Gingrich: The other guys backed out of the debate because they’re “afraid”
posted at 2:30 pm on February 18, 2012 by Tina Korbe
It makes sense that Gingrich would say this, but it doesn’t make it true:
Newt Gingrich mocked his Republican rivals for pulling out of a planned debate in Georgia days before the pivotal Super Tuesday primaries, saying the other candidates were “afraid” to debate him.
“The average Georgian is going to say, the average Ohioan is going to say, ‘Let me get this straight. They won’t come here to debate but they want my vote?’” Gingrich said Friday, according to the Associated Press. “Anybody who’s afraid of debating Newt Gingrich isn’t going to be in very good shape to debate Barack Obama.”
Gingrich was campaigning in Peachtree City, the Atlanta exurb he represented for two decades in Congress. Georgia’s 76 delegates are the most of any Super Tuesday state – or primary contest to date – and the former House Speaker has made the state the lynchpin of his effort to once again regain relevancy in the GOP presidential race.
If fear factored into Mitt Romney’s decision to withdraw from the debate at all, it was surely fear of Santorum, who, in the last few debates, hit his opponents on health care and the Wall Street bailouts. In the general election, the eventual GOP nominee will need to be able to present a clear contrast to President Obama on those topics, and Rick Santorum has been effectively making the case that a Mitt Romney nomination takes those issues out of play. Debate fatigue was surely also a factor. Arizona marks the 20th debate on the schedule. Given that, Mitt Romney was merciful to GOP audiences to withdraw. If we haven’t learned what we want to learn of the candidates’ debating skills by now, then shame on us.
It seems safe to say Santorum withdrew because Mitt Romney did and Ron Paul withdrew because Rick Santorum did; they don’t need a debate to weaken Gingrich, who has effectively weakened himself.
Gingrich’s comments also betray an unwarranted amount of arrogance in his own debate performances. Yes, it’s true that the cancellation of the debate hurts him most. In South Carolina, his solid debate performances propelled him to victory. Plus, he needs the free publicity of a debate. But it’s equally valid to say his uneven debate performances in Florida cost him there. There’s no guarantee that Gingrich would have helped himself in the debate in Georgia.
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tbrickert on February 18, 2012 at 10:30
You are condemning Calista because she had an affair with a married man and imply that makes her unfit. Cindy did the same thing. It was not an issue in McCain’s campaign, why would it be an issue for Newt’s?
Rose on February 18, 2012 at 10:48 PM
FIFY Kenny
FlaMurph on February 18, 2012 at 10:52 PM
Rose on February 18, 2012 at 10:48 PM
If you don’t think there is a difference, fine. We will agree to disagree.
tbrickert on February 18, 2012 at 10:52 PM
McCain was unfit as a candidate in 2008.
Next question.
WhatNot on February 18, 2012 at 10:52 PM
So true!
tbrickert on February 18, 2012 at 10:59 PM
Well you are right about one thing CONTRACT is the operative word. Business CONTRACT on her part. Have you ever asked yourself why that lowlife No.2 kept Gingrich’s name if he was so naughty to her? Decent women usually drop the surname after a divorce, particularily when Gingrich has been married to the present Mrs for 15 yrs. Perhaps, Lowling No. 2 saw some cash value in retaining the name. Have you found out how much Romney paid for the pleasure of putting her vindictive mug on TV?
kenny on February 18, 2012 at 11:01 PM
LOL- Do I have to do everything around here? I’m a woman, but if you think it would help Newt, I’ll try to grow some. I’m afraid however, that I have to take back the compliment I paid you the other night for being polite!
I’m not crying about anything. It is what it is. I’m not going to try to change your mind, and you are for sure not going to change mine. Whatever happens, happens, and I will deal with it as a grownup.
Night Owl on February 18, 2012 at 11:01 PM
I haven’t heard any radio ads on Rush or Sean’s lately. And why Newt would be runnings ads in NY and NJ “all the time” makes no sense whatsoever.
bluefox on February 18, 2012 at 11:04 PM
I see the marriage judges are out tonight. And these same bigots have the nerve to criticize Santorum. Half of these comments are not even accurate anyway. They don’t want to look at someone’s record, they just want to throw stones.
Santorum is cleaning Romney clock and they want to pick at Newt, LOL Go figure.
bluefox on February 18, 2012 at 11:11 PM
Politics aside, that was funny!
