Gingrich Falls Asleep at AIPAC, Wakes Up More Than a Little Confused
- Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:41pm by
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Moments before he was slated to speak via live video stream before the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), GOP presidential contender Newt Gingrich was caught on camera sleeping rather soundly.
After he awoke, however, things became even more bizarre as it seemed the former House Speaker was either thinking about the secretary of defense or was talking about him with someone not seen. You can hear Gingrich say: “Listening to Panetta is not a relaxing experience.” He then slipped back into his stupor.
Upon his second awakening, Gingrich was introduced for his speech, where he then “welcomed questions from the panel.” The problem was — there was no panel.
“I understand you have a panel. I look forward to any questions,” he began.
An awkward 12 seconds of silence followed and Gingrich stared blankly into the camera.
This must have been much too much for the AIPAC introducer to bear as he cut the pregnant pause by saying, “Mr. Speaker, there is not a panel.” “Please do continue, sir,” he urged.
Gingrich then sprung halfway back to his usual form:
“Let me just say – I say this pretty briefly, I think,” Gingrich riffed. “We need a fundamental reassessment of our entire understanding of the threat of radical Islam.”
Watch the odd and, awkward clip below via ABC:





















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Comments (184)
soybomb315
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:29pmWhy is he still in this race? He is running behind ron paul in most states. Gingrich staying in only helps romney. If newt drops out, santorum wins nearly all the big super tuesday states.
Makes you think romney and gingrich have a deal. Nothing would feed gingrich’s ego like a VP position…
Report Post »Listen_then_think
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:37pmYea ron paul is in league with Romney, gingrich is in league with Romney and Santantrum is in league with Romney. Pretty soon you idiots will say Obama is in league with Romney. What is your problem?
Report Post »MONICNE
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:37pmWhy is everybody picking on Newt ? – Is it his age or his weight? Or his personality?
Newt is a strong Ultra Conservative Voice to the right of Santorum or Romney or Paul or Reagan or Eisenhower or Nixon or Goldwater or Wallace– who has embraced Catholicism, and is now ready to enlighten a whole new generation!
(By the way, ask any wife, even a good Catholic, if “being a workaholic” is a good excuse for secretly living an alternate relationship with an unmarried second woman.)
I think Newt is a flawed genius, as I have listened to some of his C-SPAN recordings going back 20 years, but I see his teachings on morality as abstractions based on his low discipline example.
I think he is running to increase his book sales and speaking fees. He will never take the Independent Woman’s Vote, and I personally would not give him 50 cents of my earnings. It’s C-SPAN or nothing for Mr. Newt Ca-Ching! Rich
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:39pmNewt is by far the most qualified to reverse the obama “LOST DECADE” and irresponsible alimsky agenda. He‘s the only one who understands what’s going on. He is the one who can guarantee the victory AND bring a Conservative majority with him. Newt has just been kicking back to clear the fray. Romney is a shill. Santorum has a better chance than Romney, but not near as much as Newt v Obama. Newt has a platform written in stone that is simple and clear. THAT MEANS MANDATE! to do everything he ran on. THAT means there is heavy pressure on congress to go with it for anyone except a pelosi/waters type gerrymandered district.
Report Post »Besides – Obama will try to run on Bill Clinton’s record – Newt takes that away entirely.
We the people better wake up! NOW!
Ookspay
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:43pmSo we end as we began, Romney… What a ridiculous primary season, nothing new was learned. We are bloodied and demoralized as a party. I hope we will unify in the goal of defeating Barry Sotero. Then let the new attorney General Darrel Issa arrest his fraudulant Kenyan A$$!
BTW Gingrich has more delegates than Ron Paul.
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:46pmi dont think ron paul OR santorum are in league with romney – who is the idiot? I do think romney is in league with romney tho
Report Post »jhaydeng
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:11pmAt least he didn’t wake up and say, “What are all these purple alligators doing here? I thought Darth Vader ordered pink ones?”
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:13pmFirst of all, I wan’t to THANK THE BLAZE for not having any
NEW stories about Miz. Fluke…………….Enough of that BS !!
Gotta feel for Newt, don’t think most people could handle the
Report Post »Schedule these Men have had the past few weeks.. I catch
a couple of these naps each day myself.. feels good !!!!!!!!
