More ‘Bologna!’: Gingrich Faces Off Again With CNN’s John King Over Debate Question
- Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:44am by
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It was the GOP debate question heard the world-round. After introducing the candidates at CNN’s Southern debate last Thursday, moderator John King asked candidate Newt Gingrich about his ex-wife’s claim that the former speaker wanted an “open marriage.”
On Tuesday night, following a barrage of media coverage, King and Gingrich faced off, once again, to address the appropriateness of the question at hand. King, who has defended the debate question, took Gingrich’s critiques to task. In particular, he confronted the candidate‘s allegation that he’s a part of the “elite media” who are purportedly seeking to take the candidate down. He said:
“I want to come back to your point there, sir. You were attacking me and calling me part of the elite media. We can debate whether it was an appropriate question at the beginning of debate. My business is debating that, but I could not have asked you the question if your ex-wife had not come forward. She’s a Republican, sir. She said she supports much of your principles. How was that an example of the elite media trying to protect Barack Obama?”
Gingrich responded by asking a number of questions. To begin, he pondered why ABC would go “drudge up something” that had already made headlines years ago. Additionally, he questioned the story’s timing — just days before an important primary.
“I would just suggest to you that when the only person you get is an ex-wife who wants to testify on the air just before a primary with nobody allowed to rebut her, there’s something a little goofy about that design,” Gingrich said. “You didn’t have to take the bait. You didn’t have to pick it up. You could have ignored ABC,” he continued, going on to say that there were other issues of importance that could have been addressed.
Watched the exchange, below:
Gingrich also alleges that ABC was offered people who could refute his ex-wife’s story, but that the network wasn’t interested. When King said that the network did, indeed, say that it would have interviewed people, but that the campaign hadn’t offered, Gingrich responded, saying, “Oh, that is just plain bologna!” He reiterated that there were people ready and willing to rail against his ex’s story.
The tone of the interview, while tense, was more cordial than it was at last week’s debate when Gingrich responded to the question, saying, “I think the destructive, vicious, negative nature of much of the news media makes it harder to govern this country, harder to attract decent people to run for public office. I am appalled that you would begin a presidential debate on a topic like that!”
This isn’t the first time Gingrich has used the bologna line. He also used it in reference to Glenn Beck calling out his comments about “progressive” presidents.
(H/T: Mediaite)
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Comments (212)
HurricaneFran
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:46amGingrich is shrewd and slick. When confronted with a question he can’t honestly answer or refuses to give an answer to, he aptly turns it around and forcefully rants and demeans the opposition. I’ve been watching this with amusement every time he is questioned on tv interviews as well. With his background of duplicity, he must somehow negate the seemy parts of his career and personal life with quips and anger to gain momentum from an audience who wants to be entertained rather than view a substantial debate.
I think the question should have been asked later on in the debate in a less attacking way. John King was stupid to open up the debate with this question.
Later on, we learn that Gingrich will not participate in another debate without the audience participation.
Report Post »We have learned that the only way Gingrich can now win is to provide “entertainment” to his audience who are silly enough to want some sort of a reality show rather than true debate. Better these people vote for Stephen Colbert. Gingrich is a sleazy, dishonest, conniving man who has a personal and political background that is an embarrassment to his party.
JRook
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:59amWell said. Newt is a master at mass distraction and a wizard at avoiding questions and substantive answers. Newt mastered the sound bite, slogan, loose with the facts…. blame the media approach that Sister Sarah and M. Bachmann attempted to use. He would be a disaster as President.
Report Post »neverending
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:59amSure sounds familiar to me and should to everyone else. Does the name obama or michelle come to mind?
Report Post »Sassy1938
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:00pmWhat do you think Obama did?
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:00pmAll Newt is doing is REFRAMING the conversation. Reframing is necessary when distraction is game being played. If more Conservatives were adept at reframing and correctly framing the conversation we would never had an obama. It’s really a simple concept. They put you on defense, you defend and then go on offense where they have left a big hole! This is how the underdog wins. This is basic engagement. THIS is how you beat Alinsky! Alinsky is about lies and deception and distraction. What are you to do… Let the offense tell you what play you should run? balogni
Report Post »CLEttinger
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:11pmThis is in NO WAY a comparison, but you know who else was a master of deflection, Ronald Reagan. Gingrich has many faults, but being able to deflect the liberal media is a positive in my book.
Report Post »Dan
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:15pmWhether you like Newt’s values or not, he is going to be effective against Obama’s spin machine. Newt is going to hit back twice as hard and he means to win. Get it – fighting liberals with their own medicine. It is going to be entertaining. That’s why the Dems want Romney so bad. Romney gets flustered and goes off track and ends up playing by the talking points that pinned him in.
Like of not, Newt has an edge. And no, this is not an endorsement. Newt doesn’t represent my values.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:21pmHURRICANFRAN…you seem to be confused with Obama and Jay Carney.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:28pmYou’d think the party of “family values” would be concerned about his adulterous affairs, but they’re not. You‘d think they’d wonder why, while he was speaker, the vast majority of his Republican collegues voted to fine him for ethics violations, and then engineered his removal from the speakership. But they’re not. You‘d think people would be concerned that he’s taken both sides of virtually every important issue (most recently by chastising the President for not acting in the Lybian revolt, then, days after the US and allies began to support the rebels, saying he would not have gone to Lybia).
