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If Victorious, President Newt Gingrich Plans Day 1 Executive Order Blitz

Not wanting to jinx his chances in 2012, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich announced Friday that IF he secured the Republican presidential nomination and went on to defeat President Barack Obama, his first day in office would be spent issuing hundreds of executive orders.If Victorious, President Newt Gingrich Plans Day 1 Executive Order Blitz

Speaking before a group of religious conservatives gathered at the American Family Association‘s pastors’ policy briefing in Iowa Friday, Gingrich speculated that he could sign as many as 200 executive orders on his first day as president, on issues ranging from abolishing an entire circuit court to restricting federal funding for abortions.

“If we have the right election in 2012 and we elect the right congress and the right president that from day one, we can have executive orders — maybe as many as 150 to 200 of them — on the first day,” Gingrich announced.

Politico reports:

The former House Speaker said that after the inaugural address, there’s a break before the traditional lunch — an opportunity for a newly-elected president to get right to work.

“Walk into a room, have all the documents already prepared, already on the Internet, already reviewed by the American people, already written by people who were in the Bush and Reagan White Houses, so they’re all technically correct,” he told the audience. “And just sign as fast as you can.”

Gingrich called for abolishing the Ninth Circuit Court, which he sees as part of an activist judiciary, abolishing all “czars” created by the Obama administration and ensuring no American money pays for abortion (the Constitution specifically gives Congress the power to “ordain and establish” lower courts).

“This is not hyperbole,” he said.

When asked if he’s definitely running, Gingrich remained coy. But he hinted that in a more appropriate venue, he might have a better answer soon.  “It is conceivable, that for example, that at Steve King’s [conservative principles conference] tomorrow I might be a little closer to answering your question,” Gingirch said.

“We working overtime to be able to give you a yes in the very near future in a venue other than this,” he added. “Because we wouldn’t want to mar up this venue.”

It‘s unclear how conservative Republicans might embrace Gingrich’s gusto and readiness to grab the executive order pen.  Both President Obama and former President George W. Bush have both come under fire from conservatives in recent years for using the presidential executive order privilege to bypass the legislative branch.  Judicial activists would also likely voice heavy objection to a president using his pen to strike away the Ninth Circuit, a court jurisdiction that covers nearly one-fifth of the country’s population.

While many Republicans would likely support Gingrich’s sentiments and sympathize with his distaste for activist judges, many constitutional conservatives would likely balk at such a one-sided course of action that carries considerable consequences for the other two branches of the federal government.

For more on Gingrich’s potential 2012 campaign, click here.

Comments (156)

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  • Anne G
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 5:51am

    Newt Gingrich is, far and away, the most knowledgeable on domestic and foreign affairs than any of the other president wanna‘be’s. ALL THE CZARS must go! Glad he is pointing that out. These people have been given too much power by Obama, and as long as they exist, our vote for Congressmen means nothing. They have short-circuited our system and anyone who cannot see this are blind. Whoever we vote for also must be capable of beating Obama in the debates. We cannot have someone who just goes for the “emotional” response. We are not children and we need somebody who can stand toe-to-toe with whatever Obama throws out there. Newt Gingrich, in spite of some former “sin?” loves this country and I would trust him to lead us out of this mess. He fears no one.

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  • Joan Of Argghh
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 3:44am

    He’s a duplicitous bastid. He’s a GOP/GOB and he’s so smart he squandered away the last majority the GOP ever saw. He bungled it badly, and fell for every trick the Left has ever used. He may be scholarly and visionary in some areas– I could listen to him talk history for hours– but he’s a feckless leader in the trenches. He proved that. Next.

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  • Diane TX
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:54am

    I hope that Newt doesn’t forget to seal all his records by Executive Order. Let’s see – original birth certificate; all school records from elementary to University; and all marriage and divorce records.

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    • AKMIIKEUS
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 2:06am

      Newt is a “player” and considering his philandering ways, Palin better watch her butt (not figuratively either) The piece of crap dumped his first wife while she was battling cancer then hit the campaign trail extolling the merits of old-fashioned, Christian family values. More like Gotti family values with this *****.

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  • vennoye
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:52am

    When you read the “Executive Orders” that BOTH Republicans and Democrats have signed, I don’t know that I trust any of them on new executive orders………now if he had said that he would go in and rescend executive orders from the last three presidents…….I might be more interested!!!
    When you read what all they can take control of–under the right conditions–we really have very little left!

