From the official release:
For me, this endorsement comes down to trust. I am endorsing Governor Romney because I trust him to do the right thing. He has the strength of conviction to do the right thing regardless of opposition. America needs a president who is not a Washington Insider. America needs a president who hasn’t been playing the game for the last three decades. America needs a president who can turn our economy around, put Americans back to work, and will lead with stability, integrity and the values that we hold dear. I am confident Mitt Romney will be that president.
Consider this our overnight open thread. So have at it, anything goes…
December 13th, 2011 at 10:18 pm
Uh-oh, this is bad news for Governor Romney. Now Newt Gingrich will have an easy time linking Mitt Romney to those pagans who are trying to bring down America.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:19 pm
Intrade:
Romney – 46.5%
Gingrich – 31%
….and in terms of Tea-Party gets, there are few names higher.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:19 pm
You’d think that one of these days the “Tea Partiers won’t support Romney” meme would crash of its own weight. Probably not in my lifetime, though.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:22 pm
Question of the night:
Who is the biggest Rino?
Christine Odonnell, John Thune, or Ann Coulter?
December 13th, 2011 at 10:25 pm
She also said (talking about how we treat Romney):
“It’s politics of personal destruction aimed at our own and it’s got to stop,” she added. “Right now a lawn gnome could beat Obama in 2012, so, yes, we can be picky, but not nasty or malicious. If we don’t stop the Republican cannibalism, we’re simply turning this election over to the Democrats, who certainly don’t deserve it.”
December 13th, 2011 at 10:26 pm
5. When she said “lawn gnome” was that a direct insult of Newt?
December 13th, 2011 at 10:28 pm
Kavon: I was hoping to see Matt Coulter post this — along with the endorsement from the Assistant Road Commissioner of West Nowhere, Nebraska.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:28 pm
I think the kiss of death is when Craig for Losers endorses you. His record this year is worse than the Indianapolis Colts this year.
I’ll take O’Donnell if she writes a check to Romney for President.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:28 pm
Christine O’Donnell on ’10 run: “I didn’t receive that encouragement from anyone in the GOP establishment, but Mitt Romney took the time to urge me on”
“Mitt’s not progressive, he’s me.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ_Y58O_qVY&feature=youtu.be
Just in case anyone is confused (Max Twain)
3 months ago, facing threat of sharing a stage with Christine O’Donnell, Sarah Palin threatened to pull out of an Iowa rally.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:29 pm
Hah! Not sure, but Obama is more resilient than that, otherwise we wouldn’t be so worried about Perry/Bachmann/Newt etc.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
4 micah
The answer to your question is……Newt Gingrich
The real question of the night is: What was Newt doing to Nancy Pelosi on that couch?
December 13th, 2011 at 10:34 pm
Funny…the MittHeads I know have always been rather dismissive of the witch, and have been known to use her to beat Palin over the head.
I actually sent her campaign $25. Unfortunately, her detractors were right. She turned out to be a flake.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:35 pm
8
As a Colts fan, it pains me to agree with that statement…but Craig for Losers has been winning even less than they have.
Between this and Craig Bergman, get ready for ads about Mormons flying around on broomsticks.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:36 pm
The witch has cast her spell, and will soon be enjoying a draught of Newt brew with her new chum, Willard.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
One of many endorsements Mitt has received. Still waiting for a Newt endorsement by one of his fellow house colleagues during his time in washington.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
Between this and Dan Quayle, Romney’s got this nomination all sewn up!
December 13th, 2011 at 10:38 pm
The twitter comments on this endorsement have been fun to read.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:38 pm
15,
He’s received several. In fact received 60 endorsements in Georgia today.
http://www.rightspeak.net/2011/12/newt-nets-more-than-60-georgia.html
December 13th, 2011 at 10:39 pm
15. Better chance having one of his ex wives endorse him…
December 13th, 2011 at 10:40 pm
Mitt responds to his big get.
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/christine-odonnell-endorses-mitt-romney-for-president/
December 13th, 2011 at 10:42 pm
18 ahh, colleagues in WASHINGTON, you know Coburn, King … those type
December 13th, 2011 at 10:43 pm
19 micah
Moose was talking about the US House not the Atlanta city Council.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:45 pm
sorry micah that was for left wing nut
December 13th, 2011 at 10:45 pm
Leno just used the joke about Gingrich already making 3 no adultery pledges. He said he should make a “no more adultery pledge”.
Ouch.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:46 pm
#16 That’s sarcastic, right?
December 13th, 2011 at 10:47 pm
21,
5 are currently serving in congress, 2 are former members of congress. I don’t know how many were there while Newt was Speaker. I’m not going to check, because I don’t really care.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:47 pm
I like how she reminded all of Hannity’s viewers that Gingrich endorsed Dede Scozzafava instead of the Tea Party candidate.
Hannity quickly said he’d apologized for that. At some point, a candidate has to own their decisions instead of just apologizing for them.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:49 pm
#15, #18 Remember those 1000+ pastors that are ready to save the world from the cult people flying around on broomsticks? Well, the deep south including Georgia has more than their fair share of those. Hasn’t Georgia always been Newt country?
December 13th, 2011 at 10:50 pm
Wingnut, in response to this 10,000 dollar Romney bet … yeah it was a mistake, but not even in the same universe as taking 1.6 million dollars from one of the worst run corporations/organisations in U.S history – FREDDIE MAC -
December 13th, 2011 at 10:51 pm
28,
Ahhh…more “bigot” baiting.
Charming.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:51 pm
If Christine had endorsed Newt, this would be a problem in that she would be about the biggest name endorsement he has. But since Mitt has been endorsed by Sen. Thune, Gov. Pawlenty, Gov. Christie, Sen. Ayotte, Sen. Blunt, dozens of other Senators, Congressmen, Governors, and major party figures, O’Donnell is just one of a great many.