Night Owl on February 18, 2012 at 11:13 PM
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Not biting.
Romney could have- but didn’t – go for the jugular of the baggage laden Newton Leroy. Period.
FlaMurph on February 18, 2012 at 11:17 PM
If it’s funny it’s fair.
And one of my golden rules: always find the funny, it is what makes life joyful.
tbrickert on February 18, 2012 at 11:20 PM
This is a strangely written story. Especially coming from Korbe. Gingrich would have loved this debate. Opponents strategy? Strangle him by sitting out the debate. Spin? “Unwarrented arogance”? “Debate fatigue”? Seriously? This over intelleculization (new word), and blatant avoidance of the obvious politicial gripe ( Gingrich homestate anyone?) , is not worthy of a political blog, conservative or otherwise.
Look, debate the political factual angle. Gingrich wanted this debate badly. It could have set him up to capture the most delagates of any super Tuesday state. It is is a possibility which he could somewhat reasonably hope for, with an end result of revitalizing his campaign, wich he obviously wants. “Could have” being the supreme qualifier here. But no, write a snarky article portraying him as the “poor sport” in a effort to snuff him out. Let Gingrich snuff himself out. Spin from the “conservative” blogosphere is not needed.
sublibertate on February 18, 2012 at 11:21 PM
You do know that you don’t have to vote for Newt, don’t you?
You and the other Newt bashers need to try to debate on something that is important. Someone’s past marriages is not going to turn this Country around nor solve any of the severe issues.
Next, it’s none of your business anyway what others do within their own marriage. If they are ok with it, what’s it to you, other than being a busybody and trashing HA?
Spend some time doing some research so you can debate with some intelligence.
Haters of any Candidate is uncalled for and shows you all to be just that.
We’ve gotten rid of a lot of the chaff that came in with the last registrations and I hope to see more of them go.
bluefox on February 18, 2012 at 11:22 PM
bluefox on February 18, 2012 at 11:11 PM
For the record I am a supporter of Newt’s. I feel he is the best choice and the only one I trust to make the right decisions as president. I just get tired of people saying Newt and Calista’s past relationship is relevant now when four years ago John and Cindy’s past relationship was never an issue during his campaign. It shouldn’t have been an issue four years ago and shouldn’t be an issue now.
Rose on February 18, 2012 at 11:22 PM
Do you know what an idiot cliche that term “baggage” has become. Trust me, Gingrich isn’t the only one who travels with it . Moreover that “baggage” as you put it has been adequately refuted to the satisfaction of all but the most tenacious partisans.
kenny on February 18, 2012 at 11:23 PM
Good for him. I liked this quote:
At a campaign appearance in Florida last month, Santorum declined to correct a voter who called Obama, a Christian, an “avowed Muslim.”
Santorum told CNN after that incident, “I don’t feel it’s my obligation every time someone says something I don’t agree with to contradict them, and the president’s a big boy, he can defend himself.”
bluefox on February 18, 2012 at 11:26 PM
Too bad. You’ve been battling these bots! I don’t normally bother with them.
All I’ve got to say is Go Newt/West!! Kick some…., LOL
That would be an AWESOME ticket!!
bluefox on February 18, 2012 at 11:30 PM
bluefox on February 18, 2012 at 11:22 PM
Don’t worry i won’t vote for Newt.Who are you to say what I can deem important to me? Take your condescending attitude and direct towards someone else. Also, my research is correct.
tbrickert on February 18, 2012 at 11:31 PM
I say since he didn’t back out and they did, he wins by default and he gets to say anything he wants to about it!
Night Owl on February 18, 2012 at 11:31 PM
Oh, my. I watched that. He loves every State he campaigns in, LOL
I’ll see if it’s in my History. Ha-Ha
bluefox on February 18, 2012 at 11:32 PM
Santorum was ready to attend the Trump debate when he was desperate for exposure and now why would he put himself in jeprody of saying something that will cause him votes he wants to wrap this nomination , but notice how he is starting to say things like attacking Mitt on the Olympics and Obama’s theology , he is going to make mistakes, lucky for him super tuesday is coming soon.
Mitt has already made himself unelectable with his nastiness.
evergreenland on February 18, 2012 at 11:33 PM
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and the polls accept that refudiation as well ?
FlaMurph on February 18, 2012 at 11:33 PM
I think that just proves why both Newt AND Calista are unfit.
