Gingrich Calls Rep. Ryan to Apologize for Medicare criticism
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ATLANTA (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has apologized to congressman Paul Ryan for criticizing his proposal to overhaul Medicare.
Spokesmen for both Gingrich and Ryan tell The Associated Press that the former House speaker called Ryan on Tuesday and offered an apology.
Ryan spokesman Conor Sweeney said the Wisconsin Republican accepted Gingrich’s apology. Gingrich spokesman Rick Tyler says the call to Ryan “went very well.”
The House Budget Committee chairman, Ryan proposes replacing Medicare with vouchers that older Americans could use to purchase private health insurance coverage.
On NBC’s “Meet the Press” last Sunday, Gingrich labeled Ryan’s proposal a “radical” change that would reshape the popular government entitlement program and “right-wing social engineering.”
Gingrich likened the proposal, in its dramatic scope, to the health law President Barack Obama has championed.
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Comments (73)
fishlore
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 8:54amToo little, too late RINO. You’re through. I hope you enjoyed wasting all of your money, fool.
Report Post »let us prey
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Posted on May 18, 2011 at 8:16amThe glam fairy is on the loose. Cover your newts next time.
Report Post »robfrazzini
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 8:03amGive me a break – Newt says “I am sorry I misspoke”. Why do these people think we are so stupid. Newt is an Washington insider Rhino – nothing more nothing less – let’s be done with him…
Report Post »hrankta
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 7:56amGood for him. Glad Mr. Newt can admit when he’s wrong. He won’t be President though.
Report Post »dizzyinthedark
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 7:33amWhat needs to be ‘touted’ is the actual numbers of people on Medicaid and Food Stamps vs Medicare. Then the people will be able to compare apples to oranges.
Report Post »poster
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 7:18amThanks for the apology, Newt. Now, move on to a new career.
Report Post »dsm
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 6:56amGo away Newt. You have already revealed your true colors. Global warming advocate. Not serious about cutting spending or he would have embraced Ryan’s budget. Rino, Rino, Rino. You don’t get to speak how you really feel and then when it is not popular with the people you walk it back and all is forgiven.
Report Post »John Valentine
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 6:18amWho is Paul Ryan?
Report Post »Chet Hempstead
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 5:35amHooray, Obama wins a second term! Nobody will be allowed to run who doesn’t claim to like the Ryan plan. Then, they get to the general election where all the normal people who think Medicare should be the last thing we consider cutting and don’t mind if we ask rich people to pay more taxes to cover it get to vote, and we just play their own words over and over again. We win! You lose! You get to spend four more years gnashing your teeth and spewing venom.
Report Post »EddardinWinter
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 5:17amNice try. He can’t fi this issue with a phone call. Selling out Ryan cause Gregory got him on his heels. Not the type of leadership I want. Krauthammer’s scathing analysis is on the mark.
Report Post »Living In NYC
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 5:16amNewt I love you, but you lost your edge for the President’s job.
Please don’t waste anymore assets on this pursuit..time to retire!
Report Post »QuietTexan
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 1:49amGot to thinking about how the Obama administration has at times not cared for the term “Obamacare”, so I thought its really “Takecare”, as in that is all its going to do and we all better take care to NOT get sick if it takes over.
Report Post »NuffSaid
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 1:44am“Turn out the lights, the party’over,” Newt.
Report Post »And it didn’t take the Blaze or Drudge to expose you.
Conservative talk, progs walk.
JVL
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 1:09ampretty sure newt is a liberal i disguise. just another proggressive
Report Post »Stand_4_Something
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 1:07amMy heart is broken…I can not tell you how much I admired Newt’s intellect, PRIOR TO THIS… I can only believe he did this on purpose …but why??? To get Pres. BHO reelected?????
Did someone (Soros) pay him off???
Report Post »Be gone Newt,>>> thanks for giving the Dems ammo (though WRONG) against US…and thus the USA!!
MoonPie
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 1:04amNewt is toast !
Report Post »Damage6
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:59amNewt would ball up Barry like a used Kleenex in a debate. Unfortunately he’s just another establishment Republican. This episode just re-enforced that unfortunate fact. It‘s ironic that he labeled Ryan’s proposed solution as radical. It’s because of politicians like Newt who have been kicking the can down the road for so long we have no choice but a radical correction to fix the mess they created.
Report Post »exliberalgrl
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:27amApologize for what? Newt said his comments were taken out of context. Newt you don’t stand for anything, go away please.
Report Post »not-a-lib
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:33amThat pretty much sums it up…
Report Post »exliberalgrl
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:37amI listened to what Newt said about the Ryan Medicare plan, his comments were not taken out of context. He must think we are fools. I don”t trust this man and he needs to go retire. Not a candidate I would ever support. He is an appeaser to further his political career, like I said he stands for NOTHING. Go help out your local community Newt and leave us alone, thanks.
Report Post »junky
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:19amJust a thought, Newt is maybe just throwing bombs to shape the narrative of media coverage of the issues, ie “the budget plan”, he knows he cant win……
Report Post »pschlentz
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:15amRight on E. B. ! Once and for all!!!!
Report Post »Eyeball
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:09amRyan’s proposal would indeed by a “radical” change. Radical in that he would reduce the debt, balance the budget, and reduce the size of government and their spending.
Report Post »survivorseed
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:31amWould probably reduce population size as well after all the middle class die.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:58amYes … common sense (don’t spend more than you have) is now RADICAL .. conservatives are the RADICALS .. and the socialist/marxist are “the man”…..