So what is it about Newt? In my opinion it‘s simply because he’s angry and expressing his fake outrage at the press, Muslims and whomever else. He’s running on the anger platform.
Report Post »oneshiner
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:33pmRush is right. That was the worst SOTU address I’ve every heard. I kept repeating LIELIE and kept waiting for Joe Wilson to say it for me on the floor.
Report Post »Regardless of anything, we’re gonna have to hold our noses again this election. Do we want a marxist, back in WH or do we want an adulterer? Do we want gay or straight? Do we want to become a worst Nanny state, or do we want freedom? None of it looks good for America, but I’ll vote for the best of the worst. I’d rather have a repentant adulterer than the alternative.
HurricaneFran
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:35pmSorry to confuse anyone, I’m a Romney supporter. He’s the all around decent candidate…steady, firm, smart, dignified and Presidential.
Yes, Gingrich can look in the mirror and see the face of Obama staring back at him.
Report Post »Mo Better
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:37pmWe don’t want to be entertained, and the fools who believe that we care for no more than entertainment denigrate the passion of the vast majority of Americans who are interested in saving their country from an Alinsky Marxist, the Fraud-In-Chief, Barry Soetoro.
We’re past fed up; we want to save ourselves, our children and grandchildren from the evils being poured upon us by the MAObama regime in every aspect of our lives. We want a fire-breather – someone who will burn down Barry Soetoro in public for the fraud that he is, often, with passion and with regularity. Newt Gingrich can do that with alacrity; Romney never and Santorum, perhaps….
We want the country saved, we want a dragon slayer and millions of us believe it is Gingrich, flaws and all, baggage and all, crooked or not, ethically challenged or not. Most are not so naive as to believe he is the perfect candidate, but we do know the stakes are as high as they can be. Taking a page from the historic register of the Demorats – he may be a crook, but he’s our crook. Nuff said!
Report Post »ILRobb
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:40pmDan, If the Dems want Romney so bad then why are they only attacking Romney in ads and through their surrogates? They have done nothing against Newt.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:53pmIf Barry’s operative from CNN had a debate , and no one showed up,, would any one hear the DEMOCRAT Talking Points???
Report Post »Mike N
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 1:04pm.
@ SASSY1938
Obama has done nothing . . . absolutley nothing!
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Vechorik
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 1:09pmNewt‘s Catholic conversion doesn’t keep him from lying:
Fox News reveals
http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/1412426353001/newt-gingrich-caught-in-a-lie/
Report Post »Diamond Girl
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 1:10pmHurricaneFran…
You articulated it all for me! Newt always avoids answering the topic of the questions of him, by deflecting with his usual BS spin. I‘ve watched this ’Phony Bologna’ man from way back when, he can fool some of the people, some of the time…but not all of us!
Report Post »marion
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 1:28pmI have to agree with the process to counter the tactics of the left. Beat them at their own game. I think this is probably the time where the Republicans/Conservatives, instead of cowering to the false accusations because we don’t agree with them, like dirty air and water, racists, homophobes, everything, this is the point in history to which the left will be weakened and exposed for what it is and if the TEA party was part of the coming out party, Newt giving the Conservatives the extra push to come completely out of the closet and set things straight, life will be so much better. The problem between the liberals and conservatives is, liberalism helps some, and the conservatives suffer, but conservatism helps all, so everyone benefits and any suffering is because that is what the individuals want but at least they can get out of it if they want.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 2:04pmNewt is nothing but a walking stick of bologna.
Newts inability to keep his commitment to his wiveS is a disqualification to be President according to CONSERVATIVE principles and values.
Oddly, many forget that Newt not only broke his commitment to his wives but also broke his commitment to Americans by not getting all Newt promised out of “Contract for America”, by being forced out as Speaker, and by switching sides on policies like flip flopper Mitt Romney.
Newt cannot keep commitments if his life depended upon it. If you vote for Newt, you have no Principles or Values and are simply voting for another crooked politician saying what you want to hear today to get elected.
Follow me on twitter: @okiemuskogee33
Report Post »Vechorik
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 2:13pmThe John Birch Society reveals the real Newt Gingrich:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=jWPz1Qdq1uI#t=72s
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 2:14pmI guess you would rather have a someone like GWB who didn’t know how to defend himself against idiot liberal questions and ambushes.
Report Post »king1
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 2:55pmObama is not as good as newt cause he doesnt have to be when he owns the mainstream media. they will just never give him a hard pitchl. always a softball what a bunch of racists they dont think the guy cause he’s black can handle a hard question. Maybe he can maybe he can’t we will never know cause they will never ask it of their pupet
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 3:10pmLOL….you’re hysterical JZS..comedy gold. Did you have the same pious assertions about Bill Clinton and John Edwards? How about Barney Frank and his boyfriend running an escort service from their apartment? Gingrich was exonerated on those violations by the way.