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  • wolfgunslinger
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:50am

    He doesn’t have a snowballs chance in hell, he’s to old

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  • the hawk
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:49am

    One can wish, I guess,

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  • chips1
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:47am

    It’s always the same people. WEST came out of nowhere (not in the limelite) and what I’ve seen, I like. Every time I feel this way, the hidden junk pops up. Out there is an honest American, and I’m going to find him or her. Someone that hasn’t been bought and paid for. If the big corporations or unions want a candidate, I’m chucking him in the trash can.

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    • amanwhocares
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:58am

      His name is Marco Rubio…and he might be the last chance to save our country. Learn about him…get on board.

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  • UlyssesP
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:35am

    Yeah, great idea until the next president in 2016 comes along and wipes out what the 2012 president has done and implements a whole new set of executive orders only to be wiped out and replaced in 2020….
    Round and Round we go, where we end up only the 12th Imam knows…

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  • HASSEEM EL-RAFSANJANI
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:35am

    Ver Nize…Ver Nize!! Dis man is goode Prensident materials..ver nize!! Mine cntrymans will vot for heem. I pursnably garantuee him 98% of Mlsims vottin for him in Tunisia, Algeria and Liya..well, maybe not so Liya… is not ver nize!! Butt he musts make executivs ordered for Sharia Law, and for cutting off hedz ecausse it is ver nize an d a tgradishun for Muslims!! ALAH AHKAR!!
    – Hasseem

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  • amanwhocares
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:33am

    I find Newt just as frightening as Obama…150-200 EO’s on the 1st day? If Obama did that, what in the world would we all be saying? HE’S BECOME A DICTATOR! So why in God’s name is it ok to let Newt do it? What is wrong with everybody? CHECKS AND BLEEPIN’ BALANCES…not 1 man doing whatever he wants to do. This is America…Republican, Democrat or Independent…I don’t care who you are. There is a Congress there to protect us. Newt is basically saying screw that, I’m not even asking. Isn’t that what we all hate about Obama? Never in a million years would I vote for Newt Gingrich. He‘s proved himself over and over to be a lying sack o’ (bleep). He’s also just as much a part of the New World Order as anybody else on this planet, Not to mention that crazy owl worshiping, bongo playing, sitting around naked with other men stuff that goes on out in California…Newt is a ring leader of that crowd. Follow this guy right to hell if you want…not me. Not ever. And no…I wouldn’t vote for Obama over him. I just wouldn’t be able to vote. I could never do it with a clear mind.

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    • UlyssesP
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:38am

      “I wouldn’t vote for Obama over him. I just wouldn’t be able to vote. I could never do it with a clear mind.”
      My position in 2008. I hope I don’t end up repeating it in 2012.

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    • and to the republic
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 2:13pm

      by NOT voting, you vote. Sorry, but very sad to throw away one of the greatest priviledges we have. Good idea, lets let the ignorant left pick the nex President because our candidate isnt perfect. Get over it and do you duty as an American…

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  • teahugger
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:28am

    He turned me off when he did that global warming ad…was it with Sharpton or Pelosi (I can’t remember which). A lot of politicians from opposite sides of the aisle were paired in these ads and it disgusted me that Newt was a part of it. I do like his ideas and his ability to convey them, unlike Obama who parses words and needs a teleprompter. And he has a strong record of fiscal responsibility and success. So, although he wouldn’t be my first choice, I’d probably vote for an old boot before I would pull the lever for Obama!

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  • AKMIIKEUS
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:21am

    During a book tour, Gingrich told an audience in a speech that was televised on C-SPAN that the Bush administration had been very successful at intercepting terrorists, but had not gotten credit for it, explaining that maybe we should’ve “allowed an attack to get through to remind” Americans about the danger of terrorism.

    GINGRICH FLIP-FLOPPED ON THE INDIVIDUAL MANDATE: In 2008, Gingrich suggested “insurance mandates for people who earn more than $75,000 a year.” Yet by 2010, he was blasting the mandate as unconstitutional.

    And this is the man that will probably win the Republican nomination.
    Obama will win in a landslide.

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    • and to the republic
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:48pm

      I’ll take that bet….and you honestly believe Newt said we should have let one get through to remind the American people blah blah…. I would like to see that transcript in context…..

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  • BUSHMASTER 223
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:54am

    I don‘t totally trust Newt but it’s talk like this that would bring my clan to his tent. At any rate if we get stuck with him he can’t be worse than the clown manchild we have at present.