Sammo21 on February 18, 2012 at 11:35 PM
Oh, please! Newt fared poorly in the last two debates. It’s just another myth that he is some fearsome debater. Maybe with unlimited answers he would be able to out-talk most, including the audience’s ability to bear it, but of nearly 20 debates he was acknowledged winner of three. There is no evidence whatever he would “wipe the floor with Obama” in any format likely to happen, because he hasn’t been wiping the floor with anything but a mop after hours.
He wants credit for abilities he doesn’t have and for accomplishments which he had little part in. The half-witted fools who support him never bothered to ask the conservatives who served with him why they booted him out then and why they don’t endorse him now.
Adjoran on February 18, 2012 at 11:38 PM
West debating Biden will be worth $$$
evergreenland on February 18, 2012 at 11:38 PM
I am not trying to be mean to anybody, but I get tired of people thinking if they put the same tired old stuff a different way it will make a difference. There is baggage and then there are things about someone that will make them a poor President.
Newt/West would be an awsome ticket!
Night Owl on February 18, 2012 at 11:39 PM
Here it is:-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHaMqHh5NZ4&feature=player_embedded
bluefox on February 18, 2012 at 11:40 PM
Don’t put too much stock in the polls; they constantly change. Some pollsters are probably manipulating the results to form opinion, rather than reflect opinion. Without knowing the data base used, it is difficult to judge the amount of skewing that might occur. New York Times/CBS for example is probably useless.
kenny on February 18, 2012 at 11:42 PM
Biden would cancel the debate:-)
bluefox on February 18, 2012 at 11:42 PM
Thanks, I was just waiting for someone to call me a half-wit to bring me to my senses. Don’t you have some trees to measure?
Night Owl on February 18, 2012 at 11:46 PM
Newt/West would be an awsome ticket!
Night Owl and Blue Fox
Yes, that would definitely be a ticket to vote FOR rather than a ticket only there to allow us to vote AGAINST Obama.
Rose on February 18, 2012 at 11:47 PM
Romney ran 11,000 negative ads against Newt in FL within a 7 or 8 day period! If I had lived in FL, I would have voted against Romney just on that basis. Romney ran 64 ads to Newt’s 1.
I heard Romneys lies and distortions about Newt and I’m not even in FL. On Rush, Hannity & late night talk radio.
bluefox on February 18, 2012 at 11:48 PM
There is a debate on 2/22/12.
bluefox on February 18, 2012 at 11:49 PM
He was messing up their playground with proposed reforms. However he voluntarily retired from Congress because Republicans lost too many seats in the election and there was loss of confidence in his leadership as a result. Gingrich has a number of very important endorsements, although not from the corruptocrats. By the way, the only one left who conspired against Gingrich is Boehner. Delay, Armey etc had to leave because of their corruption.
kenny on February 18, 2012 at 11:55 PM
Oh, I know you support Newt, Rose. I certainly wasn’t directing any of my comments to you!!
These attacks happens too often. When they can’t debate the record, they attack someone’s personal life.
Newt is the most Conservative running at the moment. Plus he has a proven record to back it up. That’s why they are attacking him. Did you happen to see this video from 1994 when he was Speaker?
http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/CongressionalReform51
It’s 40 some minutes long, so you may want to bookmark it.
bluefox on February 18, 2012 at 11:57 PM
Oh no! You completly rebutted the thrust of my argument! You are so right, Gingrich cannot “wipe the floor” with Obama in a debate! Vote changed!
/sarcasm
Please re-read my post and try again. How about dipping into that formal operational thought process. Might help.
sublibertate on February 18, 2012 at 11:59 PM
It’s nice to have something to laugh about once in awhile! Thanks
Night Owl on February 19, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Wow, probably the worst and most blatantly biased ever blog entry on HA. How did it ever pass the editors?
tkyang99 on February 19, 2012 at 12:01 AM
I had no doubt you weren’t going to vote for Newt from your comments. From them, I don’t think you know what you think you know about Newt or you wouldn’t have that opinion.