Report Post »http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/govt/leadership/stories/101198.htm
You’re an idiot JZS…a stupid, lefty dolt.
West Coast Patriot
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 3:30pmWatch this, it is quite funny: http://www.thedailysheeple.com/indecision-2012-the-gingrich-who-stole-south-carolina_012012
Report Post »MS-GlenNBC
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 3:36pmWhy didn’t Newt Gingrich ( glenn calls him a progressive ) and Bill Clinton take over the world?
If Gingrich is just as Dangerous as Obama wouldn’t Clinton and Gingrich have been able to really destroy this country?
Report Post »NWWADD
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 3:51pmI am a conservative through and though and will leave the freaking Republican party if all you morons vote him in. He is not an honest man, His Morals if any are gone. ANYONE BUT HIM……
Report Post »Faith1029
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 3:51pmSuch slander for a man who has asked for, and been forgiven buy his God. Think carefully on the verse below before the next time you choose to defame.
“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” (Matthew, 7,1-2)
FreedomPurveyor
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 4:05pmHere is what Newt said last year when questioned on his licentious past:
“There’s no question at times in my life, partially driven by how passionately I felt about this country, that I worked too hard and things happened in my life that were not appropriate.”
Ah, yes, he just loved his country so much that he didn’t have any room left in his heart for his wife. Err.. he was working so hard that he just didn’t have time to… not commit adultery… err…
Surely Newt isn’t some sort of egomaniac…
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 4:05pmThat’s right NWADD…stay home in November and dont‘ vote if it’s Gingrich…we can handle another four years of Obama..right?
Report Post »FreedomPurveyor
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 4:14pm“Such slander for a man who has asked for, and been forgiven buy his God. Think carefully on the verse below before the next time you choose to defame.”
He may have asked forgiveness, and perhaps he even received it; that does not mean he is qualified to lead the free world. We must pay for the mistakes we make in this life. Forgiveness from God does not mean exemption from the standards of the office of the president.
Think carefully on the verse below before you choose to vote Newt into the highest office in the land.
“Thou shalt not commit adultery.”
Report Post »drphil69
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 4:20pmSounds kind of like he’s a progressive… or at least studied Alinsky…
I wonder if he used those tactics as Speaker?
Report Post »Lucy Larue
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 5:18pmHURRICANEFRAN,
Well…,you do come on like a hurricane. You‘ve trashed Gingrich but it seems you’ve done no research to find the truth.
I suggest before next you post you have some actual KNOWLEDGE to back up your ugly accusations.
Colbert…,REALLY? Such a deep thinker are you.
“We have met the enemy and HE is US”! POGO
Report Post »FreedomPurveyor
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 5:56pm“You‘ve trashed Gingrich but it seems you’ve done no research to find the truth.
I suggest before next you post you have some actual KNOWLEDGE to back up your ugly accusations.”
Would you like to enumerate the points in HurricaneFran’s post which you find to be inaccurate?
Report Post »mtnhimike
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 6:10pm1st Rule of a good debater is to take the question and turn it on the person asking the question. Newt is very good debater and this will always be his tactic.
Report Post »Faith1029
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 7:14pmFREEDOM: “Think carefully on the verse below before you choose to vote Newt into the highest office in the land. “Thou shalt not commit adultery.”
God chose even King David, adulterer, murderer, and Moses, murderer, for His purpose. Whether or not he chooses Newt to turn this Country around is up to Him. That is why we should all be in prayer and ask for wisdom on who is best to lead this Country.
Report Post »b.mclane
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 7:28pmYOU ARE SO CORRECT. I can only assume all those years of lying to his wives; telling them they did not see what they actually saw and that its all their fault anyway; helped make Newt a Master of the Crab Dance. ( Best Lil Whorehouse in Texas reference). He is a slimy, slimy man
Report Post »Lucy Larue
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 8:01pm@FREEDOMPURVEYOR,
Hmmm…,well how does she know he is sleazy,slick and dishonest?
She knows nothing about Gingrich and it shows.
And…she supports Romney. Really? Really?
Guess what Purveyor of Freedom…,guess what?
I have the freedom to ask Fran for some proof of her allegations.
If you’re going to defend her post…,where are your facts?
Report Post »I won’t hold my breath. UGH!
oneshiner
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:59pmSASSY AND MIKE N: What didn’t Obama do is the Question? He didn’t do any of the things he promised he would do to bring America back within his first 3 years. Everything he’s touched has been a disaster. Throw the public‘s money at everything and it still doesn’t Work.\
Now, what has he done? Start looking up on Google his life in Jakarta, Indonesia and see what influenced his life, see who his mentor was when he got back to Hawaii and his lifestyle. Check his professor from Occidental and what his life-style was that continued to influenced Obama. Look at
Report Post »the other political influences he got hanging out with anti-American types. what clubs he belonged to
in Chicago, the kind of people he hung out with in Wright’s church and the club Wright ran in his church. Yeah, check it out and tell me what he’s done.
jaz57
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:28pmRight on, right on, right on! My sentiments exactly!! Well said!