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  • TunaBlue
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:50am

    Newt has an extensive history as a RINO. I want to see the entire game plan, I want it in writing, I want to know who’s on his team, and a want a great VP. Wish we could get Pence to step-up, but I think Cain would be a great trainee for down the road.

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    • taebaggranny
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 11:05pm

      @ TUNABLUE I think a Newt/Cain ticket might work..I’m not sure about Newt though..

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  • BurntHills
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:48am

    everyone who ever counseled or bowed to obama: OUT !!!!!!

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  • BurntHills
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:48am

    if he publishes all the EOs online for ALL OF US to see them, wouldn’t it a great day in America

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    • Fina Biscotti
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 11:14am

      he says that he is going to have everything on-line – prior to the presidential election – prior to inauguration – so that the American people can see what he plans to do.

      This is a VERY STRONG strategy – for a Republican – to get elected –

      considering the goofball stuff that Usurper Obama/Soetoro has been doing – trying to place the United States of America – under the control of The United Nations!

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  • MeteoricLimbo
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:46am

    slamming on the breaks would be a great place to start

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  • damrite1969
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:46am

    Hell yeah.. and lets see that Birth certificate that obama has been hiding.. that would make everything he touched void if he can’t come up with it… you go newt

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    • Fina Biscotti
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 11:11am

      That is why Obama has not filed any documents – to “officially” run for re-election – bc he knows that is when the REAL opposition – and lawsuits start – against his “ineligibility” – and being placed on the election ballot……

      ******

      Contact your State Legislature to ensure that something is in the works – to have presidential candidates provide all personal information – to ensure “eligibility” to serve as POTUS – before being placed on the election ballot in your State.

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    • earthrise
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 11:32pm

      I do believe that AZ has passed a bill REQUIRING[sic]; “Before any Presidential Candatate shall be put upon the ballot He MUST PROVIDE PROOF of Natural Born Citizenship.”

      Thus ends the reign of Herr Obozo, may he “retire” with the silver bracelets that he has earned…..
      And now J. Carter may pass on with the thought: “I’m not the worse President in History”.

      (ain’t i a stinker?) XD

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  • BurntHills
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:46am

    we’d bet obamas have safe houses all over the world in those countries he was bowing and scraping to, but if Newt could pull off the presidency, we would vote for him and all those REPEAL AND DEFUND Orders.

    we’d like to see all-AMERICAN ALLEN WEST in there somehow too. any capacity: Pres, VP, Sec State, DEFENSE, etc. ~~~ just get ALLEN WEST in there.

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    • chips1
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:24am

      I like what he says, it‘s just that he isn’t the one to do it. What if WEST thought it was an idea he could agree with. Also I would like to hear the names that the candidate will use as advisors. I don’t trust any of the politicians anymore so they have a lot of explaining to do before I cast my vote. Up until now, they speak in general terms that could mean almost anything. This is going to be the most important election anyone can imagine and many of our votes will be used just to nullify the ******* voters ACORN registers.

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    • earthrise
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 11:19pm

      umm…. chips1. Do you not mean “nullified” by those that acorn registers? ;)
      Chuckle….

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  • Exrepublisheep
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:43am

    Abolishing a circuit court because you don’t like their politics…Start shining the Swasticas now.

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    • Showtime
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:53am

      The 9th Circuit is nothing but a bag of worms!

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    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:56am

      Exrepublisheep
      Abolishing a circuit court because you don’t like their politics
      ———–
      Why do courts have to be political anyway ? If the judges want to legislate and do politics , they should run for legislative or political office , like the Constitution allows them to do .
      Judges should not be prejudiced.

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    • silentwatcher
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:43am

      Hey CHEEZWHIZ

      good point. A court is not supposed to be political. If it is,,,,,it’s prejudicial, not judicial.

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    • earthrise
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 11:14pm

      cheezwhiz you have nailed the hit on the head….. ;)

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  • TheSoundOf Truth
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:43am

    While I agree with him on his premise, I would caution against going crazy with EOs.

    I think the fair approach would be to use EOs to undo unconstitutional EOs. I like what he plans to do, but I would like to see him work with congress in order to execute it.

    I say, abolish ALL czars and have a limit on the total advisers the president can have.

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    • AKMIIKEUS
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:27am

      Newt can’t draw a crowd.
      He only speaks at business dinners.
      He’s part of the revolving door lobbyist/ government for sale crowd.
      He couldn’t draw flies when it comes to the general public.
      He will be speaking to empty venues if he actually tries to take his phony ‘campaign’ on the road.

