Newt Gingrich Can’t Afford to Get on Utah Ballot
- Posted on April 10, 2012 at 7:40pm by
Mytheos Holt
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Newt Gingrich has already made it explicitly clear that he believes dropping out in the face of overwhelming odds is for lesser beings. Unfortunately for Newt, his lack of money may finally be becoming a problem.
Case in point: Right now, more than anything, Gingrich would need to win a primary to look like a realistic alternative to Romney. But he can‘t do that if he can’t afford to get on the ballots of major primary states, and based on the fact that his check bounced when he tried to get on Utah’s ballot, that might not be such a realistic thought. USA Today has more:
The Salt Lake Tribune reports Gingrich’s $500 check to pay the filing fee has bounced. If the former House speaker doesn’t pay up by April 20, the story says, his name won’t appear on the ballot.
The Utah primary — the last of the presidential nominating season — is June 26.[...]
Gingrich acknowledged Sunday that he recently contributed some of his own money to help his campaign, which is about $4.5 million in debt.
A $500 check isn’t exactly a large expense for a national Presidential campaign, and either way, a check that small bouncing suggests that Newt’s campaign is either suffering from gross financial incompetence or just financial insolvency.
Of course, given the high concentration of Mormons in Utah, it could be argued that Gingrich might want to spend his $500 (assuming he has it) someplace else.
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Comments (77)
Gumbercules
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 11:40pm“Of course, given the high concentration of Mormons in Utah, it could be argued that Gingrich might want to spend his $500 (assuming he has it) someplace else.”
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I’m not sure what this last statement in the article has to do with Mormons. What is being infered here?
Report Post »Randyco02
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 12:43am@ Gumbercules, Do you really not know what Utah being populated with primarily Mormons has to do with Newt going head to head against Mitt? I think you are trying to pretend that Mitt being Mormon has nothing to do with him winning in Utah
Report Post »Stuck_in_CA
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 7:48amShouldn’t you categorize this as an EDITORIAL? The Beck bunch has never missed a chance to demonize Newt. Between you guys, Drudge, FoxNews — many other so-called conservative outlets, you have caused us to be stuck with another RINO Republican. The whole process smells.
Report Post »Hrothgar
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 9:09amScrew Utah, 19 for smokes? State run liquor stores with crappy hours? 3.2% beer? No nuddie bars? The most unAmerican state I have ever been too.
Report Post »Dale
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 10:21amHrothgar;
Glad you enjoyed your stay – oh and that you’re now somewhere else.
Report Post »Jefferson
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 11:58amBoth Santorum and Gingrich’s campaigns are in DEBT, and they thought they were going to help solve America’s debt?!?
Now Santorum is probably going to sell out, and get a bailout from Romney’s campaign for turning over his support. That doesn’t sound like conviction or fiscal responsibility to me.
Meanwhile, Ron Paul the only candidate who is NOT supported by bankers or special interests, is NOT in debt, drew over 3000 people to his speech at Texas A&M.
That’s right. Sold out, spill over crowd, with 500 to 1000 more people sitting outside the auditorium watching on TV monitors.
No Republican candidate has drawn these type of crowds. No republican candidate has the broad spectrum of support from independents, recovering democrats, and TRUE conservatives.
Superstar Ken Doll will LOSE. Not just because Ron Paul supporters will stay home, but because he is no different than Barry, and will not garner the support and enthusiasm from the Republican base.
If the delegates do not come to their senses in Tampa, then you can look forward to another 4 years of an illegal occupant in the WH.
