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Gingrich: Palin Should ‘Slow Down’ and ‘Think Through What She’s Saying’
- Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:18pm by
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In what may be one of the earliest 2012 primary match-ups, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich appeared on Good Morning America Tuesday morning offered some advice to one of his Republican colleagues, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
Although Gingrich acknowledged Palin as a “phenomenon” for her ability to energize grassroots supporters, the former vice presidential candidate has a lot to learn before she will be considered a serious presidential candidate, Gingrich suggested.
Will Gingrich run in 2012? He’s staying mum for now, but as Stephanopoulos notes, early activity in states like Iowa and New Hampshire seem to suggest he may be getting ready for a big announcement.
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nothingbuthetruth
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:56pmMy husband and I just were talking about Newt and if he will run. I said as long as some of these candidates dont throw our Republicans under the bus then I may consider them.
Report Post »There is enough of the media and the left to do that.
NO NO NEWT!!1
cnsrvtvj
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:54pmI agree CATB, couldn’t have said it better.
Report Post »joeliberty
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:54pmNewt Gingrich is and always will be a beltway traitor to his country. He has visited the culitc Bohemian Grove in California to meet his frat boys! If you do anything, remember 1994-2000! Remember how Newt the traitor lied to Americans through his “Contract with America.” Remember how he had no moral high ground to impeach that traitor Clinton to the fullest extent of the law because Newt himself was having an affair at the time of Clinton’s perjury charges! Newt Gingrich you are a traitor and I will do everything in my power to see that you do not see the light of day! You hypocrite, New World Order-loving scumbag!
Report Post »BiteMePETA
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:52pmNow that shows a huge character flaw with Newt.
Report Post »Decade of Greed
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:52pmOoops, I mean Palin/Bachmann ‘12
Report Post »gravelgoose
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 8:51pmso smart hope those two stick together an dont get a ego
Report Post »VermontPatriot
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 8:51pmWe knew what you meant, lol. Take back America.
Report Post »nj in fl
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:51pmRemember Newt on the couch with Pelosi? Um, yeah.
We could point to so many reasons why Newt and the other Rovians do what they do but ultimately folks. it just comes down to simple lack of character.
Sarah’s brilliant mind is supremely strategic; I think she appreciates the clarifying behaviors of so many in the last ten days: it removes fog from the battlefield.
A jolt of motivation for the temporarily fatigued: Imagine Sarah jumping off a Blackhawk at Bagram in specially designed CinC BDUs, with the Presidential Seals emblazoned on each collar and PALIN above the breast pocket.
Churchillian!
Report Post »UpstateNYConservative
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:51pmConfirmed ethics violator Newt needs to stay in retirement and off the air, growing a garden or something since he can thanks to that hefty pension retired Congresscritters receive. He shamed his own Party (I’m not a Pub, BTW), and the conservative movement as well. He’s just another smug elitist trying to make himself relevant again.
His chances of beating Obow in 2012 are no better than Palin’s, even if he managed to get the nomination.
Report Post »Socco
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 7:00pmHe needs to stay in the pond with the rest of the amphibians
Report Post »CatB
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:50pmWhat’s this? … get out of my way Lady .. I am going to run for President? Newt is way to much of a RINO for many of us .. remember he is part of the big win in Congress that then BLEW IT!
Report Post »lildeb56
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:49pmGingrich is another elite that just doesn’t get it.
Report Post »psycodad36
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:49pmdownload sux.stuttering .And Newt is a nice guy but he had his chance,and did perform well ,only stopped short and and spent too much.gave min too often to the libs, so he is a RINO.though i DID admire him.
Report Post »Decade of Greed
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:49pmI can think of a few times when I‘ll bet Newt wishes he’d slowed down and thought it through before opening his gaping maw. Like, “There era of Reagan is over.” Sarah Palin scares the hell out of the lefties and nothing could make me happier. Don’t let anyone scare you away from supporting one of the most genuine American patriots this country has seen SINCE Reagan. Palin/Bachmann ‘14
Report Post »gravelgoose
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 8:49pmthe best two that is in the country rite on brother great ladies wish those two were my daughters
Report Post »UrsaMajor
Posted on January 19, 2011 at 6:17amI’ll take ANY combination of Palin/Bachmann/Cain/Jindal/Christie/Rubio in 2012!
Report Post »demint.disciple
Posted on January 19, 2011 at 9:58am@DECADE… It’s 2012.. Damn, you just give the trolls on here fire, when you get something as simple as the next year of the presidential race. Pay attention please..
Report Post »Fighting4America
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:49pmI am so over everyone analyzing Palin. She is a CONCERNED American and has the same rights as he does to voice her opinion. Right and Left will make sure she never gets in office. They know she would turn DC upside down as if she was cleaning out her purse and they won’t have it!!! Does not matter if it is her!! She, along with the help of many others will eventually break up politics as usual!! then and only then will we get our country back!!
Report Post »VermontPatriot
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:47pmI’ll take Palin over the Gingrinch any day, all day!
Report Post »GONESURFING
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 7:31pmAmen !
Report Post »demint.disciple
Posted on January 19, 2011 at 9:53am@MIDDLECLASS.. Yeah, I WOULD rather have cancer or tuberculosis than what we have in the W.H as of right now.. AIDS and HERPES …
Report Post »darlenekay
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:47pmRunning scared, Newt? I believe Palin would make a better president than Newt.
Report Post »psycodad36
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:55pmno question about it.sarah kicks left and right butt.true american.
Report Post »middleclassprophet
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 7:15pmThat‘s like saying I’d rather have cancer than tuberculosis.
Report Post »fivebyfive
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 8:47pmWhat Sarah kicks Newt licks
Report Post »Lloyd Drako
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 5:54pmSarah as President would amuse me–she has a better way with the language than Bush.