It gets tiresome reading comments that are against Newt or any Candidate that are not based on their records. You may want to watch that video I just posted with my comment to Rose. People don’t realize the contribution that Newt has done for the Conservative cause. If it hadn’t been for him, the Republicans would still be in the wilderness! Do they appreciate it? No, just like they don’t appreciate the work and time and money the Tea Party and many others sacrificed so they had a win in 2010.
bluefox on February 19, 2012 at 12:02 AM
Too bad you didn’t include any facts with your comment. Everything you stated was a lie.
bluefox on February 19, 2012 at 12:06 AM
Wouldn’t it tho? You talk about firing up the base!! We can dream and hope they come true:-)
bluefox on February 19, 2012 at 12:07 AM
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Newton and Paul both need to get out of the way and stop the splintering of the slim chance of beating Omarxist. They serve no contributive purpose, only that for their own egos. They have no chance to win any nomination- and only serve to divide and diminish. Your support of them is counter productive at this point.
FlaMurph on February 19, 2012 at 12:09 AM
Romney Bias of
is overwhelming Just Check Out Newt’s Picture
mathewsjw on February 19, 2012 at 12:09 AM
bluefox on February 18, 2012 at 11:57 PM
Thank you for the video. I have poor sound on my laptop but I will for sure watch it later with my ear phones. I was watching CSPAN the day Newt took over the speakership. It was quite exciting. I thought he was great and had a lot of respect for what he had achieved in getting the House and for all he did while there.
Rose on February 19, 2012 at 12:13 AM
No one has any right to suggest or even ask any Candidate to leave the race and that includes Newt, when he suggested Santorum leave.
Your opinion is only that and is over the top. The voters will decide and they want a choice. This is the Primary and enough Candidates have already left, by choice or force.
This is our system. We are not having a Coronation, even tho Romney was “selected”.
bluefox on February 19, 2012 at 12:16 AM
bluefox on February 19, 2012 at 12:02 AM
Again your condescension is repulsive. How dare you assume what I do or do not know about Newt. How dare you assume what my role has been during the past years. I know what Newt did in 94 I was active in that revolution. I also know what he has done over the years. I played a very active part in the tea party revolution. I gave my time and money in 2010 and worked hard to get Christie elected her in New Jersey in 2009. My opinion of Newt is simple; yes, he is brilliant but I find him unstable. You don’t have to like it but don’t tell me I don’t know about Newt or the tea party.
tbrickert on February 19, 2012 at 12:16 AM
Watch it or you will be accused of whining! Since we Newt supporters are half-witts, we just go on thinking what we think no matter the headwinds. We are a stupid but consistent group!
Night Owl on February 19, 2012 at 12:21 AM
Show me a politician without an ego! The electibility meme for Squint Romney has been debunked and there is no good reason for Gingrich to leave at this point and make it easy for your boy to be nominated and then be squashed like a big Fat Cat under the wheels of Obama’s big steel-clad limousine full of hookers. And Grandpa Paul is busy with a Movement and won’t be budged if you used a stick of dynamite.
kenny on February 19, 2012 at 12:22 AM
Actually, Tina appears to be infatuated with Santorum at the moment.
Night Owl on February 19, 2012 at 12:23 AM
I wish they would make better speakers for the laptops too. I always use my earphones. Oh, we were watching too. It was exciting.
My VCR was going almost around the clock!! I still have many tapes from those days.
If you don’t have this it is worthwhile to bookmark it too. I posted it a couple of days ago, but don’t recall now which thread, LOL It’s not a video, but a great letter to Newt.
http://www.politijim.com/2012/02/dear-speaker-gingrich.html
Well, I’m ready for a snack:-) Have a good evening.
bluefox on February 19, 2012 at 12:23 AM
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His brilliance kept him in the house of reps for what ? 30 years? – I guess that makes him a “brilliant” underachiever. LOL.
FlaMurph on February 19, 2012 at 12:40 AM
Well then why were your comments so negative? I certainly could not tell but that you had no use for him at all. If you had posted before what you just did now, I would not have had that opinion.
You were being very judgemental and spoke critical of Newt’s wife and their marriage. To me you sounded the same as many others that condemn him for his personal life. Their marriage relationship is theirs.
This is what happens when we get off of the issues. The Candidates records and weaknesses and strengths should be considered. Not their marriage life, their Religion or anything else that is personal.
I’m glad that you know about Newt and his record and what he has accomplished. If you find as you say he is “unstable”, then that is fine. I just wish you would have said that and it would have been the basis of discussion with you. Instead of all of the personal stuff.
bluefox on February 19, 2012 at 12:54 AM
So has the debate been cancelled? I don’t really keep up with these things.
