Gingrich admits Romney would be on his short list for VP
posted at 6:50 pm on December 8, 2011 by Tina Korbe
Very magnanimous of the former Speaker, especially given Mitt Romney’s recent stepped-up attacks against him:
But why did he take the bait at all? He could just as easily have remained indifferent, have answered with a simple, “I’d have to give it thought.” He won’t win over Romney supporters — and he significantly owes his own surge to the appetite for an anti-Romney. To praise Romney as “competent” and “serious” might be true as far as it goes — but it also reminds voters that, in some ways, Romney and Gingrich are very much alike. They’re both ambitious, intelligent and susceptible to switching positions.
Too much to take away from a polite reply to a polite question? Maybe. But, while Newt has done well with his magnanimous shtick and while I wholeheartedly wish all the candidates would refrain from tearing each other down, he needn’t sing the praises of his rivals, either. Plus, I’m just really not sure what Romney would add to Gingrich’s ticket, except more ammunition for accusations of inconstancy from the DNC. At this point, that works the other way around, too: Given how deeply Gingrich’s conservative credentials have been called into question under the new scrutiny of his frontrunner status, I’m not sure he’d add much conservative reassurance to a Romney ticket, either.
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I’m going to get carpal tunnel scrolling past this azzh#le’s screeds.
katy the mean old lady on December 8, 2011 at 11:00 PM
thatsafactjack on December 8, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Thanks for laying out the rules for us. I’m sure Ed will be pleased.
4:00 comes early. ‘Night folks.
predator on December 8, 2011 at 11:02 PM
True but you got some opinions anyway you lucky sod!
So six or one or a half dozen of the other?
And how pray tell have we been abusing this forum Skippy?
I am sure that we will be able to somehow overcome the trauma of new opinions.
sharrukin on December 8, 2011 at 11:03 PM
I suspect you are wrong as to whether he has learned anything. What you tend to think has no logical foundation. We need a leader who is a proven and committed capitalist with proven and terrific management skills. Unfortunately, Gingrich didn’t learn the lessons of Freddie Mac until September 2008 which means that he’s not any brighter on this issue than McCain. If you can forgive Gingrich for promoting the Freddie Mac socialist housing scheme – and then lying about it – you have no standards. What treachery is next with this narcissist? He made his fortune as a lobbyist. He would be a disaster if elected. And he’s not electable. And nether is Bachmann as much as she would be a better president than Gingrich.
Basilsbest on December 8, 2011 at 11:08 PM
Sweet dreams!!
Cindy Munford on December 8, 2011 at 11:09 PM
Cindy – If you’re going to drag in strays off the street, at least scoop up after them. I think that one has worms.
;)
Laura in Maryland on December 8, 2011 at 11:10 PM
But isn’t he cute?
Cindy Munford on December 8, 2011 at 11:11 PM
I agree I’d like to see more passion (I think it’s hard for him – not because he’s a wimp, but because it’s just not his nature or training to go negative). But just as important, he needs to stop the generalities and talk with far more specificity. He shouldn’t just say things like “Obama’s regulatory zeal has cost us jobs”, he should cite exactly what jobs Obama’s policies have cost us and name the companies – the coal plants which have closed, jobs lost in Gulf Coast because they ignored judges orders and endlessly stalled, medical device companies which shut down, and so forth. And he needs to be more specific about how his own business experience. How did he create jobs? What jobs did he create or lay the groundwork for so they could be created? He should also talk more about his work as a consultant – how he not only invested in new companies, and came in to turn around failing enterprises, with sound advice.
His ability to attract Indys and Dems was always going to be there whether he played to the middle or not, not because he’s a “RINO” but because he’s a very tolerant guy and is not threatening to people who are willing to vote for Republicans and are drawn to fiscal conservativism, but who are themselves social liberals and don’t want what they see as a “right wing extremist”. Social issues override fiscal issues for this group, just as some social cons put social issues first.
Make up your mind. First you say that we all know there are social liberals who are fiscal cons, and then you demand I name them. And what the hell is a “pone spouting”? And blah blah blah with the “political expediency” talking point. We’ve heard it a million times already. Try coming up with something new and different and original.
Buy Danish on December 8, 2011 at 11:11 PM
via Debbie Schlussel: New Newt Gingrich Global Warming Book to be Released in 2013
heroyalwhyness on December 8, 2011 at 11:14 PM
Those are skidmarks, not screeds. It keeps dragging its butt on the carpet and leaving nasty stains on the threads. Mrs. Munford needs to send it to the pound.
Laura in Maryland on December 8, 2011 at 11:14 PM
You’re too soft-hearted. Send it obedience school and buy it a choke-collar.
