Bozell Statement On ABC's January Surprise Against Newt
It is not necessarily inappropriate for a news outlet to interview a candidate’s former wife. However, three conditions must be met: 1) Is it newsworthy? 2) Is it fair and respectful to the families involved? 3) Is the timing appropriate?
On the timing issue alone it is clearly inappropriate for ABC to run this interview on the eve of the South Carolina primary. This smacks of an October Surprise of the worst sort, for which so many in the left-wing press have become so infamous. There is no reason it couldn’t run next week.
If it doesn’t meet the conditions of newsworthiness or fairness and respect it should be killed altogether.
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⇒ Could be worse
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:05pm.
At least Newt wasn't in the National Guard.
Prediction: Gingrich's vote
Submitted by Jack Bauer on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:25pm.
Prediction: Gingrich's vote to RISE in SC, and possibly win.
If so, this will be the last we hear from the former Mrs Gingrich #2.
By the way, despite 5 years of relentless searching, ABC has yet to find (and interview) anyone who even knew Barack Obama between 1979 and 2004.
Nor any woman who ever caught the hunk's eye since the age 12, apart from the giantess with great abs whom he married.(Probably after losing an arm-wrestling contest.)
And Vera Baker -- whoever SHE is!
All of the above Mr Obama? --- How about ALL OF THE BELOW, instead.
Don't forget
Submitted by Dave the mailman on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:26pm.
Don't forget the two dead gay guys from Rev Wrights church!
Don't ask, don't tell on
Submitted by Jack Bauer on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:30pm.
Don't ask, don't tell on Obama.
All of the above Mr Obama? --- How about ALL OF THE BELOW, instead.
⇒ But Jack
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:34pm.
Didn't he brag in one of his books about a white woman he was involved with, but jilted so he could be true to his race?
Why, yes, I do believe he did.
"I realized that our two worlds, my friend's and mine, were as distant from each other as Kenya is from Germany. And I knew that if we stayed together I'd eventually live in hers."
Never mind that he's claiming "his world" is Kenya.
OK, maybe it's just a load of crap he made up to bolster his street cred, and said woman has never emerged, but that's about it.
I refer you to:
Submitted by BBallleaper on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:40pm.
'Deconstructing Obama', by Jack Cashill. Pg. 185. "In Dreams, Obama creates a similarly virile image of himself. At one point, when his half-sister Auma visits him in Chicago pre-Michelle, he tells her about a ruptured relationship with a white woman back in New York. He adds, with more than a little calculation, "There are several black ladies out there who've broken my heart just as good," butwe do not read as much as a single sentence about any of these ladies. The astute reader wonders whether they exist."
"She was white," he tells Auma. "She had dark hair, and specks of green in her eyes. We saw each other for almost a year." It turns out that this reference is a lie. It refers to Diana Oughton, the girl friend of Bill Ayers. She died in a a bomb-blast in Greenwich Village in 1970. The entire reference was manufactured by Ayers who actually wrote 'Dreams.'
⇒ I'm shocked!
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:49pm.
Shocked that Hunky Ofoodstamp needed an aging hippy to manufacture his romantic past for him.
The reason is..................
Submitted by OldJarhead77 on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 4:53pm.
Ofoodstamp didn't want anyone to find his boyfriends so he had bill make a girl up for him!
As you know,...
Submitted by BBallleaper on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:12pm.
there is not a SINGLE identified heterosexual woman who has ever come forth indicating that she ever dated B.O. or had an affair with B.O. As a heterosexual male I do not know, nor have I ever known a single male heterosexual friend of mine who NEVER had ANY contact with a woman during his teenage years or later. It is bizarre that seemingly out-of -nowhere he suddenly finds and marries an Amazonian-looking woman. The question lingers: Was it an arrangement so that he appeared to be electable to the masses? Add to that everything else NO ONE KNOWS about this Manchurian assassin and it simply makes your head spin with questions of who put him into the WH.
A footnote:
Submitted by BBallleaper on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:45pm.
B.O. spent 13 years on the mainland of the United States as a "swinging? single", ten of those pre-Michelle. And yet there is not one woman, black, white or Martian who has ever come forward to indicate they ever met him, had a drink with him, held hands with him, kissed him, made-out with him, or had sex or any nature with him. None. Must have been a very lonely life for poor old B.O. Or was it?
The First Down-Low President?
Submitted by stratman on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 7:16pm.
Who would admit to dating Erkel?
ABC research
Submitted by Schofield Kid on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 8:51pm.
