Gingrich Slams CNN's King: 'I Am Appalled That You Would Begin a Presidential Debate With a Topic Like That'
CNN’s John King despicably started Thursday’s Republican presidential debate in South Carolina by bringing up allegations made by Newt Gingrich’s ex-wife earlier in the day.
When asked to respond to the controversy, the former Speaker of the House said, “I am appalled that you would begin a presidential debate with a topic like that,” (video follows with transcribed highlights and commentary):
To the amazement of those in the audience as well as viewers at home, King addressed this issue right out of the gate.
“As you know," said the moderator to the former Speaker, "your ex-wife gave an interview to ABC News and another interview with the Washington Post and this story has now gone viral on the Internet. In it, she says you came to her in 1999 at a time when you were having an affair. She says you asked her, Sir, to enter into an open marriage. Would you like to take some time to respond to that?”
“No,” answered Gingrich, “but I will.”
After a pause, the former Speaker said, "I think the destructive, vicious, negative nature of much of the news media makes it harder to govern this country, harder to attract decent people to run for public office, and I am appalled that you would begin a presidential debate with a topic like that.”
This elicited a standing ovation from the crowd on hand.
When they settled down, Gingrich continued, “Every person in here knows personal pain. Every person in here has had someone close to them go through painful things. To take an ex-wife and make it two days before a primary a significant question in a presidential campaign is as close to despicable as anything I can imagine.”
This evoked more applause from the audience.
“My two daughters,” continued the former Speaker, “wrote the head of ABC and made the point that it was wrong, that they should pull it, and I am frankly astounded that CNN would take trash like that and use it to open a presidential debate.”
Once again, the audience applauded Gingrich’s remarks, after which King said, “As you noted, Mr. Speaker, this story did not come from our network. As you also know, it is the subject of conversation on the campaign.”
The former Speaker was having none of this and scolded, “John, it was repeated by your network. You chose to start the debate with it. Don’t try to blame somebody else. You and your staff chose to start this debate with that.”
Obviously feeling he needed to now explain the matter, Gingrich said, “The story is false. Every personal friend I have who knew us in that period says the story is false. We offered several of them to ABC to prove it was false. They weren’t interested because they would like to attack any Republican.”
Rolling to a crescendo, the former Speaker said, “I am tired of the elite media protecting Barack Obama by attacking Republicans.”
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⇒ He's right
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 9:56pm.
Crickets still chirping on Ear Leader's lack of vetting concerning direct accusations he cheated on his wife on the DL.
Did any commentator for the
Submitted by jkwtrading on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 9:57pm.
Did any commentator for the D's bring up Clinton's love life.
⇒ No way, jkw
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:02pm.
That would mean giving up their luxury boxes at the D Convention.
yes they always said it was
Submitted by jkwtrading on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:09pm.
yes they always said it was PRIVATE...the D's are killing themselves and I love every minute of it..
Good question does anyone
Submitted by balboa on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:18pm.
Good question does anyone remember the debates from way back then?
they sure as hell never asked
Submitted by jkwtrading on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:22pm.
they sure as hell never asked Clinton anything about those affairs and during the Lewinsky parade always said it's PRIVATE. all the debates would've been before Lewinsky appeared. the allegations were all present though by 1992.
The MSM was satisfied that the Clintons' . . .
Submitted by Galvanic on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 9:50am.
. . . 60 Minutes interview in which Slick admitted to having "caused some pain in my marriage" was the last word on it. As I recall, many MSMers said that probing deeper was getting into their private lives.
We do know that in '96, Clinton was armed and ready to handle adultery questions. What the public didn't know at the time was that Bob Dole had had an affair with a woman (not the future Elizabeth Dole) during his first marriage, and the Clintonistas were ready to "leak" the Dole story if the polls indicated that the race was too close. As fate would have it, they held back, but the story came out after the election, and Dole admitted that it was true in order to make it clear that the woman in question was not Elizabeth.
In Georgia, Obama will have
Submitted by jkwtrading on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:02pm.
In Georgia, Obama will have to prove eligibility to be on ballot..
http://www.wnd.com/2012/01/obama-argues-against-appearing-at-eligibility...
jkw, Yeah, and any day now I expect the Dear Ruler's...
Submitted by Dave. on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:12pm.
...Minister of Intimidation and Harrassment, that would be one Herr Erich von Holderen, to take my state to court in an effort to force us to cave should Obama's name be stricken from the ballot here.