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 8:27amSo tell us all when has Obama ever answered a question. when has he every giving any details on anything. Don‘t like Gingrich that’s your choice but look at what’s in the WhiteHouse.
Report Post »A man who spent his entire political career voting present indecisive doesn’t even begin to cover the ineptitude of the current POTUS. At least Gingrich can should where he stands and has a political record that shows he not only know how to address the iisues but also how the reach across the isles for bipartisan support. Not back room deal and 300 million dollar payouts to get one or two people from across the isle like Obama and Pelosi
dogday
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 8:58amI’m much more embarrassed by our president than Newt Gingrich. I don’t care what his ex-wife has to say, unless he murdered someone. I want Obama out of office. Newt may not be perfect, but I think he can give Obama the slap down that he has coming.
Report Post »Tower7_TRUTH
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 6:09amNewt you didn’t have to CHEAT on all your wives either.
Report Post »I see the current wife is looking a little old ?
Tower7_TRUTH
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 6:13amTed Kennedy was Catholic, enough said about cheating and the church.
Report Post »Confession will free him of his sins over and over….
P8riot
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:43amthe real question is: why is bologna pronounced the way it is if its spelled the way it is???
Report Post »justangry
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:07pmBecause it fit into the Oscar Meyer song.
Report Post »MS-GlenNBC
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 3:34pmJust Laughing
Report Post »UBETHECHANGE
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:43amI hate all the candidates. Chaffetz/West 2012!
Report Post »LTinUT
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:11pmOooooohhhh… I LIKE that ticket!
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 1:44pmReverse it and I’m in.
Report Post »MONICNE
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 4:03pmWe need to go Woman/Black to beat the Barry-Hillary DemonRats.
Go Sarah/Allen 2012!
TEA
Report Post »marvel
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 2:03am@MONICNE
I lost all interest in Sarah Palin when said she would vote for Newt.
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:42amOh, boy! We get to pick from a big government progressive in Neutered Gingrich, or cupcake in Romney.
Gee – I can hardly wait to vote. The anticipation is palpable.
It is easy to see from who is currently in the White House, to the two most probable to replace the dude in the WH, that things are going to get a helluva lot worse before they get better; much to my chagrin.
Report Post »ssbstspd
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:41amNewt Gingrich is not the perfect conservative. Neither are any of the other candidates. But Newt is the strongest dog for the fight. It is so Obvious that the establishment does not want anything to do with him. Why ? because he thinks for himself. They would prefer Romney. I can make a very compelling argument that Romney is not even a true republican, Never mind conservative. And for Paul drones stop with the lies, you guys are silly and embarrassing yourselves including Paul. Get real and get a clue. You people act like Paul is the son of God and can do no wrong. We must unite. I’m no Paul supporter. Mostly because of his bs foreign policy and drug policy, but if for some reason he wins the domination, I will vote for him. I do not get the same feeling for the Paul drones around this country. I believe they will take their ball and go home crying the whole way back home while destroying any kind chance we have at uniting this country and taking it back to the glory days.
If this happens you guys better get ready. You will be looked at as the enemy, because most know that Paul is Obama’s only ticket to another 4 years of doom. You will be judged and I sure hope it is only from the Lord and know one else, because I’m sure their will be hell to pay if Obama wins because of Paul bots writing him in.
Report Post »UBETHECHANGE
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:44am“Newt Gingrich is not the perfect conservative.” Newt is not a conservative at all! His past and present actions and words prove it! Wake up!
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:58amGood Lord! You think Newt is a Conservative? Are you insane? He is just a tad bit to the right of Obama!
Report Post »FreedomIsResponsability
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:59amNewt is a dog alright. The man has zero, ZERO ethics. He has cheated on 2 wives, was fined for ethics violations, was ousted as the speaker of the house by his own party, and is vicious and class-less. The man is a disgrace. I would have no respect for him as a POTUS and would be even more critical of him than I would Obama. At least Obama is forth coming about his liberal democratic mentality. Newt claims to be a conservative when he has RINO written all over his record. Cap and trade? he supporoted it with Nancy Pelosi. Individual mandate? he supported that too. Took 1.6 million of ill-gotten money? check. The dude is a indeed a dog, a dirty mud slinging dog with no record to hang his hat on. We need new candidates. Can we hit a reset button for this campaign cycle please?
Report Post »Riggenbach
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:02pm@UBETHECHANGE, you must be a MSNBC or CNN plant. Your comments continue to rant and spew all their talking points… do you have anything original to say? Try to enlighten us with facts and substrance rather than imitate the liberal media’s emotional outrage. Here’s some advice I gave an earlier commentor that you should subscribe to also… “keep silent and be thought a fool, rather than speak and remove all doubt”.
Report Post »UBETHECHANGE
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:11pm@RIGGENBACH I don’t watch MSM news. You are a dope. If it quacks and walks like a duck it is a duck. Newt is a progressive. Period.
Report Post »Lonescrapper
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:20pmHe is a mutt in a race full of thoroughbreds, yeah.