5 years of relentless searching? Is that sarcasm or did a mainstream network actually try to find out something relevant about Comrade Obama? In any case, mighty strange that no one has even voluntarily come forward regarding any past interactions with this man. He is truly a mythical man!
ABC News
Submitted by Fredy on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:24pm.
The Republican party, and ALL candidates, should refuse to appear at any future debate on ABC.
This will allow ABC news the freedom to show, without any confusion, their political position to the American people.
Better yet
Submitted by Bodini on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:29pm.
Better yet ... Boycott all things Disney including their sponsors!
The
Submitted by grammajane on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:26pm.
Libs have zero to run on in this election. All policies have pretty much failed and the American People are aware of this. So now the media is going to use Axelrod tactics and use personal attacks to try and win some points and try and win. It is strange though, we had no business talking about slick willy and how he carried on sexually, in the WH. It was absolutly, none of our business!!
Vote against the MSM
Submitted by rwnewsnut on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:33pm.
President Obama will run a presidential campaign against Mitt Romney's prosperity and against a do-nothing Congress (the Senate is controlled by Democrats - shhhh, don't let anyone know).
With ABC airing this interview to affect the vote in SC, it is as if they are a PAC for Obama. I say the vote in November is as much a vote against the MSM as it is a vote against Obama and his failed policies for this country.
better now than later
Submitted by MidAmerica on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:34pm.
The anger from Newt's ex will not have a fatal effect on Newts campaign because everybody already knew he had some personal issues.
When is ABC going to interview Larry Sinclair??
Submitted by kch50428 on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:37pm.
You know what would be fun? If the media investigated Obama's sex life. Or his background. Or anything about him, really.
Reply to *New
Submitted by NewLife56 on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:38pm.
There are stories about Obama having an affair, and even the 2 young men who sued Obama in college (Sexual Lawsuit) but don't hold your breathe waiting for the headlines.
Really.....
Submitted by Joe W. on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:56pm.
The names Larry Sinclair, Reggie Love and Vera Baker come to mind.....
See my posts above boys.
Submitted by BBallleaper on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:48pm.
Deconstructing Obama.
Divorced from reality
Submitted by Jack Bauer on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:38pm.
It's a good job there's no one at ABC/DISNEY, like Brian Ross, who ever had more than one wife -- else they might be called creepy stalkerish hypocrites!
Of course, they would say... yeah but we're not running for President.
To which the correct response is, yeah, but you are running Obama for President..
All of the above Mr Obama? --- How about ALL OF THE BELOW, instead.
News
Submitted by NewLife56 on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:38pm.
In case no ones figured it out yet, this is the plan by the Left wing dominated MSM. They plan to as the election process goes on from time to time, disrupt the process with timley tid bits of damaging stories, and it doesn't matter if these stories are years old and already pretty much in public knowlegde.
Just enough to make sure that the person they really want to run against Obama gets it before they start the bashing of him. They not ony now will publish this kind of crap, but now they will publish rumors and gossip as real news, and only after they have achieved their goal of re-electing thier main man Obama, will they come back and admit the story really was false.
We have no free press anyomore, it already been bought and paid for.
stategery
Submitted by Agnostic on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:41pm.
it seems like the media just wants to keep the fight going among the Republicans until the voters are tired of everyone. Then they can energize their base and hope to cancel out all of the negatives in public opinion about the President - you know, those pesky details like his actual record.
No surprise here.
Submitted by KyWriter on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:38pm.
The media and the Obama Administration always coordinate their attacks. This issue is not yet settled, and I have to wonder if this obvious deployment may backfire for both ABC and the DNC.
Haven't we already seen one
Submitted by Jack Bauer on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:44pm.
Haven't we already seen one President with an "open marriage" -- Clinton?
The only time they lived together were the 8 years at the White House. It's common knowledge amongst the swooning elites that since then, they haven't shared a domicile.
Has ABC ever asked La Clintoons about this?
All of the above Mr Obama? --- How about ALL OF THE BELOW, instead.
Billy Jeff
Submitted by Schofield Kid on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 8:57pm.
Lucky Me! Ol' Billy Jeff is chairing a golf tournament this weekend near where I live in La Quinta CA. If I'm lucky I may get a chance to gaze upon his greatness!
Joan Kennedy, former wife
Submitted by MidAmerica on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:44pm.
