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So What Does He Believe? Gingrich Gives Confusing Statements About Individual Mandate

Yesterday, Newt Gingrich supported a “variation” of President Obama’s controversial individual insurance mandate. Today, he opposes the mandate “period.” What changed in 24 hours?

Mediaite’s Jon Bershad gives a narrative here. In short, here‘s what Gingrich told NBC’s David Gregory on“Meet the Press” yesterday when confronted with some past support of the mandate idea:

MR. GREGORY: Now, I know you’ve got big difference with what you call Obamacare. But back in 1993 on this program this is what you said about the individual mandate. Watch.
(Videotape, October 3, 1993)
REP. GINGRICH: I am for people, individuals–exactly like automobile insurance–individuals having health insurance and being required to have health insurance. And I am prepared to vote for a voucher system which will give individuals, on a sliding scale, a government subsidy so we insure that everyone as individuals have health insurance.
(End videotape)
MR. GREGORY: What you advocate there is precisely what President Obama did with his healthcare legislation, is it not?
REP. GINGRICH: No, it’s not precisely what he did.

[...]

REP. GINGRICH: Well, I agree that all of us have a responsibility to pay–help pay for health care. And, and I think that there are ways to do it that make most libertarians relatively happy. I’ve said consistently we ought to have some requirement that you either have health insurance or you post a bond…
MR. GREGORY: Mm-hmm.
REP. GINGRICH: …or in some way you indicate you’re going to be held accountable.
MR. GREGORY: But that is the individual mandate, is it not?
REP. GINGRICH: It’s a variation on it.

Watch it here:

Today, he’s singing a seemingly different tune. Gingrich released a YouTube video titled, “Newt: I oppose the Obamacare mandate. Period.” In it, he says, “I am completely opposed to the Obamacare mandate on individuals:”

Yesterday, a “variation.” Today, no mandate “period.”

But those comments aren’t the only ones that has Gingrich in the headlines. He’s also under fire for remarks he made about Rep. Paul Ryan’s plan to fix Medicare. Also on “Meet the Press” yesterday, Gingrich called Ryan’s proposed overhaul “right-wing social engineering“ and ”radical change.” From ABC:

“I don’t think right-wing social engineering is any more desirable than left-wing social engineering,” Gingrich said.  “I don’t think imposing radical change from the right or the left is a very good way for a free society to operate.”

Ryan’s plan, part of the GOP budget proposal for 2012, would establish insurance exchanges for older Americans and subsidize their purchase of a private insurance policy based on their income.

Republicans backing the budget say it would help cut the federal budget deficit by $5 trillion over the next 10 years.

That prompted a sharp retort by Ryan.

“With allies like that, who needs the left?” Ryan told guest host Raymond Arroyo on Laura Ingraham’s radio show. “Hardly is that social engineering and radical,” he said. “What’s radical is kicking the can down the road.”

Gingrich’s comments also sparked a response from possible 2012 GOP candidate Rick Santorum.

“For several years, Newt Gingrich has deserved a lot of credit for thinking through a great many issues in a serious and interesting fashion.  But his criticism of Congressman Paul Ryan‘s Medicare reform plan yesterday was a big departure from Speaker Gingrich’s often sound policy proposals,” he said in a statement.  “Contrary to what Speaker Gingrich said yesterday, the Ryan plan does not ‘suddenly impose’ ‘radical change.’”

Welcome to campaign season.

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Comments (163)

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  • NOBALONEY
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:21pm

    Newt.org=damage control

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  • MomaGrisley2
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:19pm

    This snake is showing his stripes…he is a RINO plain and simple and only cares about himself. There was a reason he left office people!

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  • HellAndBack
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:12pm

    He is WEAK and WishyWashy!!! NEVER APOLOGIZE for who you are..I think He is also too progressive. will not vote for him… Sorry Newt.

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  • Skippy Toes
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:12pm

    Boom, Losing! Newt doesn’t live in the same world as us,folks.
    Get him out of here now!