Report Post »SquidVetOhio
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:24pmHow about some examples of Newt’s left wing actions? You Beckites can‘t name ONE FREAKING SOLITARY law that has come about because of Newt’s supposed liberalism. You clowns are going off the Hitler strategy of if you repeat a lie loud enough a long enough, people will believe it. ONE FREAKING EXAMPLE!
Report Post »UBETHECHANGE
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:30pm@SQUIDVETOHIO I don’t do people homework for them.
Report Post »Doin it for da Chilren
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:30pmyeah right how bout Gingrich/Obama 2012
Report Post »Riggenbach
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:42pm@SQUIDVETOHIO, @UBETHECHANGE don’t do his homework either! LMAO
Report Post »b.mclane
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 7:31pmDid not Tuesday’s debate show Newt has a glass jaw??? He can dish it but can not take it.
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:40amNewt has been unfairly attacked for nearly 20 years. He is being attacked for old 20 year allegations as if any of them have been proven true. History revision. Newt has been cleared and proven false 83 of 83 Alinsky attacks. That is batting 1000. At what point do we give a man his due? “Nancy knows something” REALLY? REALLY? And she kept it to herself for 18 years? REALLY?
Report Post »I mean – REALLY?
Gonzo
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:51pmIf she knows something, you can bet she’s not the only one. How many congressmen can keep a secret? Not many. I think she’s playing poker too.
Report Post »Elucidator
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 1:05pmAbsolutely right on and for all of the Beckites and Paulbots who are ignorant of the whole “ethics” issue here is something you need to see:
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/greghengler/2012/01/23/video_1999_cnn_report_on_newt_gingrichs_exoneration_by_the_irs_over_ethics_charges
Report Post »Belzar
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 2:48pmFrom CNN’s “Inside Politics” February 3, 1999
NOTE: Of the 84 ethics charges filed (exclusively by Democrats) against Newt Gingrich, 83 were subsequently dropped due to a complete lack of merit or foundation in fact. The remaining charge is the subject of the below video. It too proved to be utterly baseless.
It’s always good to keep the record straight.
TRANSCRIPT BELOW beginning with CNN’s Brooks Jackson:
JACKSON (voice-over): It was legal after all. Newt Gingrich’s oh-so-controversial college course that he started back in 1993, before he was speaker.
Remember how Democrats denounced it?
REP. DAVID BONIOR (D), MICHIGAN: Mr. Gingrich engaged in a pattern of tax fraud.
REP. JOHN LEWIS (D), GEORGIA: We now have a speaker under investigation for lying to the council, investigation his involvement in a massive tax-fraud scheme.
JACKSON: Tax fraud? Well, never mind. After a three-and-a-half year examination, the Internal Revenue Service — Bill Clinton’s IRS — hasissued an official finding: no violation of tax laws. Critics said the course, which was videotaped and widely distributed, was too political; a scheme to use a tax-exempt educational foundation to promote a Republican agenda and elect Republican candidates.
But in a 74-page memorandum, the IRS said otherwise, quote: “The taught principles from American civilization that could be used by each American in everyday life, whether the person is a welfare recipient, the head of a
Report Post »BeHeardAmerica
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:40amQuoting AFA (American Family Association), “Both Ms. Coulter and Mr. Beck seem, at least for the moment, to have forgotten John Adams’ sage observation: Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” This relating to past comments about other Christian issues I fear they fall into the same evil rhetoric about Newt Gingrich over fear of Obama winning election they leap to the most moderate GOP candidate Mitt Romney.
If Mitt gets the nomination I for one will vote for him but same as Newt I will also vote for him.
Please stop playing into the media and Soros hand Stop the Anger. God Bless.
Report Post »UBETHECHANGE
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:31amNewt talks about “big ideas and big solutions” That is the progressive way! When a politician talks about big ideas and big solutions run the other way!!!!! Santorum was quoted on Fox admiring this in Newt!
Report Post »ssbstspd
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:44amUBETHECHANGE
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:31am
Newt talks about “big ideas and big solutions” That is the progressive way! When a politician talks about big ideas and big solutions run the other way!!!!! Santorum was quoted on Fox admiring this in Newt!
Then what do you call fixing the problem especially when there are huge problems that need fixing ? Of coarse you need big solutions to fix big problems, what would you rather ? little solutions to fix big problems ? Stop thinking so much into it. you will drive yourself crazy
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:47amThe U.S. Constitution was arguably THE biggest idea of all time! I hear from Newt the same big idea! — Getting Government back WITHIN the Constitution. Got a problem with that? You are letting progs manipulate your logic via they accusing Newt of Conspiring with them, for that is where all these charges come from. Talking about progs ideas with progs is NOT CONSPIRING. It is necessary, but it is not necessary to comply-. To WHAT has Newt complied in the Progressive liberal department? To what has he ever signed on to? I’ve been around a long time and all I have seen is Newt rewinding or thwarting machines that were anti-American and much bigger than him. Do we condemn David if his first stone only clips Goliath? Do we call him a Goliath lover?
Report Post »UBETHECHANGE
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:56amWe already have laws and regulations on the books. The Constitution is the original blueprint and it‘s not a matter of addition it’s a matter of subtraction to get back to our founding principles and foundation. Reforming the tax code is a matter of simplifying it. “Big ideas and big solutions” are code words for the elites and think tanks to get in a room and slop on more bureaucracy and act like God.