Laura in Maryland on December 8, 2011 at 11:16 PM
You should keep him. I forsee hours of fun here. Make sure you get him neutered and tatooed. Oh, and shove soe Red Man down his throat. That will take care of the worms. The mange?
Well that could be a problem.
katy the mean old lady on December 8, 2011 at 11:17 PM
Yes I am. How could I not be on to you, you’re so obvious? Hot Air is paying you to annoy me? I think they are too ethical to do that but if they are, you should give the money back. You don’t annoy me. You amuse me.
Basilsbest on December 8, 2011 at 11:17 PM
Why? Is Romney going to bring in the Massachusetts vote for Newt? Romney would be a huge mistake as Newt’s VP.
RJL on December 8, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Romney would be a huge mistake
as Newt’s VP.RJL on December 8, 2011 at 11:20 PM
FIFY
Laura in Maryland on December 8, 2011 at 11:25 PM
Cindy Munford on December 8, 2011 at 11:26 PM
No, I’m just going to ignore him. We seem to be having a severe case of male hormonal imbalance on HotAir tonight. Must be something in the air.
Cindy Munford on December 8, 2011 at 11:27 PM
What is the pay scale to annoy people on HotAir?
I’m tired of doing it for free.
viking01 on December 8, 2011 at 11:29 PM
LOL! I’ll never tell.
Cindy Munford on December 8, 2011 at 11:32 PM
thatsafactjack on December 8, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Grace is indignant but I defend your right to be U.
Schadenfreude on December 8, 2011 at 11:35 PM
Cindy Munford on December 8, 2011 at 11:27 PM
Dear Lady, the world is full of chaff.
Makes you that much more special.
Schadenfreude on December 8, 2011 at 11:36 PM
RomneyGingrich would be a huge mistake asNewt’sRomney’s VP.RJL on December 8, 2011 at 11:20 PM
FIFY
Laura in Maryland on December 8, 2011 at 11:25 PM
FIFY
OrthodoxJew on December 8, 2011 at 11:37 PM
Well I must say I am feeling mighty “special” tonight.
Cindy Munford on December 8, 2011 at 11:38 PM
It’s just Hot.
Have a good night Cindy and dream of eagles.
Schadenfreude on December 8, 2011 at 11:38 PM
I think Newt is thinking of a strategery for the Taxachusetts GOP to get Bawney Fwank’s seat.
Let me rephrase that….
viking01 on December 8, 2011 at 11:41 PM
You’re our special Lady, every night. The more things change around here, the more they remain the same. The big shift happened a while ago and the parlor is no longer what it used to be. Still, it has some good corners left and is fortunately big enough. It’s still a free country, for now. Let all be. We have a big job ahead of us and this is tiny nuts.
Schadenfreude on December 8, 2011 at 11:41 PM
Sweet dreams.
Cindy Munford on December 8, 2011 at 11:41 PM
Cindy, et al.
If you want a prime example of abusing a forum, look at the comments you and your ‘virtual friends’ have been making since you got your noses out of joint. Does any of this have to do with the Republican primary? Newt Gingrich? Conservatism? You seemed incapable of remaining focused on the topic at hand even before registration was opened.
You’ve got a lot of nerve inferring that new posters to this forum should act as your guests and acting as though you have any ownership over this forum. Everyone who is signed on has a right to post here and they have the right, by virtue of the admonition of the hosts of HOTAIR against trolling,to expect to be able to do that without being harassed. Obviously there was a dire need for some new posters on this site.I can understand why HOTAIR decided to open registration.
thatsafactjack on December 8, 2011 at 11:45 PM
Brooms and witches are indignant.
Schadenfreude on December 8, 2011 at 11:48 PM
Aha !
Now we know who got kicked out of the Optimist’s Society.
viking01 on December 8, 2011 at 11:48 PM
Ed, Allah, thanks for the new toy. It is very entertaining, and we’re going to have lots and lots of fun playing withi it. I just hope I get a turn before someone else breaks it.
Laura in Maryland on December 8, 2011 at 11:50 PM
There’s a sign-up sheet, you know?
viking01 on December 8, 2011 at 11:51 PM
That thing is too righteous. Let it play with itself. It’ll break many mirrors.
Schadenfreude on December 8, 2011 at 11:54 PM
:D
Laura in Maryland on December 8, 2011 at 11:55 PM
It is the “new” Newtsky schtick. It seems to be working, but I agree with you Tina,
AshleyTKing on December 8, 2011 at 11:59 PM
Laura in Maryland:
When exactly DID you win MISS CONGENIALITY, sugar? Maybe you ought to drag your bulk up off of that couch, and put down that chicken leg, and clamber up those basement stairs, and go out for a walk. You could use an airing.