Joan Kennedy, former wife of The Lion of the Senate suffered far more than Newts ex. This from Wikipedia:
In July 1969, her husband was involved in a car accident off Chappaquiddick Island in Massachusetts that killed his passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne. Although pregnant and confined to bed in the wake of two previous miscarriages, she attended Kopechne's funeral. Three days later she stood beside her husband in court when he pleaded guilty to having left the scene of an accident. She suffered a third miscarriage shortly thereafter.
In early 1978, the couple separated. She subsequently gave interviews with People and McCall's confirming her alcoholism and her work to stay sober.The couple remained together during his failed 1980 U.S. presidential campaign, announcing plans to divorce in 1981; the divorce was finalized in 1982.
That depends, Brent.
Submitted by CobraMan on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:56pm.
"It is not necessarily inappropriate for a news outlet to interview a candidate’s former wife."
That depends, Brent, on if the divorce was amicable or not, which this one wasn't. Hell hath no fury...
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
I know, if we're going to
Submitted by tcm14 on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:08pm.
I know, if we're going to start judging people based on what is said by their bitter ex-spouses, half the country will be out of a job. Bitter ex-spouses are notorious for, um, "slanting" the truth a bit. Or out-and-out lying.
tcm14, that is just wrong
Submitted by Agnostic on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:12pm.
you shouldn't equate ex-spouses to the media like that.
I know when I wrote that I
Submitted by tcm14 on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:25pm.
I know when I wrote that I was thinking "bitter ex-spouses are a lot like the MSM, only worse" but I couldn't think of any way of saying it succinctly.
What strikes me as particularly interesting about the timing
Submitted by hbnolikeee on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:57pm.
is that it all but tells you, if you didn't know that Mitt is the dumocrats pick.
Again, if ABC is really
Submitted by balboa on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:03pm.
Again, if ABC is really looking to tank Gingrich, airing this isn't necessary. Newt is not going to make it over the long haul.
Now, if it is truly newsworthy, then air it. If not, wait until after SC.
OMO! Call off the elections!
Submitted by Blonde on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:18pm.
Blaboa just stated Newt isn't going to make it.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Do you honestly think Newt
Submitted by balboa on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:24pm.
Do you honestly think Newt can do it?
I think we're going to find out shortly
Submitted by Blonde on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:29pm.
SC votes Saturday, and Florida votes on the 31st. If Newt wins SC and Florida, yes he can and more than likely will.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Completely Agree Blonde
Submitted by NeoConfirmed on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:36pm.
I am REALLY getting tired of people like Balboa saying that Newt cannot win. How in the H E double hockey sticks does he or anyone else know. Because a poll taken 10 months before the election says so. Ridiculous.
I think what those like Balboa are so afraid of is to see Newt hand Obama his a** in every single debate.
I vote for the non-teleprompter guy every time!
Well obviously I don't know
Submitted by balboa on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:48pm.
Well obviously I don't know for a fact. It's an opinion.
It wouldn't bother me to see Obama have his "ass" handed to him in a debate. Obama hasn't lived up to the hype.
⇒ You're right, Bal
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:51pm.
He hasn't lived up to the hype, nor was that possible.
But most of us weren't as starry-eyed as others.
Wow, Bal
Submitted by Blonde on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:52pm.
Here we have positive proof that even liberals are over The Won.
So you don't believe the White House spin, that it's all the mean (R)-words' fault that Obama hasn't been able to do anything? What are you disappointed in?
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
I'm disappointed because I
Submitted by balboa on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 4:00pm.
I'm disappointed because I don't think he's gotten much done. Yes, I think _some_ of that is because there are Republicans that don't want to work with him on anything. But not all of it.
And I honestly don't feel any sense of leadership from him.
⇒ OK
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 4:09pm.
What, specifically, has he not gotten done that you wanted?
He specifically has lowered
Submitted by NeoConfirmed on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 4:13pm.
He specifically has lowered his handicap and today he rode on It's a Small World without getting sick.
What a guy!
⇒ Is that the "teacup ride"
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 4:18pm.
I really wouldn't know. I'm working most days, trying to feed his pitifully ignorant followers.
Good Point Cool Arrow
Submitted by NeoConfirmed on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 4:47pm.
Since I live in LA where 9 out of 10 people worship the ground he walks on, I cut the middle man and just cash my check and start handing it out. I have learned to spread the wealth.
Bal,
Submitted by Agnostic on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 4:16pm.
I don't know how much President Obama has done personally but his administration has been hard at work and has accomplished a lot. He has even received a new source of money:
The Treasury on Tuesday started dipping into federal pension funds in order to give the Obama administration more credit to pay government bills.