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    • dontbotherme
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 2:21pm

      Akmikeus- We were at an event this summer where Newt was the headline speaker. The auditorium was full to capacity, crowds were filling the aisles, there was no standing room left. The foyer was loaded with people back to back. The parking lot was overflowing. Newt can draw a crowd.

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  • MODEL82A1
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:40am

    How infuriating is it for us energetic new Tea Party enthusiasts to begin to realize that our 2012 Presidential nominee is likely to be Mitt Romney or Newt Gingrich? I, for one, am apoplectic.

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    • Libertyluvnmomma
      Posted on March 27, 2011 at 6:04pm

      Democrat and Republican are words to confuse the masses. There is no difference. These parties like to pretend they are giving a us cookies.

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  • Restoreamericanow
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:39am

    I personally like his idea. Especially if he undoes virtually all Obama’s “accomplishments”. Do away with the 9th circuit. They ARE liberal activists in robes.

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    • Insipid
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:41am

      Agreed, Ringling Brothers has nothing on the 9th Circus.

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    • CatB
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:49am

      Anyone running should embrase this idea .. I think it would be a winner with the American people who have seen so much thuggery in the Obama administration AGAINST the U.S. Citizens. Time someone worked to restore the Republic.

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    • tierrah
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 4:28pm

      @Restore: I‘ll go with executive orders to undo all that’s been done to damage our country; but after that I want executive orders outlawed!!!!!

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  • CaptainSpaulding
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:36am

    I want a REAL conservative to vote for!

    No more RINOs!

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    • AKMIIKEUS
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:17am

      This guy is worst than a RINO.

      WHILE DEMONIZING GOVERNMENT LARGESS, GINGRICH POURED MORE FEDERAL MONEY INTO HIS DISTRICT THAN ALMOST ANY OTHER: The politics of the mid-1990′s was marked by the right’s attempt to decimate the social safety net. As Gingrich waged his campaign to destroy unemployment insurance and aid for needy families, he made his own district the recipient of huge amounts of federal aid. Under Gingrich, his district in Cobb County, GA received more “federal subsidies than any suburban county in the country, with two exceptions: Arlington Virginia, effectively part of the Federal Government, and Brevard County Florida, the home of the Kennedy Space Center.”

      GINGRICH ALSO WANTS THE RICH TO DECIDE WHEN THEIR OWN TAX CUTS WOULD END: During last winter’s debate over extending the Bush tax cuts, Gingrich said that we should “have the business leadership of the country describe the number” of months that the cuts for the wealthiest should last.

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    • dr_funk
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 5:52am

      To be fair, Gingrich isn’t really a RINO. He presided over the only federal surplus I can recall in US history.

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    • Nobamazone
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 8:12am

      he IS a career politician and that, in my book, makes him ineligible for my vote. If he wants to impress, promise to abolish executive orders, not continue to use this to further anyone’s agenda.
      I pray that he is NOT my choice against nobama! I also think that unless we have a conservative minority on the ballot, we conservatives are in big trouble

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    • bigbud
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 9:34am

      OK folks, WHO ?. I’ve read most of the comments, and frankly I’m confused. The comments have cut almost every (almost) candidate out there. Huck,amnesty, Newt global warming,wives Christy annesty, Please, Please some one tell me why Sara can’t win. Is she as smart as Newt ? Maby not.
      But she certainly would DRILL. She cut taxes in her state. She is a little backwoodsy. And the “ruling” RINOs don’t like her. They didn’t Reagan either.

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    • and to the republic
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:54pm

      @ DR FUNK…. oh to be fair, I long for the day. These people that call NEWT a RINO are idiots. I’m sorry, but it has to be said.
      Yes, he has baggage but what one of you dont? Quite possibly the most knowledgable man to run for President in decades and most of us are too stupid to see it…..

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    • Libertyluvnmomma
      Posted on March 27, 2011 at 5:54pm

      I just wanted fluoridated water in the drinking fountains.

      Newt will never get my vote. I would never vote for a snake with legs merely on principle.

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  • Fina Biscotti
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:33am

    Sounds good to me………………and have The Obamas arrested for their wasteful spending and thugocracy.

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    • Insipid
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:40am

      Excel,, I mean word up dawg ! It’s totally unreal the way they have taken advantage of the American taxpayers with living high on the hog. Remember, you can take the thug out of the ghetto, but you cant take the ghetto out of the thug. Another fine example taht money and power can’t buy class. Put is tucas in prison where he belongs.