See? Anyone can be rude.
thatsafactjack on December 8, 2011 at 11:59 PM
Romney/Gingrich or Gingrich/Romney.
Kinda like Larry/Curly/Moe or Curly/Moe/Larry.
Splashman on December 9, 2011 at 12:01 AM
That’s a fact, Jack!
Schadenfreude on December 9, 2011 at 12:01 AM
Expecting our candidates to show up sober, and be able to put two sentences together isn’t an “impossible to please” level to reach.
I see math isn’t your strong suit. Or maybe it’s honesty that isn’t your strong suit. Or maybe you’re just clueless. He earned that amount over 7-8 years, so it wouldn’t be $30,000 a week.
xblade on December 9, 2011 at 12:03 AM
You just fact-checked Mr. factual. He has something in common with Obama.
Schadenfreude on December 9, 2011 at 12:06 AM
I was pretty excited when Gov. Perry got in the race, it was a most unfortunate thud to Earth. I am sure he was sober but in this case that knowledge wasn’t helpful.
Cindy Munford on December 9, 2011 at 12:07 AM
Schadenfreude,
I’m new that an example was the best way to illustrate my point.
Rudeness requires no talent and very little intellect. It requires only an innate nastiness of spirit and a willingness to indulge it. Keeping one’s darker nature in check requires restraint. Something that seems to be sadly lacking in many on this forum.
thatsafactjack on December 9, 2011 at 12:08 AM
x-blade: if you have a problem with the figures, I’d suggest that you take it up with “The Weekly Standard” since those figures were quoted in an article in that publication. As I indicated, all of those issues that I wish to hear GINGRICH discuss came from articles in various conservative publication that I read over the course of the last week. Your defense does nothing to convince me, particularly as you sited NO SOURCE for your comment. I’m interested in seeing and hearing GINGRICH discuss these issues. I did make that clear in my post. I’m neither attacking nor defending him. I do, however, wish to witness him addressing them so that I can make up my own mind about them.
thatsafactjack on December 9, 2011 at 12:14 AM
The single greatest contributor to humor is the one who takes himself too seriously.
anuts on December 9, 2011 at 12:15 AM
thatsafactjack on December 9, 2011 at 12:08 AM
I’ll extend you a very friendly ‘hand’, or an e-hand, so to write…I agree with you, on the topic of rudeness.
However, right and well intended, even darker-side restrained as you may be, your approach of telling the commenters here on “how it is or is going to be, now that you are here” is not a way to win friends or influence others, or even get others to read and contemplate what you say.
You’ll find that I suffer a lot of nonsense, much of it I disagree with. I just don’t suffer arrogance and foolishness, especially not from our side.
Also, the ‘rules’ of the forum are such that at night, when the moderators go to sleep and kind of leave the bar open, the topics are whatever the turn into.
In any event, I’m trying to say – you’re ok, they’re ok, let it be. Just get rid of Obama next year. It’s all I ask for.
Welcome on board and try to relax. Plenty of fighting to do in the next year. Best regards.
p.s. not all is a fact, Jack :)
Schadenfreude on December 9, 2011 at 12:17 AM
anuts:
With a quote like that… you should know.
thatsafactjack on December 9, 2011 at 12:17 AM
thatsafactjack, one more thing – many on this forum are not rude, just wity. You must have a pretty thick skin around here, though it is way milder than at other forums, still.
Schadenfreude on December 9, 2011 at 12:19 AM
Since Newt Gingrich isn’t as far as I know, a commenter on this forum what makes you think he will be addressing those issues here? What was the point of posting here at all? Wouldn’t E-mailing Mr Gingrich directly make more sense if that is in fact your intent?
sharrukin on December 9, 2011 at 12:20 AM
Actually, Cindy had won Miss Congenialtiy three years in a row. I keep getting voted most likely to wedgie a troll.
I think I will get up and take a walk. Go get your leash and I’ll take you out.
*whistles* Go on, boy!
Laura in Maryland on December 9, 2011 at 12:22 AM
What did the Howard Bros. (and Larry Fine) every do to you.
*glares menacingly*
;D
Laura in Maryland on December 9, 2011 at 12:25 AM
Unfortunately, you’ve got me there.