Report Post »ssbstspd
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:17pmWe already have laws and regulations on the books. The Constitution is the original blueprint and it‘s not a matter of addition it’s a matter of subtraction to get back to our founding principles and foundation. Reforming the tax code is a matter of simplifying it. “Big ideas and big solutions” are code words for the elites and think tanks to get in a room and slop on more bureaucracy and act like God
Again like I said before, you are over thinking this. Do you believe Newt is a reptile too ? Come on. The way the government has been run for the last 15 years needs big changes, cutting it back will be a big solution. Raining in spending will be a big solution. Making changes to social security is a big solution. Stop watching Alex Jones and get with the program. IF you must know the same Muslims that you believe are peace loving hippies are the same Muslims feeding and making up these far out conspiracies, that you people love to yuck up. You people are like liberals and forget to think logically. Stop it.
Report Post »resme
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:20pmNewt conservative? hahahahahhahahahahahah
Report Post »UBETHECHANGE
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:25pm@SSBSTSPD I don’t watch Alex Jones and I pray that truth slaps you in the face one day.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:59pmUBE
You have been insulting and demeaning people that are then supposed to support your idea of Pure?? WTF
Report Post »Seeds
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:29amNO Obama Law…NO Sharia Law
Report Post »2012OBAMA2012
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:36amHi racist
Report Post »jlcook
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:45amYour funny obama 2012, everyones a racist if they disagree with Od-bag, he’s a marxist moron, we are capitalist, go to Cuba were they give you all you need, and have the best health care in the world, and lots of tiolet paper, leave my country, your not welcome in our society, your opinion is the minority in this country, get in your cave TROLL……
Report Post »gbfreak
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:48amWow…not that’s original 2012OBAmmy2012. If you are against obammy, then you are racist. Try something else this election. Your campaign slogans are obammy’s dried nipples.
Report Post »gbfreak
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:52amWow…now that’s original 2012OBAma2012. If you are against obamm – y, then you are racist. Try something else this election. Your campaign slogans are obamas dried nipples.
Report Post »jlcook
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:53am@Obama 2012, I read some of your posts, you give your race a bad name sir, the race card has been played to much, and has now proven to have no substance. There are plenty of racist in this country on both sides, I would contend you are one of them, “Let him who has no sin cast the first stone” . Check yourself and your anger before you judge the content of others.
Report Post »Lateris
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:02pmI respectfully disagree with Mr Obama’s polices but seriously have to state that Sharia law is extremely sexist and racist towards woman and non Muslims. I for one cannot and will not endorse Sharia law here in the United States. A separation of Mosque and state needs to be implemented in American Government and the Judicial system. Honor killing is a true form of murder. There is nothing racists in stating facts. Saying no to both the Democrats and Sharia Law is not racists. The race card is a non debatable tactic and quite the emotional knee jerk reaction.
An honor killing or honour killing is the homicide of a member of a family or social group by other members, due to the belief of the perpetrators that the victim has brought dishonor upon the family or community. Honor killings are directed mostly against women and girls, but have been extended to men.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honor_killing
Report Post »ssbstspd
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:28amCome on Paul drones. You must have better arguments against Newt then this ? You guys are just as bad as the liberals. After saying your morning prayer to Dr Paul, why don’t you pray to Jesus and ask for forgiveness and pray for some wisdom, because it is you drones who really need some.
Report Post »2012OBAMA2012
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:37amNo it is you racist who need Jesus. You keep sucking on Newts dried up racist nipples and see where it gets you.
Report Post »thegrassroots
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:04pmYou RonPauls are obviously not realizing how bad you are making Ron Paul look.
If you aren’t being belligerent, you’re making inane comments.
If Ron Paul was a good leader, he would be inspiring you to want to achieve your best. You RonPauls just can’t seem to get yourselves above mud level = Ron Paul is not a good leader.
Report Post »resme
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:24pmI’m sure newt is waiting for your applause to feed his giant ego.
Go on sheep pull that fox sled faster!
Report Post »UBETHECHANGE
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:27amThe real Newt: http://www4.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Newt+Gingrich+Al+Sharpton+Bloomberg+Sharpton+uZAOgpZZLtdl.jpg
Report Post »demsrjackwagons
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 3:04pmWho is pinching Al Sharpton’s aiss?
Report Post »Jo-Georgia
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:26amAgreed!!!!
Report Post »ThePostman
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:25amThere is no disputing what she said, it would only be he said she said. There is also no disputing what Newt said.
He cannot refute her claim. She cannot refute his. This is all just here-say, and the American people deserve better than this.
Everyone knows that ex-wives will make up almost anything to get retribution. I am a Paul voter, but even I do not see any reason to let this be a factor in the selection process.
Heck, if we are pondering electing a Mormon, we might as well also consider a serial polygamist. Most Americans do that anyway, serial polygamy, one wife after the other.