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
I live here too and let em
Submitted by jkwtrading on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:16pm.
I live here too and let em try...
Arizona will be next, and the list just might grow.
⇒ That's just silly!
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:21pm.
Wait until I tell Jer your State is trying to enforce the Constitution!
I ain't scared to be a rat. I'll just move to DC where I can be protected wildlife.
I thought that liberal lived
Submitted by jkwtrading on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:23pm.
I thought that liberal lived in CA.
Where Is Jer?
Submitted by stratman on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:46pm.
If Jer doesn't respond in this thread then I'd be a bit concerned. This is too fertile a thread for him not to post. Can't see him miss an opportunity defending Clinton's rear even if he's on vacation. I think Jer would even find a way to post if he was in jail.
Where's Jer-waldo?
Dave
Submitted by grammajane on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 12:50am.
Can the state stand by the rule or do they have to cave to barry?
Again
Submitted by bobsmom on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:03pm.
not a real Newt fan, but Godammit, bring it, the man has testicles, and I prefer that to the metrosexual mom jeaned moron that currently occupies the people's house.
Well said!
Submitted by dr-go on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 12:46am.
But as for being a fan of Newt's, I am enjoying his retorts immensely.
Well, at least King didn't throw a deck of race cards at him...
Submitted by Dave. on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:04pm.
...right off the bat.
And just who is the doofus in the repub party that keeps insisting these debates take place in forums run by commies?
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
Keep it up Newt
Submitted by zachlind on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:06pm.
and I'll vote for you when you get to Texas.
Refreshing. Newt knows that
Submitted by PeskyDane on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:12pm.
Refreshing. Newt knows that the only thing true evil fears is strength. Even though I'm not a Republican, I am weary of watching them bring butter knives to the gun-fight.
mad as hell and not goint to take it anymore
Submitted by MidAmerica on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:16pm.
Even if we lose the general as long as our candidate takes a buzz saw to the dems, the media and obama it will be worth it. It is time that the leftists in the media no longer control the conversation and control the speech of our elected officials.
Besides, four more years of obama will do a generations worth of damage to the democrat party. The young people who helped elect obama will not be happy at becoming 'The Lost Generation'.
But...
Submitted by GeneralAl on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 8:13am.
Besides, four more years of obama will do a generations worth of damage to the democrat party. The young people who helped elect obama will not be happy at becoming 'The Lost Generation'.
But what about the total destruction of our nation as we know and love?
"Old Soldiers never die, they just fade away"!
I really like how he throws it back in their faces but
Submitted by Tidy Bowl Man on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:22pm.
Sometimes it would be nice if he would just answer the question. Identify the leftist premise of the question, but answer.
Answered
Submitted by Truestar on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:34pm.
I believe he did answer the question.
No need
Submitted by optimist on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:54pm.
There's no need to answer BS questions. That said it is gratifying to see him taking it to the media, but I worry that it is just a ploy to try to win the primary. I think if he does get the nomination, he'll end up dialing it back. Hope I'm wrong.
What question?
Submitted by CobraMan on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 1:51pm.
The only question asked about this particular "subject" was "Would you like to some time to respond to that?" And, wow, did he respond!
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.
good
Submitted by driguana on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:23pm.
good for him...it's time to slam the "liberal" obama propaganda press...call an ace an ace...
Newt's got a handle on Media Bias
Submitted by acaiguana on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:33pm.
And he has the gumption to take it to them.
ACA
...
Quoted from: 'Acaiguana notes from the Underground' (Soon to be at theaters near you)
Newt
Submitted by kilrod on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:42pm.
Newt is doing what should have been done years ago, sticking it to the libturd sub-slime media. To take down 0 bama you will have to take down the media at the same time. If Newt will attack the media and 0 bama he can win the nomination and the Whitehouse.
(grins) kilrod "the Birther"
"Let the Good Times Roll"
If an unborn child cannot trust you, why should I,??
Remember "The Witches of Eastwick"?
Submitted by CO2Maker on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:42pm.
Remember that movie with Jack Nicholson, Goldie Hawn, Cher, and Susan Saranwrap? Remember the scene where Goldie gets a hole blown through her torso and you can see right through it? (That was considered pretty nifty SFX back in the day.)
Remember that? Reminds me of what Newt did to King. >Kaboom< Take that, elite media guy.