Ookspay
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:25pmThe Blaze has been biased during this entire primary, thus they have almost ZERO credibility. Every little bit of negative news regarding Ron Paul or Newt has been magnified, while positive news is ignored.
Apparently the “truth” does have an agenda…
Blaze, stick to stories about snoring puppies, where your biases and agendas are less obvious. To Quote Glenn Beck, “I’m a rodeo clown”. Ya think?
Report Post »bhohater
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:20pmAll genus’s take power naps.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 11:34pmC’mon kids, fall in line already. Mitt‘s got some serious water that needs totin’. :^)
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 1:17amI do think romney is in league with romney tho
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Profound.
Report Post »midwesthippie
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 1:46am…shameful beck.
Report Post »chalkdust
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 2:14amOh, I needed a good laugh. And for those angry at the Blaze because they don’t show sunshine and rainbows coming out of Newts mouth, loosen your grip around your throat your starting to turn blue.
Report Post »dutchy
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 3:25amYes, he should drop out and get some needed rest, poor guy! Give Santorum or Romney the chance
Report Post »@leftfighter
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 7:34am@MONICNE
lmao! “Ultra-Conservative?”
Take that to the bank and ask how much money it’s worth, because it isn’t worth anything who actually listens to Gingrich speak. Yeah, the Real Politik Wilsonian Progressive is the right guy for the White House, I agreee entirely. You remember Wilson, don’t you? The guy that brought the KKK back to life?
I mean, nothing but nothing gets the Ultra-Right onboard as quickly as naming all of your favorite presidents and all of them be Democrats- but not Reagan.
This dunce got censured by his own people in Congress, when *they* were in the majority. Good God! You Gingrich people confound me!
Report Post »IndyGuy
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 7:49amOnly President would fill Gingrich’s ego…so let’s let him have it…He’s the only guy that can crush Obama in a debate…
Report Post »lillymckim
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 7:53amGive the man a flukeing break!
Report Post »PresidentDowngrade
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 9:34amFirst of all Newt has been sick. You can here it in his voice. So he probably went into a rem sleep when he was waiting. So what does Beck do. Run it front and center. He truly is MSGLENNBC. I love it when I call out his hypocrisy and his beckbot brownshirts yank my posts..
Newt
1) Powerhouse that BALANCED the BUDGET with a scorched earth policy that took no prisoners on either side of the isle.
2)Hawk against Militant Islam. Truly understands the Islamic cult and has the strength to stand front and center and say it out loud. With a big friggin stick I may add.
3)Understands the danger of Obama and tells the truth he is a Marxist Radical (Not willard saying he is a nice guy just in over his head)?
4)Newt will put a halt to the assault on religion and the constitution by going after radical left wing judges.
5)Newt will reform our domestic energy policy and turn much of our country to North Dakota unemployment numbers.
6)Newt absolutely shreds these left wing media arses and will get the message to the American people around the media like Reagan did.
Newt/Rubio with
Report Post »1)Lt Col Allen West Secretary of Defense
2)Sarah Palin Secretary of Energy
3)Rudy Giuliani Chief of Staff
PresidentDowngrade
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 9:58amI was just on Atlas Shrugs, Pamela Geller, that brave soul that stands against Radical Islam, that has programs to help people leave Islam that are in fear for their lives.
Who does she like for president?..Newt Gingrich. What does that tell you Glenn?
Sarah Palin Voted Newt.
Allen West stands with Newt but isn’t saying it definitively to keep all option open.
Hey Glenn if Newt gets Magic Underwear will you let up?
Report Post »chingachgook
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 10:13amI like Gingrich but his baggage is killing him. He falls asleep most likely exhausted. I am surprised this does not happen more often with the pace these guys have to keep in the elections. We need real leaders now for sure.
Report Post »G-WHIZ
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 10:17amNot to worry about gingritch…donot forget…”say it isn’t so”Geo Biden gets his best sleep during BHO’s speaches. }:o)—He-He-ha-ha-haaaaa!!!
Report Post »PresidentDowngrade
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 10:35amIf the political winds shift (away from Romney) I will stand with the Usurper Radical Muslim in the White House, Bari Shabazz….not Newt Gingrich…
-Glenn Beck
Haha only kidding, but it does sound funny?
Report Post »KyleD
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 11:00amWow, that’s pretty stupid. Anyone who has spent any time watching the primary knows that Gingrich absolutely hates Romney. Gingrich is in this for himself, it has nothing to do with the american public so he’s going to keep going as long as he can.