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  • BigDog2010
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:09pm

    Newt is not what we need. I would like to see Judge Andrew Napolitano as President and Rep. Allen West as VP. The Judge knows the Constitution and will follow it to the letter, including restricting government from telling you what products to buy and balance a budget.

    2012 Napolitano/West

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    • Mr. Nice Guy
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:37pm

      I was scrolling up from the bottom of the page when I first saw your post. I saw the last line and nearly had a stroke. I first thought of that other person with the same last name. Then I read your post and I’m almost recovered now.

      Anyway, that’s a very interesting comment, I haven’t seen the judge being discussed as a presidential candidate before. Although I respect him and agree with what you said, I don’t believe that he would electable as POTUS.

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  • RLTW
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:07pm

    So Newt gets ambushed about something he said 18yrs ago and I’m going to care? Corrected me wasn’t he using that tack to fight Hillarycare, and if so who cares.

    At this point we can only measure politicians by their inconsistencies, oh I don’t much care for Newt anyway.

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  • John-Mary
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:05pm

    Well, he‘s toast as far as I’m concerned. I always thought he was a solution, now it‘s crystal clear he’s not.
    How can anyone compare auto insurance to health insurance? If I want to have the privilege of driving a car in my state I need Insurance to protect You from ME when I am involved in an accident.
    Health insurance protects ME from my illness/injury. If I choose to protect myself from myself, I’ll buy health insurance. Progressives are about slavery of the people, whichever party they’re in.

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  • rfycom
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:03pm

    he will support what ever the hell will get him elected PEOPLE.

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  • oldasdirt
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:02pm

    I am very glad to here support for Herman Cain and Allen West.I like them both,but I am still hopeing for Michel Bachman.
    Newt as far as I care can STFU.

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  • let us prey
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:00pm

    You know, I don’t believe the gop Romney etc, would do anything but try to tweak his healthcare plan. I can almost hear Boehner say the same thing. West says chipping away at it wont work, we must get rid of it. This does seem like the way to go.

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  • elkhunter48
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:59pm

    I like Newt, but, I think a West Cain would be hillarius. Watching the Sharpton‘s and the Jackson’s calling them Uncle Tom’s. Only because BO wouldn‘t be able to call them Uncle Tom’s. I wonder if Black Panthers would stop the black folk from voting…..

    Other than the hilarious issue with the (uneducated black voter) it’s probably not that good a ticket. However, the uneducated black vote is about 70% of the black vote. That means they’d garner about 1M or so votes from the black folks.

    I don’t see how Santoria will win – he couldn’t even win his state senate seat. Lot’s of time to see how if flushes out.

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  • Smith29-2
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:57pm

    What worries me with no Huckabee is that we are going to be sending another John Mccain/ Bob Dole against the Annointed One, which means we will have 4 more years. To me we need someone who listen to the people and not drive them away with Doublespeak and attacks on their own members.

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    • Mandors
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:16pm

      McCain/Dole is a great analogy.

      The effort may better be spent taking back the Senate and veto proofing the house.

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  • 1stAdmendment
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:57pm

    If obama made it to the white house so can newt Gingrich!!

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  • momprayn
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:56pm

    Yeah, I don’t really trust him but I agree with a lot of other things he talks about – but I never thought he’d be a great President. This just confirms it more. He’s too “old establishment ”let’s all get along” type Repub.” – NOT what we need. Rush was saying he thinks these establishment types don’t really think we have a very severe & drastic problem like Tea Party types do. They think it’ll be fine as long as we keep control of the money – same cycle as the past. They’re not really that worried about the nation being “taken down” or anything. Oh well – no, don’t think he gets my vote.

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    • maryslittlelamb
      Posted on May 17, 2011 at 9:49am

      @MomPrayin
      ”let’s all get along” type Repub.”
      —————————————————–
      I soooo agree! I was a BIG fan of Newt’s and have spoken out for him here at the Blaze. But over the years I‘ve noticed several places where I’ve had to explain away alliances he’s made. He seems to think it’s “noble” to include “everybody” in the national conversation, even admitted Communists. That’s not my idea of re-establishing American Exceptionalism!

