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Gingrich in the Spotlight, Barney Frank Takes Aim

Yesterday, while being interviewed by Chris Matthews on MSNBC, Barney Frank decided to take a few snarky shots at former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.

Watch the MSNBC interview:

Frank’s comments might not come as a big surprise, however, as there may be two reasons for the attack:

First, as several commentators have pointed out, since the beginning of the  GOP presidential candidate race, it has been a popular trend of GOP opponents to scrutinize en masse whoever is leading in the polls or generating excitement among conservatives.

Because Gingrich appears to be what many have referred to as the GOP “flavor of the week,” with ABC News writing “If August belonged to Bachmann, then September was Perry’s, October Cain’s, and now November is Gingrich’s moment in the sun,” he will therefore have all of the media’s attention turned on him.

And this seems to be the standard operating procedure.

Many would argue that almost every GOP presidential candidate that has managed to gain traction has been flooded with negative news stories, accusations, and criticisms that seem to last as long as it takes for their numbers to fall.

However, there are two glaring exceptions to the rule.

First, there is Mitt Romney. He has regularly done well in the polls and the media has declared him the “winner” in almost every GOP debate. Yet somehow, he has managed to go relatively unscathed by the mainstream media. Even after saying “corporations are people,” there was no media feeding frenzy.

The second exception is Ron Paul.

Despite his supportive and excited base, his fundraising capabilities, and his strong polling numbers, the media has decided to ignore him completely. In fact, in the last GOP debate hosted by CBS, he was allowed a paltry 89 seconds to speak.

But aside from Mitt Romney and Ron Paul, it would appear that the mainstream media has a standard operating procedure: thoroughly vet, dissect, and scrutinize whoever seems to be rising in the GOP and wait for their numbers to slip.

Here are some examples:

When Bachmann was doing well in the polls in August, the media suddenly turned their attention on her. She was declared “the queen of rage” and Newsweek featured her in a none-too-flattering cover story. However, once her poll numbers started to fall, the media quickly grew tired of her and moved on.

Gingrich in the Spotlight, Barney Frank Takes Aim

Rick Perry took over in September and he became the next big story. After making a strong showing in the polls, he was greeted with a deluge of what some have described as poorly researched hit pieces that accused him of being a racist:

Gingrich in the Spotlight, Barney Frank Takes Aim

Source: The Huffington Post

Mixed with his personal gaffes,  the onset of negative press probably helped cause Perry’s numbers to slip.

Next up, former Godfather’s pizza CEO Herman Cain surged in the polls. He was then met with a barrage of negative media attention stemming from multiple unverified and questionable allegations of sexual misconduct.

Gingrich in the Spotlight, Barney Frank Takes Aim

Source: The Washington Post

Although his fundraising and poll numbers were strong during the height of the sexual allegations, he has seen a slight dip in support since.

Enter Newt Gingrich.

Now that the Former Speaker of the House is in the spotlight, after several strong debate performances, he will continue to get what conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh refers to as an “anal exam” by the media.

Gingrich in the Spotlight, Barney Frank Takes Aim

Source: The Washington Post

This could be one of the reasons Barney Frank decided jump on board the “Let’s-Blast-Newt” train. Gingrich is the latest “big thing” and the attention won’t subside until his polling numbers dip.

However, there is another reason why Frank might be interested in going after Gingrich: ”Payback.”

Recall what the Former Speaker said about both Frank and Sen. Chris Dodd regarding their involvement in the financial crisis:

Needless to say, this might have upset Frank a little bit.

[Editor's note: Critics might find it odd that a senator involved with a male prostitute would think that he has any room to mock another man for remarrying.]

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  • Br@dley
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:53pm

    i know newt is the new flavor of the month (maybe week or two), but please don’t jump on this bandwagon, you will be terribly disappointed. he is a horrible person.

    in reality, the GOP race is between the establishment candidate (romney) vs. ron paul. you guys have to decide if you will make up your own minds or let them be shaped by the same people that gave us bush, clinton, gw and obama.

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    • SLAPTHELEFT
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:59pm

      FOIA barneys income.

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    • kmichaels
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:05pm

      Oh god, please, not another nutty Ron Paulbot telling why we should give Paul a chance. The guy is a nutcase. He will never ever win.

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    • Founding Father2
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:07pm

      He has been said to be more of a Flip-Flopper than Romney. Especially on the individual mandate which he supported in March 2011: http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2011/nov/gingrich_mandate_romney.html

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    • Founding Father2
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:13pm

      And no one really wants Ron Paul. From what you are saying we need to elect Romney.

      He is the best for the economy, he is great on foreign policy and unlike the media is trying to tell us, he may not be as much of a flip-flopper as they would like us to think. He is consistent on gun rights, global warming, the auto bailout, gay rights immigration… ( http://www.thedailycandidate.com/projects/nov/flip_flop_central.html ) I am still waiting for the research to be done on health care and taxes, and his consistency on that.

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    • rednrusty
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:16pm

      The Left has already decided who will win,OBAMA…notice no one campaigning against him.Its all arranged to take out all of Obama’s threats.They are bought and paid for.