And, oh, what's this moderator walking around like Bob Barker or Monty Hall? Kee-rist, sit down, will ya? It's not about you, King . . . or is it?
I thought same thing as King
Submitted by jkwtrading on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:50pm.
I thought same thing as King strolled..sit down asswipe. what a pompous prick.
"Death Becomes Her" with
Submitted by JeffC... on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:20pm.
"Death Becomes Her" with Goldie, Bruce Willis, and Meryl Streep.
You're right
Submitted by CO2Maker on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 4:53am.
Wrong Goldie Hawn movie.
He couldn't sit ...
Submitted by Bodini on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 12:06am.
He couldn't sit ... he had no butt cheeks left!
Newt has baggage, but he ROCKS!
Submitted by merly1 on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:44pm.
Loved it! Loved it!
Sadly, he is correct as to why--> decent people no longer seek higher office because of this bloodsport.
Do you wonder why Owebama and Hil were the main attractions on the Dem side in 2008, and we were left
with McCain and Romney? The best and brightest have no desire to seek public office.
the look on King's face was
Submitted by jkwtrading on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:50pm.
the look on King's face was one of someone walking across his grave.
I didn't watch the re-debate, but ...
Submitted by Newsbubba on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 8:02am.
... watching the clip above, it looked like little Johnny was going to puke right on the stage, for a minute there!
I'll vote for Newt just because he showed the rest of the wimps how to handle a bullying press.
Can someone tell me what the hell Romney is staring at so intensely when another candidate is speaking. He looks ridiculous. What consultant told him to do that? The one that gave Al Gore the same advice in his debates with Bush?
I have just one question for John King:
Submitted by SickofLibs on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:54pm.
Explain this.
Oh, that was a low blow? Tough noogies.
Al Paca?---
Submitted by matthewdean on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:27pm.
Dude needs to stand a tad closer to his shaving implement.
Unless "Al" is short for 'Alberta'; and if that's the case, well, them lib women are a hoot, ain't they?
MD
Newt had to know this issue would come up...
Submitted by KyWriter on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:54pm.
...and he has probably been prepared for it for years. He knows very well that there is little depth to liberal thought and that the first question tonight would follow the same, tired liberal tactic. I think now the media is collectively even dumber than I thought: they walked right into Newt's trap and he sprang it. Masterful! Sheer poetry!
Arena di Verona
Submitted by MidAmerica on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:53pm.
Newt debating obama
Sort of brings out the bloodlust of the ancient Roman arena.
OOOOH... NEWT GETS A
Submitted by BD on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 10:56pm.
OOOOH... NEWT GETS A SHACK!
THe highlight of the debate was in the opening 20 seconds.
TO CNN*
Submitted by cajun2 on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:10pm.
If anyone from CNN is reading this thread please take note.
That line of questions and John Kings hosting was the worst only to Steffie. AWFUL and so obviously staged from talking points out of the white house.
Once again, Newt put the media in their proper place. He is not my favorite but I love how he calls out the obvious bias. Every question was designed to NOT bring any discussion of Obama's policy failures. The scrutiny these men must go through in primary battles is amazing compared to how little we know about Obama after 5 years.
Media bias alone will cause many voters to take a harsh view of all media on all issues for truth and credibility.
Newt is as strong a
Submitted by stratman on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:26pm.
Newt is as strong a Conservative as Santorum and Newt has the experience and the chops to take the fight to the Left.
As I've said before, this election is going to be a dirty, bare-knuckled, down in the mud, scorched earth fight by the Democrats for control of this nation of which Newt is best capable of defeating.
How?
Submitted by GeneralAl on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 8:05am.
"As I've said before, this election is going to be a dirty, bare-knuckled, down in the mud, scorched earth fight by the Democrats for control of this nation of which Newt is best capable of defeating." HOW?
"Old Soldiers never die, they just fade away"!
How what?
Submitted by stratman on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 3:15pm.
How what?
Still Searching
Submitted by Joe W. on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:12pm.
Wow, and John King is STILL scrutinizing that stage in search of his balls after Newt ripped them from his groin.
No problem, Joe.
Submitted by Newsbubba on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 8:07am.
You have to give those up the minute you go to work for CNN.
MSNBC, on the other hand, does allow Maddow to keep his.
There Should Be Less Doubt
Submitted by stratman on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:14pm.
That Newt can keep his powder dry after the low blow led by Disco DJ King.