J.E. Dyer on February 19, 2012 at 3:49 AM
Yes it was. There is still one on the 22nd of this month though.
Night Owl on February 19, 2012 at 3:57 AM
Yes, indeed, I have to agree with Sarah Palin: Newt is a fighter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dPrCQJndL0
onlineanalyst on February 19, 2012 at 5:27 AM
0_o
So…the future of the nation is at risk and Newt gets literally ridiculed on this blog not by typical Mittbots but by the author herself. With our very republic at stake we are going to nominate an unprincipled doppelganger or Huckaby 2.0
Anton on February 19, 2012 at 5:57 AM
NEWT: ‘Obama the Most Radical, Destructive & Unconstitutional President’
Uploaded by conservARTive on Feb 18, 2012
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Newt Gingrich held a series of events in Georgia ahead of Super Tuesday, expecting to win big in his home state. With 76 delegates at stake, Georgia is one of the biggest prizes for the Republican primary contenders. His reference to chickens was directed to two audience members representing Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney dressed in chicken suites, because they had just cancelled appearing in a major Atlanta CNN debate.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D00fLSq72c
canopfor on February 19, 2012 at 6:47 AM
I have no idea. But I have heard them, at least 3-4 times.
Priscilla on February 19, 2012 at 8:44 AM
Here ya go. I didn’t realize they were on Levin’s show too, because I haven’t been listening to him much lately.
Priscilla on February 19, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Funny, I don’t recall “battling” anyone…..
In any case, I couldn’t find the comment that I “wasn’t going to like”….was it the Mitt on trees video? That was funny.
But,fwiw, I could get entusiastic over a Newt/West ticket. Unfortunately, I’m pretty certain that it would never happen, but it beats a Santorum/anybody ticket.
Priscilla on February 19, 2012 at 9:00 AM
bluefox on February 19, 2012 at 12:54 AM
Because someone mentioned the candidate’s wives and I brought up my opinion of Callista.
We are not electing the President of fantasyland. How a candidate conducts his personal life absolutely factors into why an individual supports a candidate. It is called character. We are all judgmental when choosing a President and First lady. Remember, Newt used to say often “Callista and I…” when he does that, I have the right to also consider the type of person Callista may be.
Finally, I introduced this in the thread:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/17/questions-surface-gingrich-campaign-travel-payment/?page=1
Part of why I do not trust Newt, along with how he handled America solutins(I was a contributer)and his willingness to do anything for money this article covers both topics:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/dec/19/gingrichs-mailing-list-sale-under-fire/
Like, I said I know Newt.
tbrickert on February 19, 2012 at 9:10 AM
Herman Cain is correct about the American voters. Sad, but all so true.
Amjean on February 19, 2012 at 10:23 AM
My opinion of Newt is simple; yes, he is brilliant but I find him unstable. You don’t have to like it but don’t tell me I don’t know about Newt or the tea party.
tbrickert on February 19, 2012 at 12:16 AM
I am curious. Where did you get this “talking point” that Newt
is unstable?
Sounds like a lamestream media/Romney hit to me.
Amjean on February 19, 2012 at 10:25 AM
It is not a talking point it is my opinion. An opinion formed from watching Newt for over 20 years and confirmed in his Nevada presser among other times.
You don’t have to like it and you can dismiss it but it does not make it any less true.
tbrickert on February 19, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Of course it’s true.
Neither Mitt nor Rick want Gingrich to get back in this race, and really the only way for him to do so is through using his biggest strength….his ability to debate.
Newt’s position in this campaign faultered because people of influence and reknown in the GOP have gone about relentlessly trashing him. This is aside from a massive amount of money spent by the Romney campaign and his PAC benefactors to tear him down.
Reggie1971 on February 19, 2012 at 12:42 PM
Thanks. I read that article and the linked NYT one too. They were to start Thursday (16th). Besides being on HA, I missed parts of all of the talk radio shows so that’s why I didn’t hear them. My phone has been extra busy with political calls too:-)
bluefox on February 19, 2012 at 12:49 PM
I read the 3 pages of the Washington Times article. I’m not versed in all of the workings of Campaign Laws so am not qualified to comment on it. However, I would say that if there was anything unlawful, the FEC would handle it.
The second article, I find suspect and it appears to me a political criticizm. Following is what I found important:
“Newt Gingrich will do anything to make a buck, even sell his own mailing list to his campaign. He has a long history of playing fast and loose with ethics rules so it should surprise no one to learn he is at it again,” CREW Executive Director Melanie Sloan said.