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:18pm

      @ kmichaels
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:05pm

      Oh god, please, not another nutty Ron Paulbot telling why we should give Paul a chance. The guy is a nutcase. He will never ever win.
      ——————————————————————————————————————————–
      Actually he’s not, but you’re entitled to your opinion. As far as Constitutionally accurate, Paul is BY FAR the most correct. I personally think that Gingrich would make a good VP, but IMO he’s poison as a leader. BUT, compared to the mentally stunted idiot Barney (the purple queer dinosaur) Frank, Newt is FAR superior in every way. That in itself is scarey!

      I’m still not sure who to endorse. I go back and forth between Cain and Paul. For awhile I couldn’t figure out why I was so hesitant on Bachmann but I finally got it. She’s weak. I don’t want a raving lunatic for a candidate, but I want one who can speak with authority. The only reason why I don’t think she can, is because she’s not settled on exactly what she represents.

      Romney isn’t a Republican…………….AT ALL! In no way. He’s a socialist, and there’s no 2 ways about it.

      Perry has come up with some decent stuff since he recovered from his latest gaff, after recovering from his earlier gaff, after not having a message that had any clarity.

      Everyone knows that Gingrich is a member of the Club of Rome, and of the Scottish Rights of Free Masonry.

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    • Br@dley
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:20pm

      yeah, another “paulbot”. you people are ridiculous.
      i’ll bet you supported bachmann right?
      then perry?
      then cain?
      now leaning towards newt?

      and i’m weird because i look at policies, not who i am told to…

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    • crackerone
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:21pm

      Maybe they should shine a flashlight up Barney’s rectum.

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    • NHwinter
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:22pm

      Does anyone care what Barney thinks? Anyone? Newt can stand the heat. He will do just fine.

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    • Lucy Larue
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:41pm

      BRADLEY,
      Sigh…,I get it. You want Ron Paul to be our next President .Dream on.
      It will never happen.
      Ron Paul could never establish the foreign policy he espouses once he was privy to the National Security Secrets that the inhabitant of 1600 Pennsylania Avenue is read onto.
      President Dunham is just as much a“ Warmonger” as Bush.., whom he defiled.
      Perhaps you should ask yourself WHY?
      Is it because he was given a dose of reality?. Was he read onto the consummate EVIL that exists.
      This is World War III. It is not going to get better. It is going to get worse.
      Get your learn on Buddy.
      Gitmo ain’t closed down. It has no new prisoners because President Dunham uses DRONES! They turn our Islamofascist enemies into “Nestle Mini Chips”.

      We cannot ignore Islamofascism.
      President Dunham could not. President Ron Paul could not either.
      PLEASE LEARN!

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    • kurtnut
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:43pm

      Wow! You need to wake up and go back to sleep.

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    • paperpushermj
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:43pm

      Did you say between Romney and Paul. Paul is in single digits.
      Oh you’re a Paul Supporter
      Well as they say” I’m sorry Chef but you will not be the next iron Chef”
      Sorry wrong one…..”I’m Sorry Mr Paul you will not be the Next President of the United States”

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    • UBETHECHANGE
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:43pm

      Let me know when Jesus Christ is running for the presidency, until then I would vote for any of the candidates over MAObama. Even Ron Paul if he wins, begrudgingly, but I would! No more Tyranny 2012!

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    • Founding Father2
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:49pm

      Bad Lip Reading did Ron Paul this week, it completely fits him… http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2011/nov/paul_bad_lip.html

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    • concealled9mms
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:57pm

      you sound like you know him personally do you ?i could care less about his past since bill clinton crap the past means nothing, if you think there is any other repub that could out debate obamma or have the knowledge newt has please tell me who that might be . you people would find fault with jesus christ himself. and will be the fools responsible for adolph obammas relection

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    • Okie from Muskogee
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:58pm

      Newt Flip Flops

      -For cap n trade, now against it
      -For mandated health insurance, now against it
      -For treating terrorists like criminal, now against it
      -For “Cost saving end of life treatments, now against it
      -For foreign aid, now against it
      -Ignored withdrawal from UN bill as speaker, now for it
      -Ignored bill to audit Fed as speaker, now for it
      -Supports a North American Union with Canada and Mexico
      -Wants to “fundamentally transform the Government”
      -Took millions from Freddie/Frannie that destroyed the country! 
      -Only Speaker to ever be disciplined for ethics violations

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    • Gold Coin & Economic News
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 8:04pm

      I don’t know how anyone can take Barney Frank seriously. The man goes rabid any time anyone even remotely challenges his “wisdom”. The man is responsible for the mortgage meltdown by insisting that millions of people who could never afford to pay for a home get a risky loan. Now he won’t even take any responsibility for any of it, PLUS he and fellow conspirator Chris Dodd get to write new consumer protection laws. WHAT? We need to be protected from these freaks causing all the destruction.

      The man is a joke!
      http://www.congressinsiders.com/

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    • Okie from Muskogee
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 8:14pm

      For those speaking “foreign policy”, well, I’ll say this:
      If we continue the progressive foreign policy, America will fall. We have been lied to, manipulated, and fooled. 