      Draft Allen West for President in 2012!

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  • Mr. Nice Guy
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:55pm

    Mr. Gingrich is a very smart man, perhaps too smart.

    America will not elect him president due to his personal life. Other candidates would do well to choose him for V.P. however.

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  • netmail
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:54pm

    Historically, Newt has brilliantly articulated strong conservative ideas and plans. Confusion is just what we DON’T need at this time. Someone TRULY trustworthy and competent needs to ‘RISE UP’ and win in 2012….or ‘bye, bye American Pie’….period.

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  • lynnissmart
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:53pm

    Are you kidding me…..what’s he on!!!! Talk about dividing the republican party!

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    • AmeriCat
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 3:37pm

      Is Newt going New World Order on us?
      Or is he actually quite cunning….

      Is Newt actually going for votes from: Democrats ! ! !
      who will NOT vote for Obama, Independents, and Establishment GOP?

      Newt looks out only for himself, proven, and now is he playing TRICKS?
      Is this what Nikki Haley meant when she said to GOP hopefuls, “No Tricks”?

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  • REETZBEE
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:53pm

    I think Mark Stein is right about Newt. He knows he‘s never going to win the primary and he’s only running to bolster his speaking fees while promoting all his books. Newt is yesterdays news and he’s had his day in the sun. We need a fighter not an old goat who likes to see himself on TV. Can’t see his plastic wife as first lady either.

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    • ShyMan
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:57pm

      Right on!

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    • AmeriCat
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 3:32pm

      Every bit of what you say makes absolute sense!
      Why does Hannity get so excited when he comes on…and so often?

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  • Barry
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:52pm

    GOP needs new blood. Who in the hell excites you?

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  • ShyMan
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:51pm

    I’d support any political-wannabe that would come out and say
    “abortion is always wrong and taking money from one person
    to give to another person is stealing.”

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    • sWampy
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 3:00pm

      I think a lot of people would love that person.

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  • Untameable-kate
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:46pm

    I won’t vote for Gingrich anyways.

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    • TexasCommonSense
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:54pm

      Did you see his ad where he and Pelosi were speaking in support of cap and trade? He lost any little bit of hope I had in him then.

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    • Untameable-kate
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:24pm

      Yes, I saw that ad. Newt has too much rino blood for me. Alot of people calling for West/Cain are thinking we can easily defeat BO with an all black ticket regardless of the candidates appeal to conservatives and independents. Palin won’t get the independent vote nor will she get a great portion of the republican vote. Romney and Huckabee are rinos. Bachman may be the best bet. I would like to see Bachman/West maybe, altho West hasn’t shown any interest. I wish Christie would run.

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    • BBinOk
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 3:30pm

      Untameable-Kate. You rail on Newt for being progressive, and bring up Christie as a candidate you wwould support. I would suggest that you research Mr. Christie much deeper than the youtube videos of his speeches about the teachers union. He’s a big-time progresie himself. Supports Cap and Trade, not a real strong voice of opposition to Obamacare. Christie is not the last great hope of the union. Far from it.

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  • NC
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:44pm

    A a good ole boy from Georgia, I remember voting for Newt as his national political career started. Unfortunately, he has too many skeletons in his closet that the press is just waiting to expose.

    I hate to see Newt spend all those millions only to lose.

    NC

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    • sissykatz
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:28pm

      NC
      I am not arguing I am just asking seriously. What skeletons does everyone keep talking about? I know he cheated on his wife and I know she had cancer, Is that all they are talking about? If so I do not consider that skeletons. I did not agree with what he did, but is he condemned forever for THAT? I mean you probably could not find handful of politicians who have not cheated with women or men. I could not believe Clinton that was literally having “sex” in the oval office, Committed purgery on the stand, stole from the Wh and Air Force one, was under suspicion for Vinces “suicide” and half the Country thinks he is the best thing since sliced bread. I am asking this question with all seriousness can someone explain if this is what they are talking about? And why is his indescretion worse than others? Please help me understand. Please know I do not agree with what he did, but everyone else gets a second chance and I was wondering why he is still condemned for that. Is there more to this than I know. Comments welcome.