Newt can.
There is only one guy prepared to deal with Obama and the Media
Submitted by Kuso Jiji on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:16pm.
If Newt keeps this up, he will be the nominee. I have no doubt he will beat Obama, govern conservatively and put the Democrats and their lapdog media in its place. Go Newt Go!!!
CNN showing Newts answer
Submitted by Redrowan2000 on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:18pm.
Not showing the well deserved shellacking he gave to King. Watching the panel on CNN here it's a who's who of elite left wing media. Gergen saying this was an attack on the media.. Heh keep it going Newt, maybe the other 3 and the Repubs in general that have any sense will follow your lead.
Don't let the bastards grind you down."
Tomorrow on CNN
Submitted by KornKing on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:19pm.
Gingrich opens debate with racially tinged response
When would it be ok for this
Submitted by balboa on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:20pm.
When would it be ok for this to be brought up? Is there one?
Sure.
Submitted by Newsbubba on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 8:12am.
In the debate for the general election, right after they ask Bambi about the interview they play with his male prostitute "friend" from Chicago, his passport, his claim to be a 'foreign student," who paid his way on his travels around the moooooslem world, what his grades were, etc, etc, etc.
Then ask Newt about his ex-wife.
⇒ The perfect time, balboa
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 10:01am.
The perfect time to bring it up would be in an interview with the President.
Mr President, the mainstream media, have avoided reporting allegations that you snorted cocaine from the belly of a gay limo driver and engaged in relations with him, do you think we should have provided a similar courtesy to Speaker Gingrich concerning charges from his ex-wife that he asked for an open marriage?
I think that would absolutely appropriate. Don't you?
The proper venue
Submitted by CobraMan on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 1:23pm.
"Is there one?"
Yes, during a divorce proceeding. Other than that, maybe in the tabloids?
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.
it seems everytime the media
Submitted by wdvander on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:28pm.
it seems everytime the media thinks they have the last nail in the coffin of Newt's campaign, he knocks that nail down and comes back with more vigor than he had before. Newt is a progressive, big government guy who talks about some conservative values. He is on his third wife indicating that he has no desire to remain loyal with anyone, yet he keeps hanging around.
To the mainstream media, get it right you dummies. If you want to get rid of him, you better know how he is going to respond to all the crap you keep digging up. This was stuff that was not even new and he turned it into a win.
You Mean Mitt Romney
Submitted by stratman on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:35pm.
Not exactly truthful. Look at what Newt has actually done, not just said: http://www.ontheissues.org/Newt_Gingrich.htm.
Maybe
Submitted by ahusser on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 12:24am.
You were asleep in '94.
"Somehow, I told you so, just doesn't quite say it." Will Smith in 'I, Robot.'
"Newt is a progressive, big
Submitted by ReaganRuled on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 1:09am.
"Newt is a progressive, big government guy who talks about some conservative values."
Participating in a little revisionist history, are we? Listen, Newt is/was not my first choice (or even the second). I personally prefer Santorum, but I don't think he has a chance against 0bama and his machine. But to say that Gingrich "is a Progressive" is just patently false! Does he occasionally lean lefty? Yes. We all remember him on the couch with Nazi Pelousy, and I still get the dry heaves thinking about that. But if it's between ultra-moderate, pro-/anti-/what-is-it-this-week-abortion Mittens who is the author of 0'Romneycare .. whom I seriously doubt will ever repeal 0Bummercare .. or Newt who balanced the budgets in the 90's and led that era's Conservative renaissance, guess who gets my vote? Mittens can fly under the radar and pander his way through these debates. My money is on Newt to eviscerate 0BowMao in the Presidential debates!
Winning the debate doesn't...
Submitted by GeneralAl on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 8:00am.
"My money is on Newt to eviscerate 0BowMao in the Presidential debates!"
Winning the debate doesn't mean a win at the ballot box! You still have to win the minds of the voters which will be a problem for the Gingrinch!
"Old Soldiers never die, they just fade away"!
Huh?
Submitted by CobraMan on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 1:45pm.
How many presidential candidates have you known that routinely LOST the debates and still became President? The answer, I would say, is very few!
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.
Remembering back to Clinton's first run - Donahue interviews?
Submitted by Gary Hall on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:30pm.