      As long as America continues to police the world, invade sovereign countries, and support dictators, bin Laden’s jihad will never stop. In fact, it will only make it stronger. The progressive policy legitimatizes bin Laden’s jihad. How we behave here has nothing to do with it, it’s simply us being there. That is the whole basis of their jihad, invaders of their land. bin Laden’s own words say so…

      Goals
      -Financially bleed America
      -Spread the military as thin as possible
      -Create dissent within America and between her allies

      Continuing the policy of backing dictators and occupying foreign land only emboldens and strengthens bin Laden’s jihad…

      We can either be arrogant and think we are indestructible like the Soviet Union thought, or we can change our ways from the foreign policy that caused this whole mess. 

      Any honest and patriotic analyzer will tell you the same. You decide to choose a candidate that continues the progressive foreign policy, blame yourself when we destruct. 

      Wake up, and stop being fools.  The progressive foreign policy goes hand and hand with the progressive domestic policy. Stop being fools. Wake up America. 

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    • turnabout
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 8:32pm

      ‘he is a horrible person’ – so are you

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    • SANE_I think
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 8:47pm

      OK, If it came down to it would you guys vote for Barrak ***** Obangme or Ron (out there) Paul? Myself, I would vote for my X wlfe before BHO!

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    • FEISTY
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 9:03pm

      Don‘t hate just because he’s not your guy. It‘s ridiculous to claim to know that we’d be let down by Newt. As a matter of fact, I‘d say you’ve very wrong. None of the candidates except for Newt and maybe Romney can handle the Obama Media machine. And Newt backs down from no one. Ron Paul has great ideas that would be too polarizing. If the Fed remains, he is the one to control it.
      If you believe in the Rep/Conservative party then it’s time to let go of the hate from 15 years ago and let these candidates be judged by their ideas. If we get stuck with Obama again because the GOP was too divided and couldn’t put forth the best candidate to defeat Obama, then God help us all because this country will suffer badly.

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    • KYHighlander
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 9:09pm

      Really? Do you know him personally? The biggest thing folks jump on is his marital troubles, but he has become a Christian since then. It appears that Obama has set his hopes on Romney getting the nomination as he thinks he is the weakest and he is right. The attack the ones that they fear the most.Gingrich will be the most formidable in the debates and has the most realistic ideas.

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    • greensteam
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 9:37pm

      ron paul is great at attracting support. unfortunately out of all the ron paul supporters i know, and i know a few, none of them are registered to vote, never have been, and most likely never will. so ron paul is great at attracting the non registered voter. that is a wonderfully useless feature.

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    • southernORcobra
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 9:49pm

      please go back on your meds you clown

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    • Damage6
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 11:03pm

      Romney or Nobody then. Dr. Paul doesn‘t stand a snowball’s chance in hell of getting the nomination and if he somehow did that would simply garantee 4 more years of Obama which will destroy this country as he promised. Gingrich and Romney are the only two viable candidates. I’m not wild for either but either one would beat Obama.

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    • Dmm007
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 11:28pm

      No my friend, 0bama is the horrible, socialist person. Gingrich is a breath of fresh air compared to the Obamination.

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    • helicop
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 11:54pm

      Sorry, but when Ron Paul talks economy, he is a genious. However, when he talks foreign policy, he is a bonafide nut job. Truth hurts.

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    • IMAWAKENOW
      Posted on November 19, 2011 at 12:36am

      I.m sorry but ron paul appears frail and doddering. He may have a good idea or two but he doesn’t speak very well. Newt may have some baggage, as everyone does, but he is a very impressive speaker. He has the ideas and ability to lead us to victory in 2012.

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    • 9635kari
      Posted on November 19, 2011 at 1:04am

      You have made a claim that Newt is “a horrible person”. Back up that assertion, would you please? You are making statements that only you know are true or false. Be a man Bradley.

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    • slr4528
      Posted on November 19, 2011 at 1:42am

      @9635KARI

      Newt has serious character flaws and is the ultimate Wahington inside who has profited quite nicely from BIG GOVERNMENT. Newt lacks the discipline to handle his personal life as well as his professional life as Speaker of the House. Newt is more liberal and the biggest flip flopper of all of the GOP candidates,

      http://endoftheamericandream.com/archives/27-reasons-why-newt-gingrich-would-be-a-really-really-bad-president

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    • Anne G
      Posted on November 19, 2011 at 6:13am

      Why would you say Newt is a horrible person? Do you personally know him? Has he sinned? Duh! Haven’t we all? He says he has asked for forgiveness. I believe him. And if he did ask for forgiveness, then I believe God granted same. That is what my christian faith has taught me. Oh yea, its also taught me that I will be judged as I judge others. Newt would make a great president, not to mention how I will enjoy watching him kick Obama’s behind in any debate.

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    • smackdown33
      Posted on November 19, 2011 at 7:49am

      The media’s hands-off approach regarding Romney is all one needs to know about Romney. He is a progressive, always was a progressive, and always will be a progressive.