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    • Entropy
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 5:51pm

      Hey Sissy, Newt is a big govt goon that wants to control your life just like any other BG goon does. He is not for personal freedoms he is for control. He is a dinasaur, he is old news. His ideas are not going to cut it with the TEA party. No way.

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  • Eblaze44
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:43pm

    Just say NO! NO Newt! I’m for Herman Cain.

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    • poverty.sucks
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:48pm

      West-Cain can really stick-it to Obama. 90% of Black folk voted for Obama.

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    • doublezero12
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:51pm

      Same here. It must me Cain!

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    • PER100
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:58pm

      Herman or Sarah, time for conservative values not would be’s and RINOs

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    • Wilma
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:44pm

      @Poverty.Sucks

      The majority of Blacks are Democrats. They view conservative Blacks with suspicion, considering them traitors to their race or White wannabes. I’m not so sure a conservative African-American candidate, no matter how exceptional would make a big difference.

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    • sWampy
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:59pm

      Wilma, most blacks are conservatives, but just to poorly educated to realize that the democrats are nothing like them.

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    • sbeejustsaying
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 3:41pm

      I like what I have seen of Herman Cain and I like Ron Paul too. I don‘t agree with everything he says but he isn’t your average politician.

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    • Inmyopinion
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 5:52pm

      Newt is for Newt. He is another egotistical, self serving, lying, Rino of the old school. Their motto is “Do as I say, not as I do!” Nothing more needs to be said.

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    • escape_from_socialism
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 6:19pm

      What do you know people about Herman Cain? I don’t know too much about him, other then he was on board of KY FED. FED – you know, the banking monopoly, lending money to us on interest.

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  • Robert-CA
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:41pm

    I don’t trust him or Romney .

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    • Jaycen
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:51pm

      Me, either.

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    • GulfPeg
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 3:15pm

      I don’t either. Newt just proved he is a RINO PROGRESSIVE! I just lost my respect for him.

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    • AmeriCat
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 3:30pm

      I don’t either. ObamaCare, Cap N Trade, what next? Has he truly changed?
      I have always suspected that he rode on Reagan’s coattails simply for votes,
      his book and later his movie about Reagan.

      It all seemed bizarre because Newt did not espouse Reagans’ principles.

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    • Entropy
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 5:42pm

      Newt Gingrich is a big govt RINO that has yearned to be president his whole life. I do not trust him as far as I can throw my house. People need to understand, that if you don‘t work and don’t provide for yourself then you do not deserve a dang thing. And that includes healthcare. I am sick to death of the freeloaders and the illegal aliens coming here to suck off of the rest of us. He is going nowhere.

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  • poverty.sucks
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:40pm

    Everyone makes a mistake, how many more can Gingrich afford?

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    • Revere1
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:44pm

      Newt is going to need to get his story straight if he expects people to believe he’s a conservative. http://www.elephantwatcher.com/2011/05/newt-gingrich-officially-announces-he.html

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    • lovenfl3
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:50pm

      Well that didn’t last long. Newt was already on thin ice with many conservatives. I’m still waiting to see who else is getting in. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci80MAUh6os

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    • Ballgame
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:51pm

      Newt Gingrich will make mistake after mistake after mistake. He is a point blank RINO. Newt will not have the backing of the Tea Party. Poverty I’m sure Newt gives you a tingle.

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    • DrFrost
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:52pm

      You’re asked a question on air… you have all of 2 seconds to pose an intelligent response. Later, after more thought, you come to a different conclusion.

      That’s ok.

      BUT…. the fact that he said “Well, I agree that all of us have a responsibility to pay–help pay for health care.” bothers me to no end. The candidate I’d like to vote for would simply never make this statement. And I generally like Newt….. I mean, anyone that MSNBC despises can’t be all bad.

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    • FreedomFighter2006
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:58pm

      Gingrich is a worse canadate than John McCain was… Who is going to step up and give the American people what they want!?!? A God fearing, true freedom loving, conservative, bull-dog who doesn’t take crap from anyone!