Report Post »Athinkerinaseaoflibs
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 12:33pm@ Hrothgar
Report Post »Don’t worry. I have visited Utah as well as have lived there in the past. My business associates did not have any problem in finding whatever they wanted. Booze, smokes and nudie bars were all found by them. I cannot attest to the “quality” of the opportunities as I did not participate in the evening’s festivities. They did report that it was easy to find the underbelly of society even in Utah.
soybomb315
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 10:36pmsantorum is out – now newt has no reason to still be in the race
Report Post »Got2bRoni
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 10:30pmLol. It is time for newt to step down… Romney is our only hope…
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 10:37pmi wouldnt call it hope….more like a plate of vegetables
Report Post »stumpy68
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 12:00amTrue but sad ill vote for him
Report Post »but i cant work up any enthusiasm
for him as a candidate .
dublinthewagons
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 7:35amWell you can re-elect hope & change or vote for no-hope. It is a sad day for the U.S. when your only choice is a negative vote. Mitt Romney is a Ted Kennedy look alike. With a sad heart I say Obama will beat him like a drum. America is in the toilet and OB & Mitt are fighting to see who fluses it.
Report Post »I will not take part in our nations demize. I will prepare for our last stand, my line is drawn.
What_Did_I_Miss
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 10:13pmHe spent $500 that he did not have. He is a natural for government work.
Report Post »madloosli
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 9:35pmIf everybody who hates or complains about Mitt would donate to Newt‘s compaign maybe he would have the money he needs but I don’t see that happening.
Report Post »Stuck_in_CA
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 7:50amMaybe they’re too blind to figure THAT out?
Report Post »Rohawk
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 9:17pmAs someone who’s candidate was newt (right after Bachman and Cain and before Santorum) I have lost all respect for him. He complains Rick should get out because Romney is the clear winner and then he won‘t drop out with his minute delegate total since he’s now cleared the field for himself. Apparently, if he can’t beat Romney noone should. I am not shocked he can’tt raise $500
Report Post »texrubarts
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:55pmGlenn Beck I love you BUT you are scraping the bottom of the barrel for a story here my friend!! You know damn well that Newt can afford $500. GIVE ME A BREAK…. Good grief Newt would NOT dare give his wife a piece of jewelry that cost only $500 SO a check for $500 is a drop in the bucket for him. SO GIVE IT A REST – LEAVE NEWT ALONE…. DIDN’T WE JUST CELEBRATE EASTER – A TIME OF REFLECTION AND FORGIVENESS. LOSE THE HATE – YOU SOUND LIKE OBAMA… TRUTH HURTS YOU BUT Newt is still the only one qualified to be the next president BUT I will vote for Romney because I want Obama tossed out of the white house!!!
Report Post »capelady
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 9:23pmGood for you – I agree! Newt has struggled on after Romney’s negative barrage and lies, but he is tenacious. He needs our support and everyone who wants a conservative in the White House should visit Newt.org and donate what you can. We have to push this to the convention so that we have a chance of nominating a conservative candidate that we can believe in. Newt is the only one withe the knowledge, experience, and fearlessness to stand up to the liberals, the establishment, the media, political correctness – and turn this nation around!
Report Post »MatrixRedPill
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 10:05pmNewt could be a set up to pull Tea Party votes away from other candidates? I have never trusted people who says all of the right words, like a salesman. Like Glenn says always ask Why?
Report Post »Bum thrower
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 10:32pmNewt woujld ge a GREAT President; unfortunately, he could not keep his ‘pickle in his pants’ so he ‘screwed’ his presidental chances away 20+ years ago.; duty, honor, county is eclipsed by a ‘pieces of ass’ at the moment………………sorry Newt; you blew it………..or rather, ‘screwed it’…..
Report Post »MS-GlenNBC
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 1:16amGreat post…
I have turned Glenn off. I can’t buy into his crap anymore. Andrew Breitbart said it best….. “Glenn Beck is dead to me”.
Newt Gingrich was the Front Runner going into Iowa…. What brought him down?
Romney’s Money…. Has anyone checked into the origins of that money?
Has anyone asked if the Church is financing Romney?
Here is the two Umpa Lumpas, Pat & Stu-pid, bragging about trashing Gingrich.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi2sJHeHg_8
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joel228
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 3:43amMS-GlenNBC, if you really have turned Glenn off why are you still here? You are the most prolific poster on the blaze – and least in worthwhile comments. Maybe it’s time you really turn off Glenn and spend more time with those who are like you. Huffington Post?