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    • 100 Million Patriots Standing
      Posted on November 19, 2011 at 9:24am

      Newt wrote a forward to Toffler’s book “Creating a New Civilization: The Politics of the Third Wave”, which basically describes an ultra socialistic NWO governance. The Third Wave (way) is not conservative, constitutional friendly and I am confused as to why it was endorsed by Newt.

      I really like the way Newt talks and says what I need to hear. I am not dismissing him but offer this info as information to consider.

      This combined with his current membership in the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) also a proponent of UN mandated NWO agenda, just makes me pause and ask…why?

      I would really like him to explain….

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    • OneTermPresident
      Posted on November 19, 2011 at 11:30am

      Ummm.. we’ll decide thank you. One thing I’ve already decided is.. Obama is a Socialist and Newt isn’t.

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    • conservative510
      Posted on November 19, 2011 at 11:50am

      I love how all Barney can say is, “He says things that don’t make sense”. Wow! You got him there Barn! Yeah, he’s had more than 1 wife. You‘re a gay pothead who squandered America’s wealth through credit default swaps with Fanny and Freddie. And you said it was ‘all good for America’ until it imploded. You’re one of the biggest crooks on the face of the earth. I’d love to see you sit down in an interview with Newt. You’d wet your pants on camera.

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    • civilman43
      Posted on November 19, 2011 at 1:54pm

      Ron Paul is an anti Semite so I gueSs it will have to be Newt or romney

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    • merrygale
      Posted on November 19, 2011 at 2:30pm

      Ron Paul will NOT beat BO. We have to nominate someone who could beat BO. Sorry, but Ron Paul is not the person who could. I believe Romney, Gingrich and Perry could beat him. The rest of the candidates just wouldn’t do it. Bachmann is a great Conservative but I don’t think she could beat him either. I really like Herman Cain, but I don’t believe he could either.

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    • rs9
      Posted on November 19, 2011 at 2:40pm

      Barney *** and ole Tingle leg fu

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    • Cat
      Posted on November 19, 2011 at 3:51pm

      Barney Frank’s avatar

      )o(

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    • Mstrrlm
      Posted on November 19, 2011 at 10:28pm

      Are you nuts Romney is a RINO and Ron is freaking out there! The elevator doesn’t goto the top floor, and he is NOT a conservative. The best ticket would be Cain and Newt Cain has business sense and Newt has political sense and is smart as hell. The masters of history are the masters of fate!

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    • Redworc
      Posted on November 20, 2011 at 1:50am

      I would vote for Rand Paul, but never his dad Ron. Rand is more a conservative.

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    • SoupSandwich
      Posted on November 20, 2011 at 12:50pm

      I don’t care if he eats kittens tartar like cheney does/did for breakast-as long as he hands Barry his butt in a debate is all that really matters. Paul is decent, ain’t getting the numbers though, Romney is establishment but as long as he defunds obamacare-ok. Getting the left out is all that matters- all.

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    • floridahank
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 8:19pm

      With all his faults and negativity, Newt is the most knowledgeable to go toe-to-toe in destroying Obama’s position and decisions for the USA and foreign policy. Newt has been a long-time politician and knows how the game is played, and could counter the Dem’s agenda for 2012.
      I would like for Newt to have a serious public interview with Jack Abramoff — push him to expand on his book and tell how corrupt the political atmosphere is — tie it in to the way the present Obama gang continues to work and why he has to go after one term. I realize that Newt would be walking on eggshells, but I believe the public who doesn’t know much about Abramoff would be amazed, and maybe be more accepting of Newt. It would be a unbelievable coup for Newt and put him far ahead of the others.

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  • momrules
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:53pm

    Both the left and right media continue to sing Romneys praises. Let the ignored Ron Paul start edgeing up in the polls and the left wing media will try to destroy him in any way possible.

    Newt is a politically brilliant man and I would pay good money to see him in a debate with Obama.

    Barney Frank is nasty. I can’t stand to watch him ar hear his voice.

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    • NOBAMA201258
      Posted on November 19, 2011 at 1:49am

      barney “BJ” frank should be in prison,but he would probably enjoy it too much! why is this fairy given so much facetime? oh yeah,its usually msnbc! the same people who bring us all those other fine “journalists”

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    • pamela kay
      Posted on November 19, 2011 at 1:51am

      As a debater, Newt is the only one that could make Obama look like the puppet that he is. Right now I have to say that I prefer him over Romney. There is a reason why the progressives have not gone after him, Either they think he is no match for Obama (or Hillary) or they know that he can be swayed to the left.Romney does not impress me as far as being a conservative. If he is thecandidate nominated,we will be back to the same scenario as the last election with McCain. Which I believe will be another win for the progressives. I am still not sure of two things. First can we win at all considering the money and the power that backs the dems? Also, if Obama declares martial law and we are left with trying to survive, what will we be coming back to while the progressives will have the ability to force their agenda with no opposition? I know that we are determined to beat the dems in 2012 but the truth is we are up against an enemy like we have never faced before. I pray that our numbers will grow and somehow we can organize on a larger scale, and find individuals willing to financially back us. This isn’t like the elections of the past. (With the exception of the last). We thought that we were angry after the last election with voters fraud, brainwashing, and the financial backing of Sorus and the Unions, but I would bet that we ain’t seen NOTHING yet. They have more up their sleeves than we coud ever imagine. I am very concerned and have to wonder what the future holds for us

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  • foxrocks
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:52pm

    Barney Frank is one of the biggest crooks ever. Remember? Everything is ok with freddie, and fannie, and the bottom fell out. This POS is why we need term limits!!!!!! What a sorry excuse for a human being that is supposed to uphold the constitution of our GREAT NATION. POS big time

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    • SLAPTHELEFT
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:56pm

      FOIA income.