Seems to me, there was an interview (1992) with Bill and Hillary Clinton, when the interviewer later offered up, that he was shocked (journalistic standards did not allow such) that an agreement was reached before the interview as to what questions would be asked, and what subjects would not be broached. Anyone?
Moving forward. Phil Donahue did make a pretty good effort at asking Bill Clinton about his fooling around - once:
Bill Clinton on Donahue (1992)
Unfortunately, that's about as tough as it ever got for Bill Clinton, during his campaigns.
(;~/ gary
finally
Submitted by soosan on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:32pm.
Can Newt give Mitt some pointers - then we've have something going.
Let's just draft Rubio.
Submitted by Newsbubba on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 8:14am.
That would be simpler and much more effective.
geniuses at CNN
Submitted by MidAmerica on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:35pm.
The elite media can't grasp that a Conservative who fights back against them is going to get a lot of support because there are MILLIONS of people who despise these pompous political operatives posing as journalists.
You would think Sarah Palin would have been a tip-off. The attacks on her made her a political force and a multi-millionaire.
Newt can thank the media's attacks for fueling his political fortunes. Newt was going nowhere in the beginning of the primary season and then they gave Newt the chance to stand up against the biased media. He rose high in the polls. He sank again. Now the media is repeating their mistakes and Newt is on the rise again.
As long as Newt gets to be hatin' on the media he will always have a following.
I agree
Submitted by Bodini on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 12:10am.
I agree! I kept waiting for W to throw a punch, and the fact that he never did was greatest source of frustration and ultimate disappointment with him. He should have put Harry Potter Reid and Nancy the Wicked Witch of the West back in their place!
Newt is a sleeseball meglomaniac
Submitted by cbeyer on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:44pm.
Yes cnn is in the tank for obama. What else is new? But he is stll unelectible.
No one is unelectable who
Submitted by Rowane on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 12:52am.
No one is unelectable who will stand up for the People of the United States against politics and media as usual.
You've got to stand for something, or you'll fall for anything. (Aaron Tippin)
Who Knew
Submitted by Tjexcite on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 11:58pm.
One good debate and attack the word of ones ex-wife can cleans all sins one has for the last 30 years.
If only Herman Cain came out swinging with his allegations and woman he would be still in and leading by 20. Not out with the trash sent by the same people who now love Newt. It was not like this allegation of asking to commit adultery, came from someone out of no where, it was his ex-wife. Who just by that should have more creditability and the media does not inflate that like it did with Cain's woman.
If Newt is not gone sooner over later when more stuff comes out, Gloria Alfred will have a press conference circus with someone with carnal knowledge of Newt and not his ex.
At that point
Submitted by Bodini on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 12:14am.
At that point, someone needs to interview Gloria's German Shepherd, Duke, and ask him about Gloria's canine shenanigans.
This is how one hands one's
Submitted by mulgamutt on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 12:27am.
This is how one hands one's ass back to them. Bravo, Newt.
Bring More, Bitches
Submitted by rammingspeed on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 12:41am.
Let them bring it, let them bring it. King badly hurt the left wing cause with this stupid act. Even die hard left wingers winced, knowing it was giving the entire right wing a boost. Thinking he could gain something for Obama from this shows how both out of touch and desperate King and his cohorts are.
It's fun to watch the Dembots implode time and time...
Submitted by gmaniac1 on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 12:50am.
again!
STANDING OVATION #2 FOR NEWT!
Submitted by ROSIE RIGHT on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 1:20am.
You'd think these liberal media debate hosts would learn..and Newt's response to the o-so-important issue of SOPA..priceless! And the other candidates followed his lead. LOVE this candidate!!!
"RR mentioned you (Newt) one time in his diary"
Submitted by lrgon on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 2:55am.
Newt Likes to take credit for everything that resonates with conservatives but the former Massachusetts governor put Newt in his place.
The John King opening salvo:
Mr. Gingrich ever the clever politician used a line from Bill Clinton and denied, denied, denied. Newt Gingrich called the allegations by his second wife, Marianne "false." Newt is the one who has a history of running around on his wives and lying about his affairs. Why wouldn't Marriane be the one getting the standing ovation? If she says Newt wanted to have a Hippy style "open marriage," she has more credibility than he does. She is more believable.
Mr. Gingrich knew that some day the chickens would come home to roost so he tried to do a preemptive strike by using the evangelicals as cover and reduce the damage.