Report Post »Simonne
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 4:56amNewt is in debt in the tune of 5 million. Mitt is known to be a great & well liked manager so when he decided to run for president, he raised money & has great organizational skill. Newt & Santorum never had it but so jealous of Mitt because of it. It takes money to run a campaign & now Mitt will be outspent by Obama but he won’t continually whine about it because he is a classy guy. Newt is all over the place & would love to have Santorum supporters to send him money to get out of the hole. He is going nowhere. He always had grandiose ideas but no discipline which is needed to be president.
Report Post »Stuck_in_CA
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 7:54am@MS-GlenNBC Posted on April 11, 2012 at 1:16am
Meeeee too!
Report Post »Watchyer6
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 8:26amNewt needs to pack it in. It’s OVAH. It’s only about his ego now.
Report Post »abbygirl1994
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 1:15pmMSGLENNBC.. Being a Utahn I can tell you Romney has earned his own money! And that our church is not funding Romney! Our church has to many other things to do with its money. Like taking care of our own, with our welfare system, Building churches and temples… Humanitarian aid for people worldwide, perpetual education fund for poor in foreign countries, Church adoption agency and foster care, not one of our church leaders are paid they give of their time freely! I could go on, but since you choose to be ignorant I will leave you that way!
Report Post »Country
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:50pmOf course Newt would not win in Utah that is mostly Mormons, but he will go to Tampa and win Reagan style.
Report Post »Country
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:34pmGlenn has been campaigning against Newt since day one. Newt is a conservative and Romney is not. Newt can debate Obama and Romney can’t because he has too much in common with Obama. Newt can out debate Obama any day and that is common sense.
Report Post »qpwillie
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:43pm@Country
I’ll vote for Newt over Romney. At least Newt knows what a conservative is.
Of course, I will vote against 0bama when the time comes.
Report Post »colt1860
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:46pmI agree, Gingrich would crush Obama in a debate. Conservatives, for the most part, would NOT stay home, and would vote for him come election time. HOWEVER, in a general election, there aren’t enough conservatives to win an election. We need independents, republicans, democrats, and other voters on OUR side. Gingrich would not steal enough votes from Obama, nor would he convince enough democrats to vote for him; many of them hate his guts. I hope that enough democrats are not willing to vote for Obama again, and will vote for the Republican instead. But that’s not a strategy, that’s taking a chance.
Report Post »qpwillie
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:59pm@colt1860
Report Post »Independents tend to vote conservatives and moderates tend to keep what they have. I know the Republican establishment says otherwise but just look at past elections.
qpwillie
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 9:00pm@@colt1860
Report Post »Remember McCain?
colt1860
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 9:19pm@qpwillie Yes, I remember. That’s my concern.
Report Post »Exrepublisheep
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:26pmNewt is a progressive plant designed to drain republican super-pac money. But Gingrich is too stupid to see it.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:42pmThat’s wrong, although I appreciate your attempt to understand Gingrich’s motivations. I’ve gone through the same exercise myself.
IMO, Gingrich was never running for President in a serious way, and I think he was probably surprised when he actually won a primary. Here’s my idea. He for one thing is trying to become richer, so running for President was a way to sell his books. I think he also enjoys jetting here and there and living high on donations to his campaign. I think he likes being in the national spotlight and sounding smart (the guy actually is pretty smart). The thought of actually getting the nomination probably never crossed his mind, and was never his motivation.
My prediction: he’ll stay in the race only to spite Romney and all those people who are telling him to leave. Unless, that is, he sees some financial benefit from leaving the race.
Report Post »JustPeachy
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:13pmYa gotta know when to fold ‘em. . .
That goes for Paul too.
Sad to say, the elite Republicans won – again.
Looks like I’ll be voting AGAINST Obama AGAIN.
