest of the GOP voters would vote for RP if he is the nominee, will you also stand behind the nominee if it’s NOT RP??
Ooooooof course not. And THAT’S why Obama would win, because our party refuses to unite.
Report Post »Wilma
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:23amFinally, Santorum has the voter’s attention. I’d like to see the remaining candidates debate.
Report Post »The debates have served an important purpose. They have leveled the playing field to a great extent.
Tandem2011
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:02pmConservatives can continue to hear Republican candidates (and differing caller comments), like Santorum, on talk radio channels. Not all conservatives are for Santorum because of his religious fundamentalist (far-right, dogmatic, uncompromising, unreasonable) beliefs, even though they like him for other reasons. You have both moderate and ultra-right conservatives who don’t agree on the controversial issues of the day…a fact of life in our pluralistic republic.
Report Post »Look4DBigPicture
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 7:20pmTandem2011…What’s interesting to me is all the talk about contraception by the Democrats against Santorum, when they defended JFK over the exact same topic. RS isn’t anymore likely to end contraception than JFK. It’s a useless and silly topic and time to move on.
Report Post »The_Jerk
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:19amListen, it’s true. They pulled out for one reason, and one reason only. They do not want to debate because a debate does expose their weaknesses, hypocrisies, and untruths. Be honest.
Report Post »JustPeachy
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:50amIt‘s not like they haven’t debated him before and never will again! lol This was one debate. There have been and will be others. Why does Newt point out THIS one? Because he‘s using it to try to place into people’s minds that he’s so brilliant, others are afraid of him.
GMAB.
His tactic is obviously working with some. It’s called manipulation–no different than what Obama tries to do with people (and manages to actually do with some).
Report Post »The_Jerk
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:13pmWho’s manipulating who? The manipulators pulled out, cancelled a commitment. Is more debate better or worse. The left always moves to stifle debate, no?
Report Post »Huckabee Gingrich 12
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:22pm@Peachy,
Report Post »You’re obviously not too bright, so I’ll help you out. Twit Romney, Rick Sanboring, and Ron “The Sniveler” Paulsy chickened out of THIS debate because it was going to occur five days before Super Tuesday. If that doesn’t help clear it up for you, please stay home on all election days.
b.mclane
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 9:39pmSo glad Newt self imploded. Its unreasonable to think ads by a Pro Romney PAC are Romney’s fault. Fact checking sites PAC ads were mostly true. So if its true can it still be called a negative ad??? The most damaginbg ad against him anyway came from Ron Paul. Santrorum was the first in this Primary to go negative and he did it against Romney who he heartedly endorsed 4 years ago so that tells me SaINT SANTORUM is full of Political BALONEY.
Report Post »sandrunner
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:17amsomeone is afraid to debate.
tonydanibradbury
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:13amObama sounded pretty good in debates too. How’s that working out for the country?
Report Post »JustPeachy
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:55amGreat point, Tony. Just because someone is good at debating doesn‘t mean he’s the best man to lead our country!
I hope people wake up to the manipulation (political) tactics Newt has been and is trying to use. I really don’t think we can believe a word that comes out of his mouth. Remind us of anyone???
Report Post »Huckabee Gingrich 12
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:31pmObama DIDN’T sound that good in the debates. It was the fact that McCain was so utterly pathetic that made Obama look brilliant.
Report Post »marion
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 2:21pmThe problem with BHO was most people didn’t speak Progressive so it sounded good. The Salynski art of changing the meaning of common words to mean something else caught a lot of people off guard and now we are paying for it. When Newt says we lower taxes and then fit the government size to the amount of revenues brought in, not tax people to the point the government increases, well, he means it, he’s done it, he will do it again. BHO says he won’t raise taxes one single time on anyone making $250,000 or more means he will jack the taxes up on everyone above that, and small business will increase the cost of everything to make up for it (see how that works?).
If we want the country we grew up in, Newt will get us there, Mitt will simply stabilize us right where we are, but I don’t think that will happen because BHO will beat him just like the last two Moderate Republicans, McCain and Dole. Time to get another ballbuster conservative in there, maybe even weed out and expose more of the RINOs which are doing nothing but hurting this country. I have visited Europe and I do have to say, it is not the kind of country I would want to live in, so we really need to do a complete 180 from BHO, and Newt will make that happen.
Report Post »thegrassroots
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 8:44pm@peachy
Yeah! Newt Does Remind Me Of Someone!
Newt Reminds Me Of Ronald Reagan!
NEWT 2012
Report Post »flyoverbob
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:12amThe small man can’t take it when he is not relevent any longer
Report Post »CatB
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:11amI don’t see it as being afraid ..how many left wing debates have they had? Time for the candidates to stand up to GOT YA (what passes for) jouranalism … too bad Newt is playing politics with the decision of the majority.
Report Post »JustPeachy
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:53amNewt is just another politician. That‘s why he’s playing politics. He’s been in this stuff way too long. He’s lost his way–if he ever had it to begin with. . .
Report Post »thegrassroots
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 2:18pm@catb
And, BHO’s not going to play “GOT YA” when the rubber meets the road?
Because Newt Is The ONLY ONE Willing To Debate On Enemy Ground = That Makes Newt A Fearless Leader, NOT A Mere Pandering Follower Of The Majority!
Newt IS Proving, More and More, That He Is The Seasoned and Indomitable and Tried By Fire and Trained For Battle American Patriot Who Can Drive BHO Out Of American’s White House On Any Battle Ground.
NEWT 2012
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on February 19, 2012 at 5:42amSeriously, 20 debates is not enough??
NO NO.. we gotta have 21… I just can’t make up my mind without that 21st debate.
Come on.. if you don‘t know who you’re voting for by now, stay the hell home because you’re not paying attention.
Report Post »Lloyd Drako
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:07amGingrich is toast. Who wants to debate toast?
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:21amLook at Newt dressed smartly in his brown shirt and jackboots,he won‘t be able to have judges arrested so he’ll have to get a new hobby.