Laura in Maryland on December 9, 2011 at 12:27 AM
Too late. Look what it did to the carpet!
viking01 on December 9, 2011 at 12:27 AM
Schadenfreude:
Thank you, I appreciate it. I look forward to reading your comments in the future. You’re a decent person. Thanks for taking the time to post.
thatsafactjack on December 9, 2011 at 12:29 AM
I’m going to say one more thing and then I’ll keep my promise to leave you alone. Please stop. No one purposefully insulted you and I’m sorry you felt that my suggestion of the website was somehow prying. I want you to be happy here at HotAir and enjoy the numerous witty and intelligent people here and to add your knowledge and experiences in the mix. Let’s please start over.
Cindy Munford on December 9, 2011 at 12:30 AM
I want you to enjoy this new place. Cindy is a good lady. You’d be good friends, fighting for the same good causes.
All, shake hands and sleep well. Tomorrow we go leftie-swatting.
Schadenfreude on December 9, 2011 at 12:35 AM
Sharukkin,
My post was meant to let others know that there are questions that remain unanswered. Questions that have been posed in publications this week. If I have questions, it is likely that there are others who have the same questions. It is also likely that others may have missed some of those articles and would like to know that well regarded conservative writers are asking these questions, too, and may wish to check those publications for the information they would find in those articles. Its all part of the vetting process. As I said, I like to hear from the candidates on debates or live interviews where I can actually see them as they address the issues.I also like to read the articles relating to the candidates myself and makeup my own mind. I encourage everyone to do the same and not to apologize for thoroughly vetting the candidates. In so far as I don’t have to justify my post to you any more than you need to justify yours to me, that should hold you.
thatsafactjack on December 9, 2011 at 12:37 AM
*huffs*
OOOOO-kay. I’ll play nice too.
*grumbles*
dad-gummed Cindy and her dad-gummed classiness…darned schadenfreude…reasonable…rassafrassa…darned…grrrr.
Laura in Maryland on December 9, 2011 at 12:39 AM
Laura in Maryland on December 9, 2011 at 12:39 AM
Good one, sleep well and thanks for the smiles.
Schadenfreude on December 9, 2011 at 12:40 AM
I saw Newt in person recently. After a 30 minute talk, he answered questions for almost an hour. I know they weren’t pre approved because my friend was able to ask one.
Cindy Munford on December 9, 2011 at 12:40 AM
And that post was answered by some of those ‘others’ questioning the so-called ‘unanswered’ part of your post. The ethics violations for example have been dealt with many times. Then you got huffy because we all didn’t sit back and admire your stunning brilliance. This is a forum, with a give and take involved. You are not handing down tablets from Mount Sinai.
sharrukin on December 9, 2011 at 12:43 AM
Dang, everyone disappeared over at QOTD. I’m going to be forced to go to bed.
Cindy Munford on December 9, 2011 at 12:43 AM
Cindy,
Thank you very much. I appreciate your post and your kind offer. I accept wholeheartedly. I can see that you are as decent a person as Schadenfruede said you were. I went back and read some of your posts to others on politics tonight and found them interesting and well written. I look forward to reading your comments on other issues. I apologize for getting off on the wrong foot,too.
thatsafactjack on December 9, 2011 at 12:44 AM
Never think of it again. Welcome to HotAir.
Cindy Munford on December 9, 2011 at 12:47 AM
Sharukkin,
Give it up. I’m not defending my post anymore and I certainly won’t defend my writing style to you. I am, however, gratified that YOU think I’m brilliant.
thatsafactjack on December 9, 2011 at 12:47 AM
It explicitly says to abuse in the Terms of Use page 73 right after by-products and monosodium glutamate.
Oh, it says not to. Damn.
viking01 on December 9, 2011 at 12:48 AM
Oh and while I hope this doesn’t happen you might get some rather snarky comments as people make their way down the thread. Ignore them while they realize that all is well.
Cindy Munford on December 9, 2011 at 12:51 AM
Well, well. Quite a first impression you’ve made here tonight, my friend.
cynccook on December 9, 2011 at 12:52 AM
We’ll have to see about that.
cynccook on December 9, 2011 at 12:53 AM
Thanks Viking01… appreciate it. Thanks to you, too, Laura in Maryland.
thatsafactjack on December 9, 2011 at 12:53 AM
Well in his defense he’s not really here to talk with us. He’s here for Newt, who it appears is a no show.
sharrukin on December 9, 2011 at 12:55 AM
Thanks again, Cindy, no worries. Good night.
thatsafactjack on December 9, 2011 at 12:56 AM
Don’t you just hate it when you’re geared up to have at it and then someone does something like that?
:D
whatcat on December 9, 2011 at 12:57 AM
You’re killing me.