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:01pm

      Jon Stewart did a program about this very article: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYXlIYNNGgU
      Jon Stewart from the Daily Show on Comedy Central endorses He shows how all other candidates (Newt Gingrich, Michelle Bachman, Mitt Romey, Rick Perry & Herman Cain) all have come and gone. None are worthy of the Presidency and it is shown how the Mainstream Media tries to manipulate them to the top of the polls. Don’t be manipulated by the media. Its time to wake up

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:02pm

      Well, Newt did the same thing “everything is alright at Freddie Mac” (as he took $1.6 million dollars from them!

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    • kmichaels
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:12pm

      [Vechorik
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:02pm
      Well, Newt did the same thing “everything is alright at Freddie Mac” (as he took $1.6 million dollars from them!]

      As always, you are not factual at all. Which is more reason to hate Paul if all of his followers are like you, perpetual liars in order to win a contest.

      Newt has openly criticized Fannie and Freddie for decades. So what if somebody there wised up and paid Newt for counseling. What does that prove? That somebody there thought he might have some good ideas?

      Seriously, you nutty Paulbots are so disgusting in your underhanded dirty techniques.

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    • Shasta
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:32pm

      Franks had a gay sex ring running out of his house and he talks about Gingrich multiple marriage?

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    • Okie from Muskogee
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 8:23pm

      Who was speaker while Clinton revamped the community reinvestment act all thru the mid 1990′s? NEWT…..

      The community reinvestment act helped push banks to loan to those who could not afford it….you know, the bubble that just busted…..

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    • slr4528
      Posted on November 19, 2011 at 1:52am

      KMICHAELS-

      Newt was paid to advise a group of Lobbyists at Freddie and Newt made millions selling access in Washington. This is perfectly legal but this is why Washington is so corrupt. Newt is a BIG Government loving Progressive. Newt was one of the Republicans who voted for the creation of the Department of Education. Newt is the creator of the National Individual Health Mandate. Newt worked with hilary clinton on Hilary care and Newt worked with Nancy Pelosi on Green initiatives. I was absolutely shocked to see this man rise in the polls.

      http://endoftheamericandream.com/archives/27-reasons-why-newt-gingrich-would-be-a-really-really-bad-president

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  • libh8er
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:52pm

    Matthews and Bawny…… Dumb and Dumber.

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  • RossPoldark
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:51pm

    Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones!!! You fruit loop!

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  • lylejk
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:48pm

    Since all politicians have had their hands in someone’s cookie jar, I see no surprise that Newt had his in Freddie Mac’s. That’s not the reason I will never support Newt and may not be abO if Newt gets the nod. His role in passing both NAFTA and GATT can not be ignored. Ross P’s big sucking sound of jobs leaving is all but vacuum now. Newt might be smart in the debates but he was completely wrong about Free Trade when it’s not fair too. Thanks for damaging (some my say destroing) our way of life Newt. It won’t be forgotten by me. :)

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  • 13th Imam
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:47pm

    Fweakwentwey, Fwanny and Fweddy are fwush wiff cash. If Newt had a debate with this Fweak, he better have a spit shield. Sufferin suthcotash

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    • barber2
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:58pm

      vwery fwunny….

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:57pm

      After reading the headline of this story, If I were Newt, I’d run.

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    • freedommonger
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:57pm

      When Barney Franks is speaking about a man and “flavor of the month” comes up, it means a whole different thing than how we might mean it

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    • Anna Fallaxis
      Posted on November 21, 2011 at 6:03am

      FWEAKY FWANK: Great Barney imitation by 13th Imam! I go into a rage every time that slobbering, degenerate freak opens his mouth. What a national disgrace than such a piece of human debris holds high position in the beautiful halls of our Capital. The man is a walking turd who defiles and degrades our dignity. Good point that prison would be heaven for him! He’d be dressed like a cheerleader. He’s an embarrassment to gays! Our Founders would be horrified and disgraced at him and most of the perverted, anti-American Left who wield such destructive and tyrannical power. Yes, FOIA the income sources of our politicians, why do “Public Servants” become multi millionaires in office? I’ve always considered Paul a hero of our Constitution, but he’s a cranky, whiney old coot – hard to listen to. Many of his ideas are bold and exciting, but perhaps a little naive on foreign policy. Even though Newt has disappointed in the past, I’d take any one of these candidates over BO with pleasure! Saw Cain in person last week, he’s a great guy. Bachmann makes great points but she has googly eyeballs that make her look nuts. Perry is a hoot, but unfortunately out of his league. We’re gonna end up with Romney and you all know it, that’s who the Press will annoint. Right now, Newt is the smartest and boldest. Former UN Ambassador John Bolton almost ran, he would have made all these guys look like propeller-heads.