Well, at least he’ll LOOK better than either Gingrich or Paul! lol ;-)
Report Post »colt1860
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:30pmYou got that right. The elite Republicans have won. I do love a good fight though. And just for the record, the primaries ain’t over yet. I do not give up easily, I do not discourage, and I definitely don’t coward at the sight of the enemies approaching.
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest… Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left… Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove your foot from evil… Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
Report Post »RonPaulOrNoOne
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:37pmFold What? This isn’t poker Pal. This is an election and no one has enough delegates to win the nomination. So Ron Paul has no reason to drop out.
Report Post »RailRoadCar9
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:39pmrubbish i will not vote for mit, i will be writing Paul in simply because there is no difference between OBama and Romney they both are corporatist
Report Post »abbygirl1994
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:12pmThats okay, I doubt very few of Utahn’s would vote for Newt!
Report Post »Ditto Head
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 1:12amProbably not. Utahns are, in general, the stupidest people I have ever known. I know of what I speak. The best thing that ever came out of Utah was I-15.
Report Post »joel228
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 3:50amDit Head, coming from you I take that as a compliment.
Report Post »lel2007
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:11pmNewt has already lost the nomination; time for him to move on.
Report Post »RonPaulOrNoOne
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:42pmI dislike Newt but he didn’t lose the nomination. Stop saying it is over when it is not.
Report Post »colt1860
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:08pmMaybe Newt should ask Romney for financial help? That’s what Santorum is doing:
http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/santorum-asks-help-paying-down-campaign-debt/472906
Whether you like Mitt or not, he’s a great businessman, especially since he’s in cahoots with the major banks. Just ask his top donors:
Goldman Sachs $535,680
JPMorgan Chase & Co $375,650
Morgan Stanley $323,800
Credit Suisse Group $299,160
Citigroup Inc $282,765
Bank of America $277,850
Kirkland & Ellis $222,702
Barclays $221,650
PricewaterhouseCoopers $191,500
HIG Capital $188,500
Blackstone Group $178,800
Wells Fargo $163,200
UBS AG $156,550
Bain Capital $154,000
EMC Corp $128,300
Citadel Investment Group $122,125
Elliott Management $121,000
Bain & Co $113,300
Sullivan & Cromwell $107,150
The Villages $97,500
History records that the money changers have used every form of abuse, intrigue, deceit, and violent means possible to maintain their control over governments by controlling money and its issuance. – James Madison
If congress has the right under the Constitution to issue paper money, it was given them to use themselves, not to be delegated to individuals or corporations. – Andrew Jackson
Issue of currency should be lodged with the government and be protected from domination by Wall Street. We are opposed to… provisions [which] would place our currency and credit system in private hands. – Theodore Rooseve
Report Post »Jenny Lind
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:14pmObama gets more from the same institutions.
Report Post »colt1860
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:22pm@JennyLind Ain’t that a bit concerning? From the same institutions?
When a government is dependent upon bankers for money, they and not the leaders of the government control the situation, since the hand that gives is above the hand that takes… Money has no motherland; financiers are without patriotism and without decency; their sole object is gain.” – Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France, 1815
“The death of Lincoln was a disaster for Christendom. There was no man in the United States great enough to wear his boots and the bankers went anew to grab the riches. I fear that foreign bankers with their craftiness and tortuous tricks will entirely control the exuberant riches of America and use it to systematically corrupt civilization.” Otto von Bismark (1815-1898), German Chancellor, after the Lincoln assassination
“Money plays the largest part in determining the course of history.” Karl Marx writing in the Communist Manifesto (1848)
“The few who understand the system will either be so interested in its profits or be so dependent upon its favours that there will be no opposition from that class, while on the other hand, the great body of people, mentally incapable of comprehending the tremendous advantage that capital derives from the system, will bear its burdens without complaint, and perhaps without even suspecting that the system is inimical to their interests.” The Rothschild brothers of London writing to associates in New York, 1863
Report Post »Country
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:37pm@Jenny Lind Mitt is getting all that money this time around. Bought and paid for.