We're going to do
Submitted by Bodini on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:34pm.
We're going to do our part with my wife casting her vote for Newt in SC on Saturday and I'm ready to send in my absentee FL ballot for Newt on Monday.
Good deal
Submitted by Blonde on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:49pm.
One other thing I'd like to throw out here, too.
The primaries need to be put on a rotating basis, with the open primaries/caucuses going LAST. Keep the bloody democrats and indies out until the end.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
So what's your take, balboa?
Submitted by Kingfish17 on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:43pm.
So, is ABC running this story because they are just acting as solid journalists tracking down some important news? Is it your belief that Obama has nothing to hide, is totally open about his past, and because of this openness and transparency, ABC is unable to try to get any similar "news stories" related to Obama?
"You can’t go take a trip to Las Vegas...on the taxpayer’s dime." Barack Obama
I think they're running it
Submitted by balboa on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:55pm.
I think they're running it because it's salacious and will attract viewers.
⇒ Really, Bal
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 4:07pm.
Did ABC report on Larry Sinclair's accusation of Candidate Obama's affair with him? That wasn't salacious enough? Are you saying homosexuality is somehow less acceptable among liberals than heterosexuality?
Are you admitting there is a serious bias in the msm?
Sorry, your dog won't hunt.
Deconstructing Obama, Pg. 284
Submitted by BBallleaper on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 4:36pm.
(In reference to young B.O. and Frank Marshall Davis)
"I had been skeptical of the tabloid allegations of bisexuality that have dogged Obama until realizing that Obama imported the only romance that appears in dreams. Bolstering those allegations is the fact that his most notorious accuser, Larry Sinclair, limits Obama's role to that of the passive partner in oral sex, a role that could have been ingrained 'chez' "Frank", given Davis's obsession with pleasing people orally."
"The fierce and frequent public debate about gay-related issues makes Obama's sexual history RELEVANT. If what Sinclair says is true -- and he has a written a book about the same, titled, a wee bit sensationally, "Barack Obama & Larry Sinclair: Cocaine, Sex, Lies & Murder?" -- there may be OTHERS out there even more exploitive and extortive than Sinclair."
No. Yes. No. No.
Submitted by balboa on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 5:41pm.
No.
Yes.
No.
No.
Regarding the fourth "no"
Submitted by Kingfish17 on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 5:47pm.
It all gets back to my original question: Why is it that ABC, and other MSM networks for that matter, finds absolutely nothing of interest to pursue in Obama's mysterious background? Is nothing worth looking into?
When Rush Limbaugh goes after Obama, he has an agenda and will say so.
When Ed Schultz backs Obama and goes after any and all Republicans, he has an agenda and will say so.
But you continue to deny, that the MSM has no bias, when they refuse to apply the same so called "journalistic" standards when going after dirt regarding conservative candidates and liberal candidates.
"You can’t go take a trip to Las Vegas...on the taxpayer’s dime." Barack Obama
I believe there's bias. I
Submitted by balboa on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 8:33pm.
I believe there's bias. I don't know about the "serious" qualifier.
I agree with Balboa
Submitted by Galvanic on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 7:23pm.
If they could hold on to it without the risk of getting scooped, ABC would've waited until after the SC primary to be more sensational.
It's nasty, so they're going with it.
⇒ And I still disagree with Balboa
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 7:31pm.
I offer as evidence that the MSM steered clear of the John Edwards show even when they knew the Enquirer was going to scoop them.
Send a planeload of reporters digging dirt on Sarah Palin? Sure.
But follow John Edwards? No
Okay People Let's Cut The Crap
Submitted by NeoConfirmed on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:57pm.
Unfortunately I live in the LA area and local talk radio is playing songs like "Turn Out the Lights, The Party's Over" refering to Newt.
During the 'journalistic' assault on him this morning, he said it best. He has made mistakes in his personal life that he regrets. Although he's not giving the press a play by play of what he did in the 90's, he's not DENYING anything except that he didn't serve his first wife with divorce papers while she was in a hospital bed. He knew all this was coming and STILL decided to run because he was appauled watching Obama beat the hell out of McCain in 08 and he knows Obama will clean Romney's clock as well.
So wake up people...yes he's got some damn baggage LIKE WE ALL DO including the current socialist calling the shots. But you never hear about that.
If you write Newt off now, just remember that come November when you're on bitching and whining about another 4 years of Obama.
I'm done.
Ditto!!!!
Submitted by ProudAmerican58 on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 4:57pm.