Mr. Gingirich's admission back in '07 actually supports Marianne's allegations . He admitted that he kept his current wife Callista as a mistress during his marriage to Marianne. So Marriane has the stronger story because actions speak louder than words! Mr. Gingrich carried on as though it was an "open marriage."
All the denying and bravado directed at the media notwithstanding, we must consider the feelings of Marianne and her claims that her ex-husband lives in a separate world between saying to people one thing and then acting in an opposite way.
The disgraced Speaker Gingrich began the sexual relationship with Callista in 1993, and continued it through the Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky scandal. In 2000, Gingrich, then 57, married Callista, then 34.
Listen to his holier than thou speech on the floor of the House and then compare his venomous recoil at John King.
Senator Santorum knew Gingrich while both were in congress and said that conservatives in the House wanted to divorce themselves from the Georgia congressman. Too many ideas and no focus and no leadership from Gingrich.
Santorum's analysis of Gingrich is accurate: Newt is about to "pop."
Mostly, I agree
Submitted by TheHistorian on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 3:14am.
but I do not agree that King should have gotten ANYTHING different than what Newt gave him. He is a stuffed shirt, and this could have gone the way it did, or to 10,000 "mea culpas" from Newt. Either way, he was demonstrating that he is in the pocket of BHO. Newt was right on that.
What Republicans are going to have to do on the campaign trail is to start taking on BHO in order to win the fall now. All of you guys, put out YOUR college transcripts, and then ask BHO where HIS is. If income tax forms are an issue, why aren't transcripts, writing at Harvard, etc? This President has lived a sheltered life (sheltered by the adoring liberals, of course). It is about time that the fight be taken to him. Not just on his policies, but on his lies about Bill Ayers, Jeremiah Wright, his nomination of Van Jones, his AG Eric Holder dismissing suits against black harassment at the polls, everything. There is so much bad leadership from BHO that the list could be non-stop through both conventions.
Dennis Prager
TROLLS
Submitted by Buzzy on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 9:52am.
Irgon.
Nice try but Gingrich was not POUS, did not go on TV & look the citizens of this United States in the face as did Bill Clinton and LIE.
Go find Larry Sinclair and the two of you can do Obama.
⇒ Pay him no mind, Buzzy
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 9:54am.
In case you haven't noticed, "Irgon" is an anagram of "groin".
I agree
Submitted by TheHistorian on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 3:06am.
One of them sits on the couch with Nancy, the other votes for TARP and all of the other trash that has made this country the United States of Zimbabwe. Neither one is a conservative (nor is DR. Paul). You have 4 "inside the Beltway" buttheads standing up there debating, pretending to be a conservative.
The only saving grace for the Republican party will be if voters force an open convention this summer, and nomination and election of a NEW candidate. I think we might want to think about drafting someone other than these four boobs as our Presidential candidate. Every one of them has so much liberal baggage that we cannot pass any of them as conservatives. If we don't get a real conservative, the Bill Clinton/George Bush/Barack Obama spendathon will take this country over the edge.
Dennis Prager
Bravo Newt!
Submitted by dlwoltmann on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 3:24am.
I have thought throughout this campaign that it was going to be important for the eventual candidate to be able to fight back against both the Democrats and the MSM (as if there is any difference). Newt handled it better than an Republican ever has tonight, with one exception. I would have started the answer with " I am sorry for the obvious pain that my ex-wife has been living with all these years" and "I'm sorry that you feel that allowing yourself to be used by the MSM to get back at me is the only way for you to relieve your pain". Having said that, Newt more so than any other candidate has finally gotten it, THE MSM IS TRYING TO DESTROY YOU!!!!! Don't make friends with them, don't try to curry favor with them. Newt has also figured out that HOW he responds to these attacks is just as important as the substance of the response (A lesson that all of the Republican candidates should learn quickly). The days of having civil debates and political idea exchanges in this country is over.
Newt the racist
Submitted by ckc1227 on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 5:12am.
"The former Speaker was having none of this and scolded, “John, it was repeated by your network. You chose to start the debate with it. Don’t try to blame somebody else. You and your staff chose to start this debate with that.”
Wait....you mean to tell me Newt called this guy by his first name? Michael Medved has assured us that doing so is racist. I wonder if he'll give Newt a hard time over it tomorrow? Yeah, right......NOT, lol. By the way, wasn't King booed by the crowd during this debate too? According to Medved, that is also racist.....oh, wait...nevermind, King is white. The white guilt is strong in Medved.
