Tag Archives: Newt Gingrich

Florida paper backs a Gingrich presidency (16)

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jack

Jacksonville, Florida (CNN) - The Tampa Tribune endorsed Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, who the newspaper said is an “innovative problem-solver with rock-hard conservative credentials,” over Mitt Romney, whom it called the “safer choice.” Sunday’s endorsement from the city’s second-largest newspaper … Continue reading →

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Fulford: The chutzpah of Gingrich (15)

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Jack

Floridians are ecstatic about the latest turn in the Republican presidential primaries: the raising of Newt Gingrich to the status of serious contender. The vote here on Tuesday may be the most significant political event in the state since 2000, … Continue reading →

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Despite a bad debate, Floridians could do worse than to boldly go with Newt Gingrich (15)

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Jack

Newt Gingrich is in danger of becoming a political punchline. Halfway through last night’s CNN Republican debate, moderator Wolf Blitzer asked, “Why would your wife make the best First Lady?” I so wanted Newt to answer, “Because my wives are used … Continue reading →

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O’Sullivan: Send Us Newt (15)

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jack

The arguments against Gingrich are not compelling Last fall, people in Washington told me, “Get over it, Melissa. Newt’s not going to be the nominee.” Later, in New York City over Thanksgiving, I was told, “Get over it, Melissa. It’s … Continue reading →

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Gingrich decries decision to hold debate applause (15)

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Jack

Newt Gingrich, who surged ahead in the South Carolina Republican presidential primary after raucous response from the crowds attending two debates there, on Tuesday threatened to quit participating in any future debate if the audience is silenced. The threat came … Continue reading →

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Wiles: Newt Brings Gaelic Fury To The GOP Race (15)

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Jack

“Kit” Daugherty’s fine broth of a boy just upended Republican politics. Newt Gingrich’s winning streak may not last. But, until then, American voters have front row seats to enjoy something very old. Julius Caesar’s troops experienced it when they landed … Continue reading →

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Harnden: The fight is on! (11)

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Jack

What a turnaround! A week ago, it look like Mitt Romney was going to head into the Florida primary with three victories under his belt. Then it turned out that Rick Santorum won Iowa after all and South Carolina voters … Continue reading →

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Rogers: What We Really Learned from ABC News and Marianne Gingrich

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Jack

Anyone who made the decision last night, as I did, to watch Nightline’s appallingly tawdry interview with the second Mrs. Newt Gingrich learned nothing new about the target, whose marital infidelities are well known, but did, however, witness two of the most … Continue reading →

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Romney struggles to hold off Gingrich (12)

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Jack

Columbia (South Carolina): Mitt Romney is struggling to hold on to the mantle of inevitable Republican presidential nominee as South Carolinians prepare to cast votes in their primary election on Saturday, with the latest polls giving rival Newt Gingrich the advantage. … Continue reading →

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