Report Post »jadams9845
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:06pmAmerIca can’t afford to have Newt on ANY ballot. Or Romney and Obama for that matter. This country is toast ( temporarily ). Patriots like me and millions of others will get it back. It will be, and MUST be, achieved peacefully. And it will.
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Report Post »THXll38
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:06pmLooks like it is Paul and Romney. Keep it up Dr. Paul! Your crowds are in the thousands and your delegate count is in the 300 range! The MSM is truly scared as well as the social and neo cons! Hence why you have little MSM and neocon talk radio publicity! This is a good thing because we need a true constitutional classical liberal running the country!
Report Post »RonPaulOrNoOne
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:41pmI just can’t stand when they tell us Paul has no chance, when he has way more delegates the media says he has & he gets 6-9 thousand people a speech but Romney can only get 4-5 hundred Things are going to change and Tampa will shock many many haters.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 9:05pmThe Blaze ignored the Veterans for RP marching on the Whitehouse. I don‘t think they’ll be able to ignore them marching on the convention if we get that division, which is the goal. Should be quite a sight. At least we know it will be the safest convention of all time. Think anyone else will have an army there?
Report Post »TeaPartyForRomney
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:05pmI hope now we can overcome the hurt feelings of a general election and go after the real enemy… Obama.
Minutes after Santorum announced his decision, Romney released this ad on Obama, taking him into the General Election: http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2012/apr/romney_fl_ad_obama.html
Report Post »RonPaulOrNoOne
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:43pmYour not real Tea Party if your for Romney. Your the Tea PARTY Rhinos that took over the true Tea Party.
Report Post »goobert
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:04pmThe real question for these so called conservative talk radio hosts will the finally get behind Doctor Paul or will they back Romney. The choice couldn’t be more clear. A white Obama carbon copy or a person who strictly adheres to the constitution 100 percent of the time.
Report Post »abbygirl1994
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:10pmWhy do you keep lying. Romney is nothing like Obama.. Obama has no business background.. and if push came to shove Obama probably can’t balance his own checkbook! Not the way he spends the countries money! Ron Paul should bow out he has not or will not ever get wnough points to win! Best thing he could do is bow out now!
Report Post »Daddymac10
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 2:02amWhat sense do it make to get behind a candidate who is already mathematically eliminated?? Guys need to start using your head..
Romney / Bachmann 2012
Report Post »colt1860
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 2:57pm@Daddymac10 Bachman, though a good pick, would be another “Palin” VP pick to the MSM, and just another McCain 2008 ticket to Conservatives, e.g. 2008 all over again. Nominating a moderate, and hoping that a conservatives candidate runs beside him is getting old, and it ain’t working.
Report Post »possom
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 8:03pmG’bye newt!
Report Post »khayesmom2
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 7:59pmNewt give it up already! Enough is enough! Move on.
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 11:14pmI’m going to submit Ron Paul as well.
Just pack it in I’d men. Enjoy the sunset of your life rather than pursue the vanity of power.
Report Post »jadams9845
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 7:59pmAmerica can’t afford to have Newt on ANY ballot. Or Romney or Obama for that matter.
Report Post »dublinthewagons
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 7:47amSo do we vote for the pig or the lipstick? This was our last chance @ taking back our country.
Report Post »Stick a fork in US we are done.
Maxim Crux
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 7:55pmNow that you defeated Santorum for Romney Newt…does not really seem to be any reason left to waste peoples money
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 7:51pmThrow in the towel Newt your check bounced you‘re a progressive and you won’t get the nomination so you’ll have to leave it to Mitt to replace the Marxist in chief.
Report Post »TSUNAMI-22
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 7:47pmYeah right. Gingrich bounced a check for $500.
Nice try, liberal propagandist of a newspaper.
Report Post »Cemoto78
Posted on April 10, 2012 at 7:45pmNewt, time to suspend your campaign too. Get over yourself because your main obstruction was you.
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