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    • BIGJAYINPA
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:12pm

      If you think healthcare is expensive now. Just wait until it provided FREE by the GOVERNMENT….Just sayin’

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    • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:15pm

      Not many, when you make mistakes on the POTUS level, nations are at stake to be lost or saved in the world. Not many mistakes at all.

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    • Joseph28
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:19pm

      Sorry it just all adds up, this, pelosi on the couch, and his weak knee’d stances on virtually all the issues makes him a complete zero. I wish I could support this guy but I cant and wont support anyone that has progessive leanings and cant keep his story straight. I mean he sounded like Obama trying to explain himself out of one of his lies.

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    • CatB
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:24pm

      I don’t trust him … REPEAL OBAMACARE >>>>> PERIOD!

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    • 13th Imam
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:25pm

      Clear as Barry’s transparency. 18 years ago Areola Huffungton was a conservative when she had a conservative sugar daddy. now she’s a *******. 28 years ago Barry had a boyfriend in college, now he’s a solid hetero.

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    • OneFootRandy
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:29pm

      He couldnt afford this one. Newt is a phony and we are all in worse shape than we are now if he gets the nomination.

      Now is the point in history where the republican nomination needs to be devoid of politics as usual. Now is the time to bring in a fresh new voice, one that has credibility to Tea Party values. Newt is a long ways from that.

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    • kentuckypatriot
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:33pm

      Newt’s an idiot. I don’t trust him. Herman Cain 2012

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    • Anonymous T. Irrelevant
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:33pm

      I‘ve been hearing some pretty strange things come out of Newt’s mouth over the last 7-8 years. THEN, his commercial with Pelosi was IT for me. I will be voting for someone else. I thought Newt was starting to wise up, but I was wrong.

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    • pajamash
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:36pm

      “You’re asked a question on air… you have all of 2 seconds to pose an intelligent response. Later, after more thought, you come to a different conclusion.”
      ___________________________________________________________________

      Doctor – Should not someone who has spent months deciding to run or not to run have taken the time to solidify their viewpoints on a wide variety of important issues? These examples show that Newt doesn’t have a firm understanding of where he stands or where he “should” stand.

      I heard some local conservative radio hosts this morning discussing how the local Republicans still don’t understand that the “political winds” have changed. I suspect Newt falls into this catagory.

      Newt! You need to be in favor of getting Government off our backs!! Not for creating another venue for the government to impose on American’s.

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    • Who would Jesus bomb?
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:38pm

      Personally I think Gingrich would make a good prez but I don‘t think he’ll have a snowball‘s chance so I wish he’d step aside and support someone who can actually win the election, like Allen West or Gov. Christie.

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    • TreyMays
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:38pm

      I agree with DrFrost.

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    • 408 CheyTac
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:41pm

      More waffling BS from another progressive-republican.

      Can’t vote for one of these morons, I’ll stay home before I go vote for this joker, huckabee, romney, or any of their sort.

      They are entitled to make mistakes, but giving a chance to make mistakes we have to pay for is stupid. Newt is trying to play the definition/word game, the single most useless, frustrating thing I see politicians do.

      Stick a fork in him-he’s done.

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    • Code_Orange
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:44pm

      Welcome brother Newt,

      Persons who are insincere (some liars) have a pathological need to say whatever seems popular, and they often cannot keep their acts together.

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    • Showtime
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:54pm

      I used to like Newt, but he’s turning into a RINO, it seems. Then there is the $6,000 in back taxes his business owes in four states.

      Draft Allen West for President in 2012!

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    • Jediusetheforce
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 3:09pm

      Just launch the nukes Ok.

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    • jeffyfreezone
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 3:20pm

      Stick a fork in him, he’s DONE!

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    • raiderglenn
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 3:26pm

      To ALL conservatives:

      Just say NO to Newt ‘McCain2.0′ Gingrich for 2012…

      He‘s just what we DON’T need!