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    • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:41am

      I love Newt, but I am still not convinced. I am going to send a small contribution, but I am also contacting my state’s Republican party and Tea Party.

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    • CatB
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:42am

      I don’t like it … on the other hand it may be the only way to restore the Republic. So much damage and rights have been taken away .. if it includes repealing Obamacare .. I’m in.

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    • Showtime
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:51am

      He would make a great president, but I just wish he did not have his marital baggage.

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    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:52am

      Gingrich called for abolishing the Ninth Circuit Court,
      —————-
      If Newt promises to get rid of the 9th circus, like really really do it,
      I might ….kinda…sorta…look at him seriously….as long as 9th circus is dismantled before it gets to rule on Prop 8

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    • BarCalliyon
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:54am

      I dont like it either Cat, isnt this what we hated under President Obama as well. I think we need to be consistant.

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    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:07am

      Fina Biscotti
      have The Obamas arrested for their wasteful spending and thugocracy.
      ——–
      Moochelle should do time for her crimes of fashion

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    • WhiteTeaParty
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:08am

      poor newt, he’ll never win.

      how’s that first wife of yours doing Newt?

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    • Showtime
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:22am

      JZS ~
      Call an ambulance! I agree with you!
      And I have forgotten what he was for that I was absolutely against, but I was really disappointed in him at the time. The START Treaty?

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    • AzDebi
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:23am

      Newt is a brilliant historian…a brilliant orator…He “coined” the phrase “Drill baby Drill”…he founded The American Solutions for Winning the Future…you should visit their website…they get into some very intense and impressive thinking…however, I can’t be specific, but I believe that he is a Rhino…(immigration and health care issues?…not sure) but I know that when he was Speaker of the House during the Clinton years the Congress did pass the Welfare Reform bill and some substantial tax cuts…I also believe that President Reagan was inspired by many of Newt’s ideas and incorporated them into his agenda…that’s impressive…still, if it came down to it…I’d take him over Romney or Huckabee any day! Obamacare is modeled after Romney’s in Mass. and Huckabee should just keep playing the bass!

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    • Showtime
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:24am

      @CHEEZ ~
      “Moochelle should do time for her crimes of fashion”

      Or crimes of lack of fashion.

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    • silentwatcher
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:25am

      Gingrich has done some things in the past that disagreed with me,,,,,,,but I must say that what he just said made me feel good. I realize his comments can be considered a ‘campaign promise’,,,,but it did sound like ice water on a hot day. I truely liked what was said. I truely believe that is the kind of controls that must be taken so we can have our country back.

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    • silentwatcher
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:37am

      “Gingrich has done some things in the past that disagreed with me”

      sorry,,I mean he has done things in the past that I disagree with…….haha

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    • jzs
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 1:46am

      Showtime – awesome. Get behind (figuratively) another candidate besides Palin or Bachmann. Honestly dude, they don’t stand a chance.

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    • thegrassroots
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 6:21am

      Perfect First Moments of Business for Whoever Is the Republican President America Elects to Replace obama. Because — That Woman or Man Will Be Elected, First and Foremost, For The Purpose Of Dismantling Everything obama. O Happy Day! And, What A Ton Of Fun For That President And America! The Farthest Star Will Hear America Cheering On That Day!

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    • Nobamazone
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 8:18am

      sadly… I have to agree with jz also, a typical career politician, they all get stupid with power eventually
      As a Christian I am prone to forgiveness and leaving final judgement to God, but that does not equate to stupidity, he has show the kind of man he is, dishonest and prone to self pleasure, neither of which equates to a good leader.

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    • Ruler4You
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 10:10am

      Newt is a good high quality “candidate”. He’d have my vote. While there are other good high quality (potential) candidates, Newt has a level of comprehension of government and diplomacy only equaled (IMHBLO) by John Bolton.

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    • thegrassroots
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 11:01am

      Newt’s an older man now. Hopefully he’s a wiser man who has learned from his mistakes. Newt’s “baggage” is all out there for everyone to see and ask him about. If he’s a candidate, he will have to be open to answering those questions. Hopefully his answers will reveal him to be a man of integrity who knows where he went wrong and won’t re-visit those errors. Maybe he will even address those concerns without being asked.