Took the words right out of my mouth! Mind you, I'll back whoever the Republican nominee turns out to be; however, now that Newt seems to be getting over his "woman scorned" phase, I'm beginning to warm up to him again.
Proud American
Submitted by NeoConfirmed on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 5:46pm.
Beyond the baggage which I believe is the only reason Gingrich has not been our nominee in the past (and boy do I wish he had made different choices as you and I would have), I have this question:
Why did ABC send their 'investigative guru' Brian Ross to dig up old dirt on Newt? I mean beyond the liberal bias. Think about it.
They put up a good front but they are scared to death of him. They DO NOT want him to run against Obama.
I ask why?
Remember, when the other side keeps saying 'bring him on', it's the exact opposite of what they really want.
BINGO!
Submitted by ProudAmerican58 on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 6:43pm.
It's the reason I still don't care much for Romney....and couldn't stand Huntsman.
The bottom line, as you said, it's time to CUT THE CRAP and as far as the MSM is concerned, time to stop putting up with it!
Why?
Submitted by ckc1227 on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 6:10am.
"Why did ABC send their 'investigative guru' Brian Ross to dig up old dirt on Newt? I mean beyond the liberal bias. Think about it."
For the same reason they ran an old story on the same day claiming Mitt hides all his evil rich guy millions in the Cayman Islands so he doesn't have to pay taxes while the poor hard working secretaries of the world have to pay the full freight.....because they don't want ANY republican to win.
"They put up a good front but they are scared to death of him. They DO NOT want him to run against Obama."
Nonsense. Let's see....a so-called family's values candidate who has been married 3 times, has cheated on two different wives, gave history lessons to Fannie and Freddie for $2 million dollars, and who has called for his own national health care mandate. And don't forget he served one wife with divorce papers while in the hospital on her death bed. Yeah yeah, I know that isn't true, but enough of the other things are true, making that one believable as well. Sure, he'd do well in the debates, but he can't get away from his past.They would absolutely love for Newt to be the candidate.
Once again, how stupid do they think we are?
Submitted by SickofLibs on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 4:02pm.
The most ludicrous thing about this is the BS ABC floated about their internal discussions and angsting over the appropriateness of releasing this just before the primary. Like these Obama knob-polishers were ever NOT going to do it. Gimme a break.
Since no one has yet unearthed a dismembered body in Newt's backyard, this is all they got right now so of course they are going with it.
That it is airing is a moot point and NO SURPRISE!
Submitted by Tidy Bowl Man on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 4:29pm.
There is no way he (Newt) didn't see this coming. I just hope he handles it better than Cain when he stumbled so bad. Newt can handle himself very well, and so far...is.
newt
Submitted by Jersey Girl on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 4:32pm.
Oh really, we want the msm to be respectful of democrats and their families before scandals are revealed.
The hypocrisy is making MY head explode. Republicans, conservatives?????
Oh really!!!!
AP: "Newt had boil on ass in late 1983"
Submitted by SickofLibs on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 4:56pm.
Ann Curry unearthing more details on this breaking story for tomorrow's show; wishes she didn't have to wait until morning.
In the re-elect world of
Submitted by celator on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 5:02pm.
In the re-elect world of Obama, Axelboob and Valerie "the snake" Jarrett, Newt is the one who has to be taken out. They've made the calculation that Obama might be able to take on Romney in a TV debate. But in a debate with Newt, Obama will be eaten alive. Everyone knows it, and Obama's handlers know it better than most.
Newt's wife #2 didn't just walk in the ABC studio and volunteer this information. She was sought after, coddled, and convinced it was her duty to do so. Now the question is: what the chain of events that led her to those cameras in the ABC interview. Who were given the responsibility to wrangle her into the studio? That's the real story behind this.
There's only one question I have
Submitted by Conservator on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 5:23pm.
How long did ABC and lefty Ross sit on the story. IMO, they knew what they had and only waited to air interview for a time when it WOULD HURT Gingrich.
Just the facts
Submitted by RealVet on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 6:00pm.
Fact - Like Hillary, Newt's harpee couldn't keep her husband sexually satisfied.
Fact - Like Slick Willie, Newt wanted an open marriage.
Fact - Newt never had sex with another woman in his home.
Fact - Newt never claimed a blow*** wasn't "sex".
Fact - Newt never used a cigar to pleasure a woman.
Fact - Newt never commited perjury (a felony).
Fact - The Gingrich's never decided to stay married for politcal purposes.
Fact - The media hates Newt because he's a Republican.