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    • 101
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 3:30pm

      Gingrich is a fish out of water, he will flip flop around until he’s cooked.

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    • sbeejustsaying
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 3:37pm

      Why is heathcare such a difficult thing. Let’s make it easy. Insurance is a safty net if something goes wrong. If you don’t have insurance then you have to pay 100% out of pocket. No free service and that means you illegals.

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    • azrally
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 4:19pm

      Although Mr. Gingrich’s words sound like a contradiction, they are two different parts of a straight forward policy. There can not be a Federal mandate for insurance coverage, but each State may develop their own program, this has been his point of view since “Obamacare” was signed. As far as his statement that all Americans need to participate to pay for health care, he has never advocated we are paying for “everyone’s” health care, but we need to show that we are capable of paying for our own healthcare. There is no debate that a large amount of healthcare’s increase in fees is due to unpaid bills. The responsible candidate for President has to have a plan that will guarantee that each person is able to pay for their healthcare, so “we the people” are not stuck with the bill as we are today. Stop falling for the sound bites, and talking points, and start using your mind to fully understand a policy, and decide for yourself if it is something reasonable.

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    • republitarian
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 4:25pm

      He‘ll keep on making mistakes if he can’t get out of this coffee shop debate mentality. This is Meet The Press! You don’t have five minutes to make your point however clever it may be. This is a sound bite world and he gave them just what they wanted.

      I have to give credit to Revere1 and Elephant Watcher. He called it. Newt’s brains will get in the way of his message.

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    • escape_from_socialism
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 6:16pm

      Major reason of high health care cost is ton of regulations, fees and bunch of other anti-free market stuff, not unpaid bills.

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    • OnceADem
      Posted on May 16, 2011 at 6:16pm

      Newt’s toast! He might as well pack his bag and go home!

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    • HairOfTheDogSob
      Posted on May 17, 2011 at 6:26am

      Sounds to me like just another whore who got paid with my tax dollar…Bachman/Palin…in that order..not a winner you say?..perhaps..but I’ll ..sleep at night…put that in your pipe and smoke it ..

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    • jackrorabbit
      Posted on May 17, 2011 at 10:41am

      Bye Newt, don’t let the door hitcha, where the good Lord splitcha. You are no longer a “conservative” in my eyes. It is called a Freudian slip, and if we just say, it was a mistake. You don’t say a mistake unless you believe it somewhere in your being.

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    • Susan Harkins
      Posted on May 17, 2011 at 2:19pm

      “REP. GINGRICH: Well, I agree that all of us have a responsibility to pay–help pay for health care. And, and I think that there are ways to do it that make most libertarians relatively happy.”

      Gingrich, you friggin’ idiot. How can you sit there and tell me (as a long-standing LIBERTARIAN) say that you believe that I have to pay for everyone’s health care in the entire country, and that you can force me to do it in a way THAT I WILL BE RELATIVELY HAPPY?

      Relative to WHAT, Ging-Grinch? Relatively happy, as compared to a Communist Serf?

      How about this — I pay for my own healthcare and YOU pay for everyone elses, since you want it so bad!

      The day you get my “LIBERTARIAN” vote, is the day that HELL FREEZES! Drop out of the race, RINO SOCIALIST! You are in the way!

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    • Susan Harkins
      Posted on May 17, 2011 at 2:37pm

      BLAZERS — DO NOT VOTE FOR THIS GUY. HE IS A THREAT TO YOUR FINANCES AND YOUR LIBERTY! In the second video, he says that he is against the “Obamacare” mechanism; however, he doesnt come clean on that he still believes that YOU should pay for the coverage of others, via higher taxes, through some sort of socialized healthcare.

      NEWT should be tuned out and we should be look closer into the RNC and the Republican Party Establishment to see who is catoring to the backing of ALL OF THESE RINOS that have showed up on the policital scene, these past few months.

      Something stinks, and its COMING OUT OF THE RNC!

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    • tifosa
      Posted on May 18, 2011 at 5:15am

      …….sooooo, 3 out in 24hrs. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENTERESTING! Gets “curiouser and curiouser”

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