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  • garyM
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:47pm

    First, there is Mitt Romney. He has regularly done well in the polls and the media has declared him the “winner” in almost every GOP debate. Yet somehow, he has managed to go relatively unscathed by the mainstream media. Even after saying, “Corporations are people,” one would think a media feeding frenzy would have ensued
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    I can explain this, the dems had rather have Romney as the GOP nominee than anyone, why, because they have a multitude of trash on Romney that they are saving for the general election to release. The establishment has also picked Romney. The reason Romney has remained steady in the polls is that he peaked right off and that‘s all he will get unless he ends up with the nomination and is shoved down everyone’s throats. What the establishment is not counting on is many will vote for a 3rd party before they will vote for a RINO. Glenn Beck should go ahead and release everything he knows about Romney because if he don’t and Romney gets the nomination, we’re gonna lose to Obama again. Obama beat McCain and McCain beat Romney, I rest my case!

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    • P8riot
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:00pm

      “the dems would rather have Romney”? Are you serious? Romney is the only one who consistently beats Obama in the national polls. Newt is double digits behind Obama in the national polls.

      The primary reason Romney is steady in the polls even when he’s attacked by the media (and directly by the White House) is because Romney supporters reason with logic, not just emotion and bumper-sticker-lines (i.e. 9-9-9).

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    • kmichaels
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:09pm

      GaryM is kind of deluded and would rather see Obama win than vote for Romney. Which is a real shame. Personally, I am hoping Gingrich wins. Either him or Cain.

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    • heyjim55
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:11pm

      This is correct Romney has gotten a free pass while the others have beaten up, and Romney is weak and worse than a RINO he in my opinion is a closet Lib. Things in this country could unravel by the time the election gets any traction. In politics it’s an eternity so anything can happen. What all of this boils down to is that there is no clear leader coming from the GOP, Newt in my opinion would destroy Obama in a debate but his hands are dirty with his past dealings with NAFTA and Gatt and his ealier cozyness with Pelosi. So some don’t want him around, Romney will lose, Paul would do better in a third party run but would fall way short of votes to beat Obama. The rest look to weak Perry appears to be another Bush type that will turn off the voters, Bachmann is out she is getting no face time. So what’s that all spell? we get the Dear Leader for the rest of our lives as he will not leave if he gets reelected, and we all will be hearing the word comrade and feel a size 10 boot on the back of all our necks. Screw it I will vote for Newt if he gets the nod and hope for the best at least we won‘t be communist’s.

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    • 1casawizard
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 8:07pm

      @ GARYM. My thoughts exactly. Mitt is the selected fall guy who doesn’t connect well with voters. Mitt hasn’t had the anal…yet. Newt’s been looked at so many times they left a flashlight for future use. Right now, Newt and Bachman look good for a P&VP. I like Cain but he’s from GA as Newt. I hate the media bias. We can’t look at this clown for four more years. A goat with a necktie would be a lot better than barry.

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    • circleDwagons
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 8:54pm

      @garym, you are correct. Libs want romney, establishment wants romney. NO romney, i’ll vote for pedro

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    • spankadonkey
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 10:33pm

      GARYM, I believe you are absolutely correct. The Libs / Dems want Romney because they have something fatal on him (or have him in their collective pocket). Their (Libs / Dems) lack of scrutiny on Romney clearly portends an October surprise. And the establishment Republicans want Romney nominated because they think he is the only one who can beat Obummer. They’re more interested in a “win” than actually restoring the country.

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  • Silat
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:46pm

    Barney is such a sad sack of fecal matter!

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    • SLAPTHELEFT
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:49pm

      Nice picture of m. Bach. In the background- Somalia, tyranny and pain. Yeah! Where’s the tyranny we so want!

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    • SLAPTHELEFT
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:51pm

      B frank can clear his name with an FOIA.

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    • SLAPTHELEFT
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:53pm

      Much less cred from a slobbering liar than a man whose lips aren’t cracked in the corners. Sorry bar ey. This is your illegitimate baby.

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    • 1casawizard
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 8:15pm

      SILAT ! ! ! , You are being WAY too nice describing baanee.

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  • Baddoggy
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:45pm

    Barney sucks franks…F A C T

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  • DougLambert
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:45pm

    Barney Like franks
    hates truth
    loves those with no tooth
    find him under the booth

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  • bernbart
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:45pm

    Records show Gingrich got $30,000 per to bobby for Freddie Mac. He left teh Congress becaseu serous ethic charges were being brought against him. Married 3 times and cheated on all his previous wives. Still trying to figure out How he was allowed to become a Catholic. His first wife was his high school teacher who he bonking while in school. Yes he does fit the morality of the right.