Report Post »2012OBAMA2012
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:54amMost Americans are not running for the Presidency. This is what baffles me about FAKE Conservatives. You try to call everybody except Gandhi immoral, yet you excuse things when it is done by a Conservative. WTF WTF WTF.
I just do not understand you all. I swear I do not. How can you be moral when it is convenient. Had Barack done what Newt did, this would be all that you al would be talking about for months.
And as far as Newt saying that there were friends of his who would refute her allegations. HUH?????
How the hell would they know whether he asked for an open relationship or not. Does Newt invite his friends into their bedroom, when they are talking about their private issues? If he does, then that alone, proves he likes open relationships.
What a moron. He would never be a passable President. Never. He is the slimiest thing to ever run for office since Nixon
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:21pm“He is the slimiest thing to ever run for office since Nixon”
Report Post »No 2012, your hero holds that distinction.
atrain
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:21amI like GB, but I am not in full agreement with his assessment of Newt. First, lets say if everything GB says about Newt is true, this suggests that Romney is a more conservative candidate. I disagree. Newt with all his warts breaks enough glass with the GOP establishment to get them to move to thr right, which is probably why Newt is so unpopular with them. Second, McCain lost because he was not aggressive and he could barely orate a coherent thought. Mc Cain tried too hard to find a middle ground with the liberals – no middle ground exists. I believe Romney is McCain 2,0 in this category. Regarding Romney, the right words are occasionally there, but as our current President has proven, words do not matter. Action does. Again, Newt and all his baggage achieves measurable results. Feel free to disagree.
Report Post »UBETHECHANGE
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:26amA picture of Newt and his buddies>>> http://www.acclaimimages.com/_gallery/_free_images/0519-0910-2111-1921_barack_obama_with_michael_bloomberg_rev_al_sharpton_and_newt_gingrich_m.jpg
Report Post »momprayn
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:34amI agree – and for those that want more info on him about his feelings about Obamacare, individual mandate (that he’s been accused of wanting), please see: http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/gingrich-obamacare-and-individual-mandate_607924.html
Investigate for yourself the stuff he’s been accused of – including Glenn‘s and Ann Coulter’s. I used to be a fan of hers but think she’s gone over the top lately for Romney and against Newt also.
Report Post »Re Romney – Christie endorsed him; he just nominated Supreme Court judges — one is a Muslim and one is an openly gay – saying his state was “diverse” and this was the best choices. WHAT?!!!
Romney did similar things when Gov. — the NE Repub. are very moderate & are sensitive to political correctness, compromise, etc. – not necessarily “fighters” like we need now. Romney is always saying that Obama is a “nice guy…he just doesn’t understand or is over his head” – he either is lying for political reasons or if he’s not aware, that’s bad judgement call….both bad. At least Newt calls it more how it is and has shown he can fight, doesn’t care about “pc” and can get things done.
I really like Santorum but he doesn’t have that “fire” either. There are many reasons why the Congress back in the 90‘s didn’t like him – probably most were RINOs – and maybe the reasons were good ones that Consvs. would agree with. His ex-wife is not a problem in my opinion either. Old news & I have serious doubts about HER. But.
Geopatriot
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:54pmI agree with your assessment. I have read several of Newt’s books, stating his positions and thoughts. I don’t hear very many people ripping his books apart. The majority of the people that don’t like Newt, focus on the same old stuff, over and over. Regardless to the pundits opinions, it’s quite obvious the American people are making their own decision. The longer the debates continue, the more people are going to see that Newt is the true conservative.
Report Post »Seeds
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:20amas much as I am not for three forever marriages or experimental open marriages personally Somethings sometimes are bigger things and take president. The biggest things I remember Newt saying was He absolutely was not for Sharia law. Are you missing the forest for the tree? No sharia law in America!! We as women are free and intend to keep it that way.. Just maybe he learned something from those women to make him so against Sharia law.. Dignity for all
Report Post »starman70
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:19amI am not a fan of Newt but I am appalled at the tawdry Mainstream Media, harping over and over again, first at Herman Cain and now Newt. There are far more important things in America than ex wives and girlfriends. Arab Revolutions, The Debt, Unemployment, The Euro Crisis, The Lack of Leadership at 1600 Pennasylvania Ave., The fact that we left Iraq open to secular bombers and on the brink of civil war after losing more than 4,000 of our troops trying to help those people, The Jobs Crisis and the list goes on and on – - – and all the press worries about is wives and girlfriends?
The mainstream TV media is wasting airtime. I will turn to Sesame Street before I will watch NBC, ABC, CBS or CNN. By the way, the New York Times makes wonderful kindling for my fireplace. TURN AMERICA AROUND – - – BOYCOTT THE MSM!
Report Post »Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:28amWhatever. Gingrich acting appalled that someone would bring up his total lack of moral fortitude is ridiculous. Name one other president with his history of cheating on and then leaving his wives. All the while he’s criticizing Clinton. Clinton’s actual act of receiving oral sex from an intern PALES in comparison to Newter having sex behind the backs of two of his wives.
He’s a joke. And to grandstand like he’s not a slimeball is a joke.