The media certainly wouldn't do this to say Edwards or Clinton.
Submitted by redhunter on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 8:44am.
However, as conservatives, would we as quickly dismiss Edwards' or Clinton's indiscretions as we are for Gingrich if these dems were to theoretically run for public office again?
Edwards, Clinton & Gingrich
Submitted by Buzzy on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 9:43am.
Redhunter:
Most people do not approve of Gingrich's actions while married, the point sir is the media has a double standard when it comes to reporting. It is the media being in the tank for the DNC that bothers most conservatives. The comment about Larry Sinclair, a man who went on UTUBE to make charges against Obama and not a peep from the MSM is just one point where their double standard is so glaring.
⇒ Rock Hudson defense
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 9:49am.
The MSM hid behind their belief Ear Leader was just too hunky to be that way, so it must not be true.
That depends...
Submitted by CobraMan on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 1:31pm.
That depends on whether those "indiscretions" were ongoing, as was the case for both Clinton and Edwards, or years, even decades, in the past, as is the case for Gingrich.
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.
This further cements the fact
Submitted by ConservativeRex on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 8:46am.
This further cements the fact that the media continues to be the PR arm of the lousy Democrats.
It is made clear every day that liberal Americans are the enemy. They need to be defeated every bit as much as the Communist were defeated.
And why slam Newt on this? Unlike Clinton at least Newt had the cojones to ask his wife, Clinton did everything behind Hillary's back. Typical.
Furthermore, have any of the "investigative" journalist looked into Larry Sinclair? Doubtful. Also typical.
Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
"Otter" Gingrich
Submitted by Galvanic on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 10:04am.
I think it's safe to say that John King won't be getting a Katie Award from the national press this year after this performance. Gingrich not only shot him in the face, but has most likely removed the topic from any future interviews. It was brilliant -- if not predictable -- theater from Newt-ron, a master of political theater. If King had any smarts, he would've anticipated that Gingrich would not only be ready for the question, but score points on the response.
I also love Romney's response to the wounded King's "Would you like to say anything about that?" Romney replied, "John, let's get to the issues." (or words to that effect). The combination of Gingrich's volley and Romney's subtle admonition of King have seriously damaged King's (and CNN's) credibility.
It was Gingrich's "Otter" moment, reminiscent of the scene in the film Animal House where Otter (played by Tim Matheson) feigns righteous indignation and leads the Deltas out of the Hellenic Council hearing humming the National Anthem.
Bizarre happening
Submitted by John Francroix Jr on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 10:12am.
Weird question, expected response, though I didn't expect Newt to fly off the handle as he did last night. Someone gots a temper.
weird questions and tempers
Submitted by Agnostic on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 10:26am.
Compare responses to personal attacks:
Romney: attacked on taxes - fumbles with response even though there are several easy answers - even if some would not really understand
Santorum: attacked for personal beliefs - keeps them personal
Newt: attacked on personal relationships - attacks back
Obama: attacked by rightwing media - allows others in main stream and left wing media to fight his battles for him
I guess it depends upon your expectations for a leader.
Actually Obama sends emails
Submitted by John Francroix Jr on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 10:36am.
No, seriously.
not always e-mails
Submitted by Agnostic on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 10:45am.
he apparently wrote the religious leaders of Iran - depending upon which 'official' you believe.
President Obama has a scrappy team and you have to give him credit for that even if you believe everything they do is wrong. It takes guts to blatantly announce you are going to bypass the Congress and the Constitution. It takes the right connections to get away with it repeatedly. he isn't the first to try but he is the first that is able to create the right connections to get a virtual pass for doing so.
Temper?
Submitted by RealVet on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 3:26pm.
It's about time.
Does THIS leave ANY doubt?
Submitted by Bob001 on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 10:32am.
If this display of utter contempt to the MSM by the MOST qualified candidate doesn't show just what Newt will do to Obama and his "minions" once the presidential debates start, what will? Obama is crappin' in his boots for fear he will have to debate Newt. To those that still watch CNN, MSNBC, ABC, or any other "Obama PR" organization for TRUTH? You better get you head out of you know where. NEWT GINGRICH is the RIGHT MAN, at the RIGHT PLACE, at the RIGHT TIME. "Slicky Boy" Romney is a buffon in a suit. Ron Paul needs another layer of tin foil for his head.
Does Obama have to debate?