Regardless, this is really a low blow for ABC to release this video. Just because he was closing his eyes prior to his appearance doesn‘t mean he was sleeping and just because he thought there was a panel doesn’t mean he was disoriented from sleep…he could very well have been told it was a panel by one of his staff. Besides, that video was heavily edited just to show when his eyes were closed.
Report Post »Geopatriot
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 1:23pmRomney and Santorum do have some similarities. Neither one of them have any specifics in their speeches. A bunch of sound bites, like; “that’s not going to happen during my administration“ Yet there is very little or none of ”This is what I plan to do and this is how I’ll do it” Watch Santorum’s appearance on Fox News Sunday this past Sunday. You‘re going to tell me that Santorum want’s Newt to back out? Disoriented? I challenge anybody to keep the schedule that these candidates have kept and tell me you wouldn’t be dragging. By the way, have you seen the size of Mass.? Don‘t forget Santorum doesn’t have much more experience than Obama did and look what a mees we’re in now. How about some Lincoln – Douglas style debates? No moderator and the best man stays!
Report Post »ThinkFool
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 2:44pmGod save us all
Report Post »whereareyourbrains
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 4:10pmbecause 55% of the people don’t like Romney……………………..dah
Report Post »Vechorik
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 9:24amEveryone want‘s Obama’s birth certificate. What about Santorum’s?
Santorum refuses to provide proof of his eligibility to be president.
http://networkedblogs.com/uR32B
No question Santorum was born in the US, no one wants to see his birth certificate but since his father is an Italian immigrant he had to be a naturalized US citizen at the time of his birth for Santorum to be a natural-born citizen and to be eligible for president.
http://networkedblogs.com/uR32B
Many, many contacts over several months by many people to Rick Santorum’s campaign offices by telephone, letters, and email … and even to his home address in VA via registered postal mail with questions about how, where, and when his father Aldo Santorum [who was born in Italy to non-U.S. Citizen parents] became a US. Citizen, have gone unanswered. Rick it is a simple question and the public has the right to know. When did your immigrant father who came to the USA naturalize? Provide a copy of the paperwork of same to the American electorate. Rick Santorum has been asked repeatedly to provide copies to the public of his father’s Citizenship papers.
The questions to Rick Santorum have gone repeatedly ignored and unanswered. Why? This evasive behavior on this subject by Rick Santorum reminds me of the same type of behavior by Marco Rubio. See the prior story about Marco Rubio and ultimately what we learned as to why he was evading answering the citizenship status of his parents
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:28pmSo- He was sitting in a studio booth somewhere taking a cat nap. Even if Newt slept his way through the entire fall campaign obama would not stand a chance. Newt made more sense in this clip than obama has for 3 years!
Report Post »GO NEWT!
Onowicit
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:50pmYou are right. Reagan slept through 8 years and he was smarter than them all, and personally I think we should dig him up and put him in the oval office and let Newt be the V.P.
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:52pmGAWD, That would be Awesome !!! Be a lot better then we have NOW !!!
Report Post »Obama took us back to the 60′s, Big Time.. Reminds me of a sneaky kid..
Eternal Lucy
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 10:18pmWell said, all. What an exploitative tape over nothing.
So sad about Newt. Still hoping he can be someone’s running mate, if nothing else.
This entire GOP race has been nothing but maddening.
Report Post »momprayn
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:24pmYes, we understand – God bless him. I don’t know how any of them do it. However, it probably won’t be a “plus” for him. Who knows how many others have done that and just weren’t caught. He has his flaws, but I really appreciate a lot of the things he says – especially speaking up to the media, etc. He has a lot to contribute. I’m sure he would be sought for advice, etc.
Report Post »capelady
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:40pmI am with you… the campaign is grueling for much younger men… he fell asleep and was obviously disoriented – everyone has been there. He is brilliant and and has the substantive solutions that others do not have – he is also fearless in the face of the media, liberals, and the Republican establishment. None of these people are perfect.
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:30pmGod Bless You Newt, Luv to see Ya’ in the WH…..the guy
Report Post »that‘s there now has been snoozin’ for over three years now..
Put the whole Country back to the 60′s…………………..