In addition to that statement, many other statements about Newt’s campaign debt. What does that have to do with the price of corn? Nothing, just more slurs against Newt. CREW filed a complaint with the FEC based on a Mailing List. However, the balance of the article covers everything that they think of Newt which has nothing to do with the Mailing List.
This is a political statement and shows bias.
A campaign spokesman denied the accusations in CREW’s filing, which called for the FEC to investigate, but he declined to elaborate.“If the FEC considers the complaint, they will find that the rules are being followed and published regulations are being enforced,” R.C. Hammond said in a statement.
Again as with the Washington Times article, the FEC will handle it.
I would not be so quick to judge based on those two articles I read that you cited. Neither one of us will be the deciding factor if they are true or not, the FEC will.
bluefox on February 19, 2012 at 1:20 PM
Regarding Newt and his marriage to Callista. Newt has stated that he made mistakes in his personal life. He has been married to her for over 10 years. When someone has changed their life for the better and has regrets for their former mistakes, then I don’t hold their past against them. Many people have relationship issues and if they have worked thru them and apologized, then it should be in the past.
If Newt were violating his marriage NOW, then that is what I would make a determination on. Very few people are the same today as they were 10 years ago. If they have grown and improved in their personal lives, then that is a good thing and I have no right to judge their past.
Just another comment. You said you have followed Newt for 20 years.
I have only had that kind of time to follow my loved ones. I can’t imagine following any other person for that length of time, but that’s just me.
bluefox on February 19, 2012 at 1:38 PM
Thanks, Night Owl. That’s too bad. Gingrich v. Gingrich would make a fine debate.
J.E. Dyer on February 19, 2012 at 3:10 PM
Yes, it does make it true Tina. It’s just common sense; they’re both afraid that Newt will make another comeback.
Another nasty pic and article on Newt? He’s down in the polls and still the establishment and media are afraid of him.
Check out Romney and Santorum at a Newt rally. They’re so afraid they’re clucking in their boots:
http://gretawire.foxnewsinsider.com/2012/02/17/chickens-at-speaker-gingrich-rally-in-georgia-check-out-the-pics/
IndeCon on February 19, 2012 at 3:30 PM
LOL- I do think he would be the only one of the four that could carry it off!
Night Owl on February 19, 2012 at 4:09 PM
Really? I guess you don’t read newspapers regularly. Really this snarky little comment shows you for who you are. Unreal, I have been envolved in political (local and national) campaigns for 25 years. It siands to reason I would stay informed about the leading politcal figures, but that’s just me.
tbrickert on February 19, 2012 at 4:14 PM
Typo should be involved.
tbrickert on February 19, 2012 at 4:16 PM
Did you read the comments? We are not alone!
Night Owl on February 19, 2012 at 4:23 PM
Tina, what Newt says is true. The debates provide a forum for Newt to make a comeback, which I believe he will. There are clearly doubts in the GOP about Romney. Santorum has had a great recent run, but Santorum does not have the experience, conservatve achievements, intelligence and political savvy that Newt has.
Phil Byler on February 19, 2012 at 4:42 PM
Oh really! I myself cannot come up with a good reason to cut-and-run from ANY debate sans a death in the family, or a grave illness.
We TEA Party Patriots DEMAND access to our candidates. Cutting and running from debates cuts back on our access. Period!
I’ll remember this when 0bama pulls a cut-and-run from the upcoming debates: 0bama backs out of debate. “It makes sense that
Gingrichthe republican candidate would say this, but it doesn’t make it true.”DannoJyd on February 19, 2012 at 7:22 PM
Yes, those comments are indicative of the grassroots support Newt has. The anti-status quo, anti-establishment, anti-big govt folks are going with Newt.
I think he’s the only candidate that will not be afraid to shake up the beltway boys and get us back on the right track. And Newt knows how to get us back to conservatism. Romney and Santorum seem like they’d be puppets for the elite establishment, and it would be big govt business and spending as usual.
(Ron Paul would take on the big govt establishment and slash spending right away, but his libertarian liberal leanings (legalizing drugs, etc) and isolationism just won’t work.)
IndeCon on February 20, 2012 at 12:49 PM
Exactly. Tea Party Patriots rock.
IndeCon on February 20, 2012 at 12:54 PM
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