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    • your sensei
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:51pm

      Not $30K . . . more like $1.3M

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    • drhunt
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:53pm

      Wrong…on most accounts. Newt worked for Freddie from 1999-2002, and then again in 2006-2008. The legislation in question was S.190(109), which was sunsetted in the 109th in committee BEFORE Newt renewed his contract.

      Get it right, or go home. You’ve just been summarily dispatched.

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    • barber2
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:03pm

      BERN: your post sounds like something from Gossip Girl ! Titillating .. we can‘t even see Obama’s school records !

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    • clangfrog
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:25pm

      “…But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” John 8:7b. Everyone changes throughout life……that’s life. No one alive on this earth is perfect.

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    • libertylover55
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 9:39pm

      Have you ever heard the term “repentance”? Some people do repent.

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    • CHIEFSMOKE
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 11:09pm

      “When you see that trading is done, not by consent, but by compulsion – when you see that in order to produce, you need to obtain permission from men who produce nothing – when you see that money is flowing to those who deal, not in goods, but in favors – when you see that men get richer by graft and by pull than by work, and your laws don’t protect you against them, but protect them against you – when you see corruption being rewarded and honesty becoming a self-sacrifice – you may know that your society is doomed.”
      - Ayn Rand, (1905-1982) Source: Atlas Shrugged.

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    • barber2
      Posted on November 19, 2011 at 12:06am

      CLANG ; BUT Saul Alinsky taught the community organizers this rule: hold your opponents to the their own high standards. That is why the Left, who forgives anything their own do , like to pillory conservatives because they know that that will “get to ” the conservatives. The Left hates the fact that the conservatives go to church and has standards, so the Left loves to crucify any conservative who “falls short” on the moral scale. The Left – well, they don’t give a — about standards and falling short…for a fellow Lefty ! Great tactic for the Left: they can forgive/dismiss their Barney Frank while pillorying a Newt …..

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  • P8riot
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:44pm

    I truly don’t understand how anyone takes Barney Frank seriously. He’s a joke. However, I think today’s voting generation will be turned off by Newt once they find out about his history. Anyone who cheats on their wife and two kids, and marries the mistress… then cheats on the mistress/wife with another mistress and then marries her is lacking in character… Period.

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    • 1casawizard
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 8:47pm

      Your comments about Newt are what people may think but also may not be too relevant. He does have a reputation as Speaker of the House under Clinton and helped balance Clintons’ budget which he bragged on. I think now, voters will vote on record versus personal record e.g. obama never had a job, original birth records, college manuscripts. He was a community organizer and that’s all. We can certainly all say he’s a rabble rouser. Newt speaks well under pressure which the sitting prez does not. All the R candidates have strong points. We have a long row to hoe. Our country is a stake. WE have to vote wisely this time. We might not have another go-around. TaxedEnoughedAmericanvet.

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  • jopmur
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:43pm

    Frank is a cross between a slug and and ass sore, to be polite.

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    • SLAPTHELEFT
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:47pm

      Ok. I guess newt made more than Barney did running a male prostitution ring in his basement. And selling pot. FOIA.

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    • 50BMG
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:50pm

      That comparison is an insult to all slugs.

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  • Founding Father2
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:42pm

    An article that came out today says that Newt is a worse flip flopper than Romney. I can actually see it. Remember that in March he told Meet the Press: I would accept a plan that either a person by insurance or post a bond… (RomneyCare). Then asked if he would attack Romney on the individual mandate he said, No, because of their agreement: http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2011/nov/gingrich_mandate_romney.html

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    • Founding Father2
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:43pm

      And now he has changed his story. Now he is ‘completely’ against mandates. You don’t make those changes over a 7 month period… FLIP-FLOPPER or dishonest… or both.

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    • drhunt
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:50pm

      I watched that video, and I don’t see where the problem is. It is NOT unconstitutional to allow individuals to make the right decisions in regards to health care coverage. Newt discussed a wide range of choices, while Obamacare destroys the private insurance industry. More will be revealed on this matter, but don‘t you find it interesting that they’re bringing up a position made in 1993 by Newt, while all of 2007, the lame-stream media ignored Obama’s past?

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    • Founding Father2
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:32pm

      DRHUNT,

      This interview showed his beliefs on the individual mandate in March of 2011. Now he claims he isn’t for the individual mandate. He changed his mind in 7 months. He changed because of political reasons, obviously.

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  • drhunt
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:40pm

    Actually, Frank was sleeping with Herb Moses, of Fannie Mae fame, while he sat in a position supposedly to oversee the GSE’s. Newt is still on the money, though, with his excoriation of Frank and Dodd. Is it any wonder that the GSE’s and Hedge Funds were NOT part of the Frank-Dodd Finance Reform Bill?

    Having Frank and Dodd write that legislation is analogous to having Jeffrey Dahmer and John Gacy watch your kids for the weekend.

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    • freedommonger
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 8:13pm

      Barney denied they were sleeping together. He swears he and Herb Moss were just gerbil fishing! Got any ideas what he could mean by that?

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  • flfshrmn
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:38pm

    Barney Fwank takes aim……..LOL…..he better b-careful where he points that.
    You know how he is?
    Always has candy in his pocket and a hang nail too!