Cindy Munford on December 9, 2011 at 12:57 AM
So should we start a betting pool? I’m gonna say dude will be bounced within the month.
cynccook on December 9, 2011 at 1:03 AM
The people who served with Gingrich are not endorsing him because of he led like a dictator. They forced him out of the speaker ship and he even resigned as rep of his district.
csdeven on December 9, 2011 at 1:03 AM
All this….. niceness. Ugh, how it sickens me.
/s
(That’s a sarcasm tag newbies meaning not to be taken literally.)
viking01 on December 9, 2011 at 1:06 AM
Naw, he doesn’t seem the type. The Yahoo’s on the Bachmann to Trump: You’re fired thread will get bounced, but this guy will adjust, or leave in an angry huff. Probably adjust IMO.
sharrukin on December 9, 2011 at 1:08 AM
I didn’t catch who you meant at the link, I will go back to investigate. Have you read any of Serendipity3?
Cindy Munford on December 9, 2011 at 1:11 AM
LOL You know it’s bad when someone almost makes me want to defend IgorR.
cynccook on December 9, 2011 at 1:12 AM
Yeah him and that Hilts as well.
sharrukin on December 9, 2011 at 1:13 AM
Never mind, I think that’s who you meant. I think you are correct about the quick departure.
Cindy Munford on December 9, 2011 at 1:14 AM
But aren’t they making Igor seem reasonable by comparison? Remember when you went on that hiatus for a while? I’m thinking of doing the same til the dust settles around here.
cynccook on December 9, 2011 at 1:14 AM
I will go back and find Hilts.
Cindy Munford on December 9, 2011 at 1:15 AM
It appears that Igor like Rep. Bachmann, which is great, because he sure hates everyone else. He’s like a little storm cloud.
Cindy Munford on December 9, 2011 at 1:17 AM
Whoa, that sounded ominous! Don’t do anything rash, Cindy!
cynccook on December 9, 2011 at 1:17 AM
Okay, now that I’ve un-tanked my stoopit computer, I think I’ll turn in too. Night all.
Laura in Maryland on December 9, 2011 at 1:18 AM
He was a Cainiac at first, but we all saw what happened there. What really drives him is a pathological hatred of Newt Gingrich. I’d almost say he’s the brother of one of Newt’s previous wives or something, it’s that personal with him.
cynccook on December 9, 2011 at 1:21 AM
You have so much to add to the snarkiness index though?
Besides a little blood and broken teeth never hurt anyone. /
I thinks its Romney’s anyway. Gingrich will probably implode and we then get to watch the exciting tale of two Harvard men battling for the heart and soul of the Washington Social Register.
sharrukin on December 9, 2011 at 1:22 AM
Maybe she really is a stalker? /
sharrukin on December 9, 2011 at 1:23 AM
I don’t know how you do it, night after night, making the reasoned arguments to the drooling, snarling Reavers. Besides, Allah won’t be back until Tuesday, and I like the snarky tone he sets the best.
cynccook on December 9, 2011 at 1:23 AM
GULP!
cynccook on December 9, 2011 at 1:25 AM
I thinks its Romney’s anyway. Gingrich will probably implode and we then get to watch the exciting tale of two Harvard men battling for the heart and soul of the Washington Social Register.
sharrukin on December 9, 2011 at 1:22 AM
Touche
OrthodoxJew on December 9, 2011 at 1:27 AM
I have to agree with you about AP. I probably disagree about most things with him, but he doesn’t take it too seriously, so he doesn’t become insufferable like Ace does for example.
sharrukin on December 9, 2011 at 1:27 AM
Yeah, cuz Ace may have a syphilitic brain, like Lovecraft. He’s nutso. That site makes my skin crawl. Why don’t you go to QOTD? This thread is played out.
cynccook on December 9, 2011 at 1:29 AM
Whats going on there?
sharrukin on December 9, 2011 at 1:30 AM
Cindy Munford on December 9, 2011 at 1:31 AM
LOL We’re braiding each other’s hair and telling ghost stories, as usual.
cynccook on December 9, 2011 at 1:32 AM
Maybe Gingrich wants to avoid the inevitable betrayal by the Establishment if their favored candidate isn’t supported by actual voters.
This is already happening, they are attacking Gingrich with more vicious gusto than they would ever unleash on Obama.
Remodernist on December 9, 2011 at 4:26 AM
Killing them with niceness?
Flapjackmaka on December 9, 2011 at 5:10 AM
Sadly, if Romney or Gingrich get elected President, it will end up being a one-term Presidency and the electorate will not be predisposed to the thought of electing another Republican in the following election.
Mycroft on December 9, 2011 at 5:29 AM
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