Newt as President would scare me–he has less humility than Obama.
Report Post »shorthanded12
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:46pmDont be fooled hes (NEWT) gearing up for 2012. I still wanna know why Mr Newt and Tom Daschle was on General Electrics (GE) healtcare advisory committee. And yes during the health care takeover I seen his name listed on GE’s website. Dis-miss the BS Gov Palin. Its still funny as hell Ms Palin a private citizen has the left and right all up in a tizzy. LOL.. “DRILL BABY DRILL”
Report Post »Cobra Blue
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:44pmHey Newt…you are an OLD SCHOOL Republican that has outgrown your usefulness. Your SALT has lost all its flavor. You are a great historian. Best that you just retire and go to teaching high school history classes where you can be more useful and have an audience. Don’t let the door hit you in the A** on the way out. .
Report Post »RufusBluehawg
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:44pmNewt has become a non-entity in CONSERVATIVE politics. We don’t need him nor Romney. If Herman runs we need a good VP candidate and it’s over for the Libs!
Report Post »TennesseeConservative
Posted on January 19, 2011 at 1:09amYou got that right rufus, all just pretenders. Newt the Lustful pope lover, Romney the socialist Mormon
Report Post »Please people do not be fooled AGAIN. I am tired of being fooled, and have been fooled for years. Ron Paul is looking better all the time. Who knew?
Perpetua
Posted on January 19, 2011 at 8:17amHey you can dis newt without fussing my church please…
And yes, newt is a sellout…he had his chance. Now go away. Sarah is the only one who has the character…trustworthy, honest, has common sense, walks the talk,like when she birth to trig rather than abort him, and helping bristol to choose life. What happens when she gets to dc, who knows? But she is the best choice and has my vote if she runs.
Report Post »Perpetua
Posted on January 19, 2011 at 8:26amOops…“dissing” my church and “gave” birth… Sorry…
Report Post »CONAN THE CONSERVATIVE
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 2:45pmYeah! Herman is looking to run. He stated so last week. That would be awesome.
Report Post »booger71
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:43pmNewt love centralized Federal Gov
Report Post »rubintheartist
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:43pmWell Charlie Rangle has been censured and he is spoofed in the new movie. He more than desrves to shown as a crook. A Not Too Grimm Fairy Tale attacks Pelosi as well.
Report Post »RobertCA
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:42pmoops advice :)
Report Post »TennesseeConservative
Posted on January 19, 2011 at 1:04amSo the truth comes out. Newt just another RINO. Of course we all knew that. Call the Pope and ask for a divine intervention. Just look, you can tell a tree by it’s fruit. I was wondering if it is just me, or are all these people exposing themselves? Things that make you say HMMMM!
Report Post »CONAN THE CONSERVATIVE
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 2:08pmR-I-N-O!
Newt is more of a Chameleon than a newt. He talks up a great game, yes. His actions, though, are difinitively not conservative!
-Man this is the hardest site to post. It trashes or crashes all the time!
Report Post »HappyStretchedThin
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:41pmI can hardly imagine a better example of a person needing to take his own advice. His hypocrisy is encapsulated perfectly in his very pronouncement of the advice itself.
Report Post »hot22dog
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:40pmThis guy is part of the CFR Council on Foreign Relations, why is opinion ever asked for. He is part of the establishment and not out for our best interests as a sovereign nation. He is in the same club with George Soros… WHAT???
Report Post »TumbleBumble
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 7:12pmAnd don‘t forget Newt’s backing of Dede Scozzafava, despite her being more liberal than her Dem counterpart in the New York’s 23rd congressional district.
Newt felt as though he had to because she had an R after her name. That’s inexcusable.
Report Post »RobertCA
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:39pmPoliticians should not advise other politicians on what to say or how to behave on TV you can call her & tell her that in private .
Report Post »if you have something to say about saving the country go ahead & say it if not just move on .
eat-more-bacon-USA
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:38pmNewt, Newt, Newt. I doubt that Mrs. Palin needs or wants your “advice”.
Report Post »DagnysCousin
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:52pmAgreed, Politicians don’t know how to handle those who are open, honest and don’t censure everything they say through a political lense, focus group or push poll. Newt needs to stop playing politics and get serious – quick – about fixing the problems in our country if he wants to be involved. The time for the politics of old are over! We cannot afford to allow our politicians to continue to play this game and it’s time the players woke up or get ejected.
Report Post »middleclassprophet
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 7:15pmWell she needs to take someone’s advice because her “me, me, me” mentality is a sinking ship.
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 7:28pmMiddleazzprophet – You must have meant Barry, with “me me me” it’s understandable though when it comes from an idiot.
Report Post »101
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 8:09pmGingrich wants Palin to “Slow Down” because he can’t catch up!
Palin…2012
Report Post »psst
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 9:54pm@101
Report Post »That was a very good line.
Dakota
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 9:59pmNewt is a panderer from way back. He plays the game all too well. Just enough to sell out when the time is right. Never have the feeling that Sarah will sell out.
Report Post »Zai
Posted on January 19, 2011 at 12:00amAgreed! Looks like one more has been eliminated from the running. Can we still say, “eliminated?” Remember, she won’t just sit down and shut up. It’s go time. Can we still say, “It’s go time?”
Report Post »demint.disciple
Posted on January 19, 2011 at 9:42am@CLICK4CHEAP.. Right ? When someone writes RHINO it rubs me the wrong way too.. As if they are only speaking talking points but don’t actually know what the hell they are talking about..
Report Post »Anyway. yes it is R epublican, I n, N ame, O nly…
oldguy49
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 6:38pmat least she has not been censored by the house ethics committee
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