Fact - Not one good honest journalist works at ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, MSNBC, Time, Newsweek, or the NY Times.
Wasn't Newt's standard when
Submitted by buddyc on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 6:20pm.
Wasn't Newt's standard when he question Romney on tax returns that it was better to come out now the bad news before the party selects its nominee?? Didn't Newt's pac go do a made up slanted interview with former Bain "Employees" about how awful Romney was even though Bain wasn 't the employer but was an investor? So if we need to hear from employees once removed about Romney why shouldn't we also hear from Newt's numerous wives?
So did Newt change his mind about that?
As a life long republican I am embarassed that this party would consider losers like Santorum and Newt as viable candidates.
Wrong Buddy
Submitted by NeoConfirmed on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 7:54pm.
Yes, Newt said that it's better to release the tax return now instead of later. So what? This 'news' today is not news. We all new Gingrich had issues in his past. You seem to indicate that Newt's PAC was hammering Romney about Bain when it was Romney who has been outspending him 10 to 1. Romney was hammaring; Newt was lightly tapping. They can interview Newt's wives 24-7. I could care less. It's not new. It's not anything that I didn't already know.
You ask if Newt changed his mind. About his standards. I'm not sure what you mean.
You say that you're embarrassed about conservative candidates like Gingrich and Santorum. But you're proud of a moderate/slightly left candidate like Romney or someone who belongs in a straight jacket like Paul?
I don't get it.
Anyone who thinks Newt is a
Submitted by buddyc on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 4:20am.
Anyone who thinks Newt is a "conservative" will never "get it".
So what is Newt?
Submitted by NeoConfirmed on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 7:07pm.
A liberal? A moderate?
Anyone who doesn't see Newt as conservative doesn't know the meaning of the word. Who do you want Buddy? Is is Mitt the NH 'conservative'. Great choice Buddy!
Here's the secret to why I've wanted Newt all along:
Unlike Romney......Newt has been on TV and radio for years being paid to say what he really thinks without any fear of getting votes or offending anyone.
In this day and age I want someone who takes no crap and no prisoners! Period.
I truly believe that the debates in 08 won Obama the election despite the media falling all over him.
I truly believe that Romney cannot make a single point stick on Obamacare. That is a HUGE negative for him.
And finally...and you can call me crazy...if I have to listen to a president for 8 years...I would much rather have someone who has a masterful grasp of every issue including defending himself against all attacks than a governor from a northeast state that looks like part but is a shell inside.
I cannot believe what I am
Submitted by Gat New York on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 7:07pm.
I cannot believe what I am reading.
Let's review who Newt Gingrich is.
Maybe I am missing something, but exactly how does that make Newt the "conservative alternative?" Or a reliable conservative at all?
Add to that his being cited by Congress while he served.
Perry was right. We cannot wait till the Fall election to vet our candidates. Because if Newt is the candidate you can bet that one set of the Obama commercials against him will be about his divorcing wife #1 while she had cancer, divorcing wife #2 when she learned she had M.S., and at the time he was divorcing his second wife he was lecturing President Clinton on morality over extra-marital affairs.
There is a reason why so former congressional colleagues of Newt and said that if her were nominated to they could not support him.
We don't need October surprises in October and if Gingrich cannot withstand the media barrage of this ABC interview then he will never withstand the barrage that will be coming at him in the Fall if he is the nominee.
It is code for religious
Submitted by buddyc on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 4:19am.
It is code for religious bigotry. "Real Conservative" means the most viable non mormon candidate.
IRONIC SECULAR BLOWBACK!
Submitted by reelman46 on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 7:28pm.
As far as Newt and ex-wife rant...its going nowhere for 3 reasons:
the secularization of America has (ironically by democrats) lowered moral outrage...especially
since half of marriages fail...
Bill (30 year serial adulterer/open marriage standard) Klinton
and lastly...90% of this "news" is not...side note...its 12 years old or more.
Doug Schexnayder, Ph.D. (theconservativecrawfish<
It may not be new news, but
Submitted by ckc1227 on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 6:44am.
It may not be new news, but it's new to a lot of people who never even heard of Newt before this election cycle, and I'm pretty sure it will bother a lot of them. How sad would it be if the guy representing family values in the 2012 election was actually Barack Obama? A lot of people are blaming ABC here, but there wouldn't even be a story if Newt hadn't cheated on two different wives with who knows how many different women.
Still have your doubts about Newt
Submitted by Boudin on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 8:32pm.
Not me, he will do! I still like Rick, but I can get behind Newt also