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  • SpankDaMonkey
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:37pm

    .
    Was he talking or farting? It was hard to tell……….

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  • Truthmonster
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:35pm

    Chrissy Matthews the poster child for dementia. on MSDNC. Stupid puppet.

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  • countryfirst
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:35pm

    Barney , If you’re trying to get Newt’s attention I don’t believe you’re his type.

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  • DatabaseSue
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:35pm

    This shows just how intelligent Barney is – he is going to take on Newt???? This will be good.

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    • bernbart
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:52pm

      Barney is a lot smarter than Newt. Only Newt thinks Newt is smart and and expect.

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    • AmericanPatriot01
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:40pm

      Benbart, Please use a program like word to write your posts before actually posting them. Even that program will tell you how to spell and will let you know you have to make complete sentances.

      I don‘t normally say anything about grammer or spelling but your comments don’t even make any sense the way you write them. I feel much dumber for having read it.

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    • TyrannyNoMore
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 11:01pm

      Hey Bernfart….didn’t you work for Bawny Fwank as a congressional page at one time ?

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  • kmichaels
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:35pm

    Barney Frank, I am afraid, is destined for hell. And the sooner the better. I am amazed at how somebody so obviously worthy of hell as Frank is gets any support from either party. But alas, there are obviously a lot of stupid people on this earth of ours. In any case, Franks is not only morally one of the dregs of society, but ethically, he is responsible for the bulk of our current economic problems. The sooner he leaves this world, the better off this world will be.

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    • Hobbs57
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:44pm

      Hate to tell you this boys, but Newt was a strong component for this healthcare business. Don‘t you recall him slamming Ryan’s plan, then all of a suddenly backing out as he was run into the ground by most of us ?? My mother works for a company in Pittsburgh who manages health care. She has repeatedly told me Newt has something to do with her company and their operations. That is , operations looking to move towards a form of socialized health care….kinda. I actually agree with the idea’s Newt had/has, but I am sure most people on here wouldn’t.

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    • slr4528
      Posted on November 19, 2011 at 1:46am

      HOBBS-

      I am in Healthcare and Newt is like the creator of the Individual Health Mandate….Remember how Romney cornered Newt on this issue. Newt was also one of the Republicans who voted for the creation of the Department of Education. Newt loves BIG Government and has profited quite nicely from big government.

      http://endoftheamericandream.com/archives/27-reasons-why-newt-gingrich-would-be-a-really-really-bad-president

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  • Truthmonster
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:34pm

    Barney throwing dirt to exhonerate him Chris Dodd, Maxine waters and Franklin Raines from the housing bubble collaspe. Meanwhile Dodd quits and lives in luxury 1%ers houses paid for by Countrywide and paid for with tax dollars. MSDNC the progaganda channel for the West Wing. Barney didn’t know his husband was running a male ****** business out of his house or his husband was growing Pot in his yard but he can sling the poop HUH? How does an idiot like this keep getting elected?

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    • bernbart
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:50pm

      Gingrich got $30,000 per hour to lobby Congress for Freddie Mac.

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    • barber2
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:00pm

      BERN: he said he did work, but I am sure you know more about this than the man involved…

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  • dmerwin
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:30pm

    Help me understand this, Matthews calls Gingrich gaseous then has Frank as a guest? Oh right no logic allowed.

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    • chips1
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:37pm

      When Barney comes on, I quickly change channels. It’s hard to clean the spit off the TV screen.

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    • SLAPTHELEFT
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:44pm

      Yes.finally b frank has to show how much money he made off Fred Mac and fan Mae. Hey sorry Barney, time to answer up about your involvement. Insider trading?

      Don’t level accusations. FOIA your actions. Many Repubs, not all, knew what you were doing. Newt got his salary. Okay. What was yours? There is no running away from the wrath of the 99%. answer for your salary. You are responsible. I stand with OWS against Barney. I guess when it comes to Barney I am a 99%’er. Let’s see how much b frank made on the housing bubble. I dare anyone on Ows to show me how b frank stood for your interests.

      Sorry. He’s gay. He’s immune. Enjoy the yacht and the money. Useful idiots.

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  • lukerw
    Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:28pm

    Newt, take out Barney!

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:42pm

      LOL..let me get this straight (can I use the term around Frank?)…the guy who protected Fannie Mae from congressional scrutiny and consciously contributed to the mortgage meltdown wants to take a shot at Gingrich who as a private consultant did work for Freddie Mac only…over the course of nearly a decade? Frank has no shame at all…the slug’s boyfriend was running a brothel from their apartment, his other boyfriend was a Citi executive so anything Gingrich fires at him will have little affect on the corpulent Frank…but it will now bring the public spotlight on one of the most complicit politicians in the mortgage meltdown and this will hurt the democrat brand in 2012. Where’s the popcorn?..this should be hysterical.

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    • RossPoldark
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 6:59pm

      Avengerk, I will bring the popcorn and juju beans!

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    • Shasta
      Posted on November 18, 2011 at 7:35pm

      Maybe they should get a room

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