Submitted by ahusser on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 10:19pm.
He could never, ever win against Newt. If he wants to be elected he cannot debate. He may just start or escalate a "crisis" to avoid debating. I don't think an incumbent has to debate.
"Somehow, I told you so, just doesn't quite say it." Will Smith in 'I, Robot.'
Let's not forget those events...
Submitted by WhoIsJohnGalt on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 11:49am.
When Gennifer Flowers produced an audio tape of Clinton telling her to lie about the affair if she was ever asked, what did the media do? Invited Billary to do a puff interview to mitigate the potential damage. completely opposite of how R's are treated. Instead, assailants/accusers are invited to do nationally broadcast-ed interviews to exacerbate the damage.
Also, don't forget how it was
Submitted by NC Cop on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 11:54am.
Also, don't forget how it was the NATIONAL ENQUIRER that had to break the story on John Edwards. The rest of the media ignored it until they had no choice.
The MSM in this country are pathetic. They should be ashamed of themselves for taking sides in politics.
I have come to hate these
Submitted by marpel on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 11:55am.
I have come to hate these debates (too many of them and they're redundant), but, boy, do I love when Newt gets fired up. I want him nominated so he can go medievel on BO!!! Like he tore up and bitch-slapped John King last night, he'll do the same to BO, and I'll be the first to tune in. Newt has my vote when the primary comes to Texas!!!
"Deep within my heart lies a memory. A song of ol' San Antone..."
So how were
Submitted by misterbee241 on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 12:51pm.
the other candidates supposed to debate this issue? I mean, it was a debate, right?
Well, it was bait, anyways
Submitted by CobraMan on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 1:35pm.
You have to give CNN some credit. Sure, they left out the "de" part of it, but, man, they sure know how to bait, don't they?
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.
What Do You Expect?
Submitted by DaMama on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 1:09pm.
Of course the leftist liberal media will go after Gingrich like a monkey on a cupcake. They would never consider doing this to Clinton or Edwards because they are leftist liberals. They aren't held to the same standard because leftist liberals don't believe in traditional morals or personal responsibility. Conservatives do, so of course they will be called out if they violate those standards. But liberals? They are cheered when one of their own commits adultery or sleeps around.
Monkey On A Cupcake
Submitted by stratman on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 3:26pm.
Great visual, DeMamma. LOL!
This only happens on Faux News
Submitted by Immortal Fish on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 1:28pm.
Anyone else watch the Democrats debate last night? Can you believe that idiot Bret Bair of the despicable Faux News started everything off with a ridiculous question to that awesome candidate Bill Clinton about those silly Paula Jones rumors? Amazing. I have no idea how anyone can watch that network.
Is it, John?
Submitted by CobraMan on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 1:43pm.
"As you also know, it is the subject of conversation on the campaign."
And just how do you know this, John? Have you've been traveling with the campaign and know what they've been talking about?
Be honest with America, John. You and the rest of the liberal media WANT this to be "the subject of the conversation," and I know why, so people won't converse about relative things, like Newt's policy proposals and how they compare with Obama's, or even the other Republican candidates. YOU want to control the message, but it's obvious that the rest of America doesn't agree. That's why your own audience applauded Newt's response, because they agree with HIM and not with YOU. Your own audience! Man, that's got to sting!
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 don't watch CNN or that King guy
Submitted by StarAZ on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 3:43pm.
But you are so glad this is all about the press now instead of how a candidate's wife does not care if he has other girlfriends or (past reports) he told his wife of the time that she was not beautiful or young enough to be a First Lady? Yeah, quite a guy Newt is. Oh, I know--he told us this before and we are all OK with it--well, maybe not all of us...the judgment and temperament and shoot from the hip and meanness thing, you know. We have that now!
His wife?
Submitted by CobraMan on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 4:12pm.
It's his ex-wife, you know. As in: no longer matters. And she's raising unsubstantiated allegations. As in "unproven."
But, hay, go ahead and judge Newt according to the unsubstantiated clams made by an irrelevant woman, if you prefer. That is your choice to make.
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.
Stick it in, twist it, break it off.
Submitted by RealVet on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 3:22pm.
It was refreshing to see someone finally stick it to a liberal newsdumpster like CNN. King deserves the new size 50 rectum Newt reamed for him. The expression on his face when Newt spoke said it all. The jerk was toast. One for the books and hope for many more...