Report Post »Todd P
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:17amAll I have to say is: ROMNEY / RUBIO 2012
Report Post »thegrassroots
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:15amThe Stronger The Attacks Against Newt = The Stronger Newt Gets and The Stronger The Support For Newt Gets!
Newt’s Leading In Florida!
NEWT 2012
Report Post »MacPharlan
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:10amHow can he get away from just saying whatever? ABC did ask for interviews, the only people offered up were Newts Daughters! Does anyone else find that a little bit wrong? These are not even the daughters of this Ex, they are the daughters of his first wife, why would you send them out into that? Man up
Report Post »SquidVetOhio
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:10amWhere any of you anti-Newt geniuses alive in the 90′s and old enough to watch politics. TURN BECK OFF FOR 5 MINUTES. I know it’s hard but you can do it. I believe in you. The first step is admitting that you have a problem. Making statements like “Newt is as liberal as Obama” is an indicator of you’re problem. There is help out there. I know Beck is like a bad drug because it feels so good. You‘ve got you’re 10 years of dry food and Liberty safe but, come back to reality. When everybody is a progressive but Glenn, it should tell you something.
Report Post »expatinontariocanada
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:21amDude, it’s Newt in his own words. How can you refute Newt singing praises of progressives and progressive ideology? If it quacks like a duck….
Report Post »njconserv
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:25amamen
Report Post »SquidVetOhio
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:20pmHas Newt SAID things that make you cringe time to time? Sure. How about judging what he has DONE! The ONLY time the government had shrunk since the 1930′s was while Newt was speaker. Welfare Reform, Contract With America. They passed the partial birth abortion ban. All the anti-Newt guys provide some usually out of context thing Newt said. Never anything Newt did while in office. His actions in office is a conservative’s wet dream!
Report Post »Unbelievable
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:09amNewt is a big government, big spending Progressive with a “R” after his name. In other words a wolf in sheep clothing! He uses radical left-wing progressive tactics all the time. Just like when he called Paul Ryan’s plan “right-wing social engineering” or when he try to demonize capitalism or when he said amnesty was the only way to fix our illegal problem.
Newt used Saul Alinsky rules all the time!
Report Post »1. Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.
2. Never go outside the experience of your people.
3. Whenever possible go outside the experience of the enemy.
4. Make the enemy live up to their own book of rules.
5. Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon.
6. A good tactic is one that your people enjoy.
7. A tactic that drags on too long becomes a drag.
8. Keep the pressure on.
9. The threat is usually more terrifying than the thing itself.
10. Maintain a constant pressure upon the opposition.
11. If you push a negative hard and deep enough it will break through into its counter side.
12. The price of a successful attack is a constructive alternative.
13. Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it.
UBETHECHANGE
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:24amNewt does use these tactics and is a wolf in sheep’s clothing! More from Newt in 2009: Newt Gingrich joins forces with Al Sharpton to combat “Inequality in Education” http://youtu.be/CzBTke7-zvI
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:36amThere is a World of difference between BEING an Alinky Radical and Taking Alinsky’s rules away and turning them on themselves.
Report Post »Know your my is one of the many reasons Newt will defeat them. Why would anyone complain the bully is getting a taste of their own medicine? There isn’t one unless you are the bully or with the bully.
justangry
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:06amUm so… if Newt was going to ask his wife for an open relationship, he would have done so with witnesses? Whatever. I don’t even care. I’d be a playa if I were king too. To be honest, I want the guy in charge of our nuclear arsenal nice and relaxed. I have other reasons for not liking Newt, primarily he’s a giant douche.
Report Post »elosogrande
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:04amNewt may be a weasel, but to take the word of one person, without any corroboration, would seem to me to be less than an honest report by ABC.
His ex-wife did make a public statement some years ago that, if Newt ever ran for office, she would ruin him. There is no question, regarding her hatred for Gingrich, which leads me to believe that t5here is more to the story.
As a side note, was she screwing around with Newt when he was married to his first wife? If so, what’s her problem with Newt and Calista doing the same thing to her? All in all, I think were seeing more than one dirt bag here, but none as sleazy as the three Kennedy brothers and their offspring – not by a long shot.
Report Post »conservativeblackman
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 6:03pmLook this is real simple folks, Newt is a progressive who lacks morals. Romney is a progressive with morals. If you can get around Pauls views on foreign policy he’s great. Santorum is the only conservative left in the race. Choose your poison.
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:00amI am tired of Gingrich’s whining, nastiness and arrogance.
Report Post »UBETHECHANGE
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:28amHe can’t help it, progressivism is in his blood.
Report Post »UBETHECHANGE
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:50amNewt is a weasel and don‘t think for one minute he wouldn’t abuse the executive order like O has been doing. Newt is just as liberal as Obama. Newt wants to be king too!
Report Post »slr4528
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:57amI am stunned that so many people in the GOP believe what this guy says. I guess it has become the party of STUPID or the party of Deny and Deflect.
Report Post »2012OBAMA2012
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:02pmNewt is nothing like the President Moron. And to be a liberal is not to be corrupt. And to be a Republican is not to be corrupt. It is the INDIVIDUAL person who is corrupt.
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