MCDAVE
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:20pmTHIS is a must see 16 min presentation on UN AGENDA 21 Everyone should see this http://my.brainshark.com/Agenda-21-for-Public-Officials-472185383?mid=5560
Report Post »TurboCat
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 3:07amThe same thing happened with Herman Cain. I remember the interview where he was being asked about Libya. You could tell that the man was tired and this happens to the best of us. I miss Herman being in the race and I’m still a fan of Newt. Still can’t understand all the dog-piling on Newt when he was ahead. Makes absolutely no sense to me and I have done extensive research on Newt just in case I was missing something. Aside from his marital affairs which we all know about already, nothing I could find can account for the insane frothing at the mouth by a certain group of people but maybe they knew he would shake things up for them or upset their apple-carts. I think that he should go after these complacent bad-mouthing and good-for-nothings.
Report Post »Aynwzrite
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 6:52am@MCDAVE Excellent video on Agenda 21. I am sending this to my Senators and Representatives and to all running for office City, State, and National. Agenda 21 (Smart Growth, ICLEI, etc) I is an attack on private property by the UN and needs to be fought in every community. http://my.brainshark.com/Agenda-21-for-Public-Officials-472185383?mid=5560
Report Post »Goldi
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:18pmDon’t bother listening to beck today – it is another shill program for santorum. Even when some of his people say that evangelicals might vote for santorum, beck just laughed and made fun of them.
Report Post »Love Beck – hate his views!
TerryDo
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:24pmIt doesn’t matter if Beck shills for Santorum, it will be Mitt Romney who will be the next POTUS!
Report Post »academica2020
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:17pmI am not a Newt supporter, but I have tremendous respect for him. This is clearly a result of the long slog of campaigning. I do not think it compromises him, and I think critics of this should step back and realize that they couldn’t even handle the rigors of the schedule these men are under.
Report Post »christos
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:12pm…He needs Raw Live Super Foods,,forget the coffee,try some Yerba Mate it has 196 vitamins and minerals,,Sencha tea,or some Cacoa beans ground with raw honey added to warmed Organic Coconut Milk,also Royal Jelly and some Shen Tonics…Other words go see an Herbalist…that specializes in Chinese Medicine…
Report Post »Reaganite71
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:11pmWho hasn’t been that tired before?
It‘s okay to slam the guy for being a big gov’t Republican, but geez, we’ve all been that tired before.
Report Post »MOLLYPITCHER
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:17pmI’ve been that tired before, but I’m not running for POTUS. It looks really bad.
Report Post »MONICNE
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:18pmPresident Reagan did stuff like that all the time. We did OK; thank you very much.
TEA
Report Post »MS-GlenNBC
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 11:04pmHere on the blaze or anything associated with Beck….. They don’t care about the Record is it really about the SMEAR>>>>>
Classic Beck Blaze GBTV BBG… Smear and belittle Gingrich and let stuff like this slide…
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/03/exclusive-in-02-romney-touted-d-c-connections-federal-funds/
“I am big believer in getting money where the money is,” Romney says on the video, “The money is in Washington.”
Report Post »The video, which was surreptitiously shot by Democratic opponents of Romney on Oct. 16, 2002, shows him addressing a group called the New Bedford Industrial Foundation. The Power Point presentation he uses lists ways to improve economic development in Massachusetts, including “boost federal involvement.”
“I want to go after every grant, every project, every department in Washington to assure that we are taking advantage of economic development opportunities,” Romney tells the group.
G-WHIZ
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 10:28amUncle Joe Biden gets his best “rest” in BHO’s speaches….Yaaaawn! Zzzzzzzzzz…
Report Post »cripplecreek
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:08pmI’m no fan of Newt but I think he needs to see a doc and get some rest.
Report Post »NHwinter
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:07pmI don’t find this funny. He is exhausted. He is, none the less, brilliant and could easily wipe the floor with Obama in a debate. They all deserve credit for the incredible schedule they have kept. I give no credit to Romney for winning for all he did was smear the other Republicans. May the best man win and God bless America.
Report Post »Mike Benton
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:06pmJet lag.
Report Post »Isn’t it great ABC ha so graciously provided us with this embarrassing video (they are laughing their butts off over there).
Sad for everyone…
MOLLYPITCHER
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:04pmIt looked like he was zipping his fly right after he woke up!
Report Post »TeaPartyForRomney
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:01pmR.I.P…. that was for his dead campaign.
I had to say it, being more serious we shouldn’t be too hard on them, remember that they are probably getting little to no sleep. Much like Cain when he got to the top and started getting flustered.