      The pretender-in-chief is a liar and a cover-up “artist” who twists his stories untl the naive and gullible are sucked in. That’s what got him elected, “baggage” and all. Too many wanted to hear the fiction that he spins so well, rather than the facts, and they were swept up by it all and fell hook line and sinker. One can hope that those naive and gullible folks, mentioned above and who allowed themselves to be seduced by obama, have grown up and become wiser.

      Better a gnarly old warhorse who has failed and got to his feet again, than the slippery, socio-path, pseudo-potus who has set up his office in the white house now.

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    • Duddio
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 11:07am

      Jzs,
      You’re rehashing a history that has been admitted to and repented of. You also are mischaracterizing Newts stance on Lybia. He would have instituted a nofly zone the week Ghaddafi was bombing civis, but not attacked ground troops the way Obama has.
      Newt may be one of the few with the guts to roll enough of the progressive agenda back to make a difference. Sell it somewhere else.

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    • tamalpass
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 11:53am

      Newt: Drill Here, Drill Now

      Palin: Dill Baby Drill!

      Newt+ Rino, but if he somehow eeks out the nomination, I’ll hold my nose and vote. or maybe not.

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    • sleazyhippo
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 3:01pm

      I listened to the speech on C-SPAN, it was a lot of red meat throwing and posturing about his series of past foibles and over statements. These were not promises, just “Suppose that somebody does this -What if? ” to get the crowd excited
      1- There is No Way he will campaign on Filling Out Day 1 Executive orders (It would be too easy to embarrass him by asking to see some of them before the election)
      2 – He won’t run, he just wants money and the ($$$) added publicity for talking about it

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    • PaulEberhard
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 6:15pm

      The answer is does not involve continuing the abuses of powers that have brought us to this point. The Founders gave the president the authority to make executive orders for things to get done quickly in time of emergencies, like time of war. The only thing I agree with fully that Newt said was the part about eliminating numerous Czar positions – that indeed is within his authority. Although I have zero respect for the ninth circus court, it is not the president’s task to bring it into line. Two wrongs does not make a right. We cannot make things right by continuing to play the same games. I do not want a president who uses the executive order to get what he wants, while ignoring the Constitution.

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    • YankeeBlue
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 9:57pm

      Do we really want a President who believes that he has this much power? Executive orders are not a part of the Executive power, and although they have existed since Washington, they cannot be used to effect serious change without risking transforming the President into a pseudo-dictator.

      If anything, the best use may simply be to roll back previous executive orders but not issue new ones on new problems.

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    • earthrise
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 10:35pm

      Sure it “sounds” good, however, ….

      “To everything; turn, turn turn. There is a season….” IMO Newt’s sun is setting. There is just too much baggage. (Methinks some of that baggage contains a “horn”, no?)

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    • oldoldtimer
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 11:24pm

      Rule by Executive Orders? the same thing Obama is doing. so why do we need an overpaid corrupt Congress? No, if he was talking about rescinding all Obama EO’s. Different story.

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    • exdem
      Posted on March 26, 2011 at 11:31pm

      @SHOWTIME
      I don’t like his baggage either and the left will throw it in his face at every turn. But at least he won’t have intern and cigar “meetings” in the oval office.

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    • Love Bandit Bestid
      Posted on March 27, 2011 at 8:49am

      It does sound good. And jail obama and his thus for treason.

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    • Lamarr01
      Posted on March 27, 2011 at 5:09pm

      The President is the head of the Executive branch. The Congress passes the Law and the Executive branch is obliged to carry it out. These Executive Orders have grown into an abuse of the Constitution. An Executive Order was meant to be a directive to the Executive branch to enforce an existing law duly passed by Congress not to allow the President to become a dictator or king.

      President Clinton used an Executive Order to declare a war on Kosovo bypassing the Constitution. President Roosevelt used an Executive Order to round up all the Japanese during WWII and place them in internment camps.

      President Obama has written 77 Executive Orders to date. One order makes it easier to declare martial law over the state governments. Another order is used to prevent a school kid from eating a candy bar with his school lunch.The latest confiscates the assets of Colonel Muammar Qadhafi and his associates.

      Most of Obama’s Executive Orders have been to create a council, committee, or agency that will be headed by one of countless Czars that are not approved by Congress. Just before Christmas Obama signed an Executive Order giving many employees of the Federal Government a pay raise before the stingy Republicans took office.

      If Newt wants to write Executive Orders, he should write ones nullifying most of Obama’s orders.

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    • Libertyluvnmomma
      Posted on March 27, 2011 at 5:51pm

      What’s the catch?

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