TEA!
Report Post »coryf076
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:01amToo late Newt…damage is already done!
Report Post »jcteaman
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:00amNo more rinos no newt no roney care nononono we want real conservatives
Report Post »omni
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 2:49pmNot only is he not a conservative but he has terrible problems with the truth, exageration and morality. We have important work to do and don’t need the distraction provided by this nitwit. Time to heave this rotten load over the side!
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:00amGood for you Newt, now please retire from the race…
Report Post »not-a-lib
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:07amHe’s in damage control overdrive. He really blew it (like he had a chance anyway?).
I wouldn‘t be surprised if he’s the first one to drop out.
Report Post »onegodinkansas
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:11amFrom what I’ve seen, Ryan has nerves of steel. Good for him!
Report Post »82dAirborne
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:13amToo little too late. You had an honest moment and showed your true colors. You are a really intelligent guy Newt. Most of America just doesn’t agree with your way of doing things anymore. Retire; write some books. Try to help elect a Tea Party leaning person.
Becoming ols and obsolete is a pain, I know, I wish I was still part of the Airborne Infantry. But I’m too old and my body is giving out. Time for younger blood in the military and in politics.
Report Post »TSUNAMI-22
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:18amTo see such a bright, knowledgeable person like Newt make such an amazingly critical error at such a crucial time in this country’s history just goes to show that we all step in it from time to time.
I’m sure that right now the hardest person on Newt, is Newt. Maybe it’s for the best.
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:22amSorry Newt, you can’t un-jump the shark, do appreciate the apology though.
Report Post »coladude
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:40amNow leave the race Newt.
http://politicalbowl.com – Political Videos
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 12:57amIs he going to apologize for the name calling ?.. Right wing extremism or something to that nature .. LIBERAL TALKING POINTS … GOODBYE NEWT!
TEA!
Report Post »MoonPie
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 1:02amNewt is toast!
Report Post »drattastic
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 1:15amNewt…New…Newt ,it smells when you step in it huh.I’ll still vote for you if you manage the Republican nomination.Your not my first choice, not even close but still a million miles better than obama,strike that a trillion miles.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 1:46amAppears that the fellow who jumped Gingrich’s case was right — get out before you make a fool of yourself.
Think maybe Gingrich has had a stroke? He’s so off his “game.”
Report Post »RLTW
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 2:11amGood for you Newt, now convince and put your support behind Allen West, or just go away.
Report Post »thinkinghuman
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 2:51amIsn’t he the guy that sits on couches with Pelosi touting global warming and transfer of wealth?
Report Post »cassandra
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 7:40amdrop out Newt everyone I talk to say they will not vote for you we are not blind anymore you are a RINO
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 7:42amToo late, and let this be a lesson for others: We don’t turn on our own! Like raising your kids, you don’t fight in front of them, and the same goes here. Deal with it one-on-one QUIETLY. United we stand, divided we fall!!!!
Report Post »TexasCommonSense
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 8:34amSorry, Newt, it’s out there. We’ll keep looking for a true conservative.
Report Post »Luke21
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 8:36amI’m confused. If he meant it, why should he apologize? I’d like to see Ryan come out & say something to that effect. We have been conned by too many politicians that say one thing then do another or sound real good on the talk show circuit only to have all these failures either personally or professionally. Mr. Gingrinch has a long history of such behavior. He meant what he said because he said what he meant – just because there’s a great public outcry is no reason to about face. Stop the con, hold these guys accountable, regardless of party, understand that when they make statements there’s a reason behind it. So either he read the proposal & doesn’t like it (no problem just explain why it’s bad & don’t apologize – we might agree, we might not) or he didn’t read it & is spouting off for political favor w/ the left or worse he read it & is just sounding off for political points (neither is good and neither is a trait we want in a leader – we’ve had enough of those). All this says to me is that they’re both politicians, and not statesmen. Absolute nonsense.
Report Post »DIOS BENDIGA AMERICA ... JESUCRISTO ES EL SEÑOR!
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 9:06amFrom the Heart speaketh the Mouth, Newt.
At best, you had a slim chance for my vote – now, you have no chance. Exit stage left!
Report Post »Mizurax
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 10:18amI watched this interview last night. The guy says absolutely nothing when he speaks. He gives no details, no specifics. He just says things like, “We can make medicare better.” Oh really? How? He never lays out a plan. We can make the U.S. better by making it better. And to do that, we should make the U.S. better…. Yeah that’s great.
Report Post »joseph Fawcett
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 10:59amAmen, Good for Newt, now it should be clear that he should save his money and get out of the race. He will not be the candiate and for him to go on would be foolish and pointless. Newt, you are part of the problem because you are a Progressive and sorry we have a very bad taste of what the Progressives will do. Just because you are a republican doesn‘t mean that your Progressive agenda is any less destructive than Obama’s. The time for the Progressives to leave for good has come. Go to Europe where your agenda is working and how about the middle east too. We are American’s and we are One Nation under God and we intend to stay that way. We were founded as Consitution Republic and we will return to that with God’s help. Lord, please help us!
http://www.josephfawcettart.com western artist
Report Post »gracentruth
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 4:07pmI agree – Newt should retire. He is an old-time big government person.
Report Post »theteaishot
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 9:53pmAll the RINOs are calling Ryan to apologize. Sara Palin hasn’t turned on Ryan and does not need to apologize. Americans like what Ryan wants. We are one and the same Congressmen Ryan.
Report Post »grandma7
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 3:01amAgree with Stoic!!
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