Here is the break down as it looks from Fox News about Super Tuesday: http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2012/mar/fox_super_tuesday.html
Report Post »mpman001
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:27pmWhich Romney are you supporting?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9njHHyRI7g
Report Post »MS-GlenNBC
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 12:06am@TEAPARTYFORROMNEY ……………….
I have come up with a new name for you……………
Since Romney has never been to a Tea Party your name doesn‘t reflect the Tea Party’s Views…..
Your Name reflects your views…….
Therefore your new Blaze Handle is……..
OnYourKneesForRomney
Please make the proper adjustments.
Thank you
Report Post »HorseCrazy
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:01pmsenior moment!
Report Post »magnus205
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:01pmHow exactly is this agenda-driven story different from any agenda-driven MSNBC story?
Report Post »MS-GlenNBC
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 12:07amMS-GlenNBC
Report Post »AB5r
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:58pmWhat was so strange about that? He was catching a break waiting for the talk. When told there was no panel he started into what started out as a rock solid statement very few people in the public eye are willing to make. Most people are asleep with regard to Islam even when they think they are fully awake and have just had two double mocha smocka latte frappe whippe Starbucks.
Report Post »squatch6
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:57pmHe was tired last night when we recorded this speech: http://youtu.be/aIL_6u8VG3E
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:00pmto be fair….obama was asleep in the pews for twenty years with his “sounding board for his conscience” Rev. Wright..and never heard any of Uncle Jerry’s incindiary comments.
Report Post »Still…silly Newt. I get it though…it’s a gruelling schedule on the campaign trail, you get tired. But terrible timing Newt.
maryisme247
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:57pmEpic!
Report Post »3monkeysmomma
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:57pmAll any conservative needs to know about Gingrich:
1. He endorses amnesty for illegals.
Report Post »2. His budget plan adds 7 trillion dollars to the national debt.
3. He can’t beat Obama.
DaveOregon
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:11pmOh B.S.! He says it’s up to the local community on illegals who have proven their value and are upstanding citizens. THAT is not amnesty for illegals. He does not add trillions to the debt – not sure what fuzzy math your working – but try the standar 2+2. Why don’t you read what the man has writeen and his contract instead of taking MSNBC talking points!
Report Post »IAmBrianBoru
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 2:55pm@DAVEOREGON you forgot to address the third point – that he can’t beat Obama. He not only would beat Obama, he would DESTROY him. Rewt for Newt!
Report Post »WithoutGuile
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:57pmI’m firmly in the Romney camp…and think Gingrich is a mistake. With that said… how about some courtesy …just because you are able to catch someone sleeping or making a mistake doesn’t mean you should broadcast it to the world. I am so sad about the “gotcha” world we live in. I’m not saying it will change… I just think this and several other gaffs of these guys should never hit the press. It’s what they say consistently and clearly that should count.
Report Post »squatch6
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:56pmI recorded this last night and after his speech, you could tell how exhausted he was. He may want to start taking multiple 15 minute naps. http://youtu.be/aIL_6u8VG3E
Report Post »BubbaCoop
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:55pmAre you sure Panetta wasn’t playing over his earpiece?
Report Post »GeorgieBaby
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:13pmThat’s what I thought. He might have been responding to a coversation the tech people were having over his earpiece.
Report Post »libertytreecaretaker
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:55pmHow nice of ABC to serve up Newt in damaging footage. Their goal to get Obama reelected is coming along. Newt get some sleep man, to win you need to be sharp!
Report Post »We are Americans
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:04pmI think the Blaze posting it is just as kind.
Report Post »If your gonna be president no sleep for u.
Another non story to make Newt look bad
GeorgieBaby
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:14pm@We Are AMericans: Agreed. The Blaze and Glenn Beck have an agenda. It’s called, “Santorum.”
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:32pmBut I guess for ABC, being asleep or playing golf for 3 years, and having your finger on the button, is Okay. Hopefully Obama doesn’t suddenly wake up and yell, “I ready for the launch codes.”
By the way, ABC, where is all of Biden’s gaffes?, or the fact that Obama couldn’t get the Governors name correct the other day? How about his visit to “ROAD Island”? No, I guess only the Republicans have to be perfect, Dems can be perfect A$$es.
Report Post »Micmac
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:52pmIf you snooze, you lose…
NoBama 2012
Report Post »G.E.R
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:50pmHahahaha that’s too funny
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