Impact? Minimal…..which is not to say she’s unwelcome.
And BTW, She contributed a few hundred dollars to the campaign weeks before she formally endorsed. She has the courage of her convictions.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
Washington Post write-up on the 10K bet. Just posted 3 hrs. ago, she got it right on the money.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/romneys-10000-wager-was-a-safe-bet/2011/12/13/gIQA2aXhsO_story.html
December 13th, 2011 at 10:54 pm
Apologies to wingnut, I misread ‘big get’ in one of your posts as ‘big bet’, lol
December 13th, 2011 at 10:56 pm
I like Christine. She not a witch or a bit&ch. She’s very sweet.
#27 And Hannity turns himself inside out and upside down defending Newt. Did you hear him w/Coulter? Did you hear him with Rove on the radio a couple of weeks ago?
December 13th, 2011 at 10:57 pm
#30 Sorry, wasn’t intending to do that at all. My apologies. I intended to poke fun at my own more than anything. But I do believe one point it valid in that Georgia has always been not Mitt friendly.
December 13th, 2011 at 10:58 pm
30
Your right Romney put up the Newt new hire to say that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where evil cultist.
Anyone who disqualifies Romney for his religion are only sheep following dishonest leaders.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
#30 #36 OK, this is my fault. Stop so I can sleep tonight.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
#36 And who are the dishonest leaders following? Hmmm…………..
December 13th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
31 I agree Dave, minimal but not unwelcomed
December 13th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
Wouldn’t it have been funny if Romney said about the wager that since Perry basically knew he was wrong, he assumed he’d only get 1 to 10,000 odds out of Perry, and he wanted to at least make a dollar off of it.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:02 pm
38
Their own vain ambitions????? Hmmmmmmm……
December 13th, 2011 at 11:04 pm
Newt’s coming to Iowa tomorrow. This is good. He has work to do here.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:06 pm
It’s not the endorsement which intrigues me but the reaction from some on the right who criticize Christine with DNC talking points. Valid criticisms of anyone is good but using the ‘witch’ stuff against Christine is pretty weak.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:07 pm
42 Tele
Don’t tell me Newt has another book signing in Iowa?
December 13th, 2011 at 11:08 pm
42 Is he going to Iowa to sign another ‘no adultery’ pledge
December 13th, 2011 at 11:12 pm
For your entertainment…these cartoons poke fun at us (republican party during the primaries), but some of them are hilarious.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:12 pm
Is there a Tiffanys grand opening?
December 13th, 2011 at 11:12 pm
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/toles-looks-to-election-2012/2011/04/04/AFIGBGdC_gallery.html#photo=40
A link would be good, no?
December 13th, 2011 at 11:12 pm
17 – Texas Conservative – any trends? examples?
December 13th, 2011 at 11:13 pm
#47 ROFL
December 13th, 2011 at 11:14 pm
My favorite is Newt doing the zig-zag between distractions. The cartoonist is a genius.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:15 pm
Supporting the “electable” stuck us with Gerald Ford, Bob Dole, and John McCain. Supporting the “crazy conservative” brought us Ronald Reagan.
And now Newt Gingrich
December 13th, 2011 at 11:18 pm
The crazy conservative would be Ron Paul.
Newt is a moderate.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:19 pm
The Rombots ace in the hole: http://reason.com/assets/mc/mwelch/2011_10/Romney_robot.jpg
December 13th, 2011 at 11:20 pm
I have figured out the secrets to life:
If you don’t know the answer to a question just say – I’m a historian.
If you commit adultry just say – I’m a grandfather now.
If you accept millions from a government organization that you railed on just say – It was “private sector work”.
I have learned much from this man they call Newt.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:21 pm
The endorsement drew a universally snarky reaction on Twitter, with Tim Albrecht, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad’s communications director, tweeting, “O’Donnell casts her spell for Romney.” Nevada political reporter Jon Ralston added: “After O’Donnell endorsement, Romney reverses himself on Salem witch trials. Was for, now against.”
Ian Koski, communications director for Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) who defeated O’Donnell in the 2010 general election, tweeted out “Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha” moments after the announcement. And the Democratic National Committee simply forwarded the Romney press release along with a “ICYMI” tag — allowing it to speak for itself.
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/its-come-to-this-romney-is-proud-of-christine-odonnell-endorsement-2011-12#ixzz1gU2bgqxQ
December 13th, 2011 at 11:21 pm
52 Craig, didn’t you say the same thing about Bachmann, Santorum, Perry and Cain?? just curious
December 13th, 2011 at 11:22 pm
53.Conservatives don’t blame 911 on America, pull every American troop off their overseas base, and legalize heroin.
Case closed.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
57.
They are ALL crazy conservatives, TOO
December 13th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
59. You went from conservatives to just crazy.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:24 pm
55 lol, man there have been some funny posts in this thread but that takes the cake. Somehow your ‘secrets of life’ must go mainstream
December 13th, 2011 at 11:24 pm
Like I said on an earlier thread…..The O’Donnell endorsement was mature, knowledgeable and well thought out…..She reminded me of the old days of the Republican party when we were united in purpose had lots of ideas….Now it’s just a party of intolerance where we all have to think alike.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:25 pm
Crazy Conservative Speaker Gingrich-led Republicans….the result:
* Four consecutive balanced budgets
* Over $400 billion of debt paid off
* Bipartisan welfare reform
* 11 million new jobs
* Unemployment falling to under 4%.
That’s Kraaaazeeee!!!
December 13th, 2011 at 11:25 pm
Here’s a Twitter feed for the O’Donnell endorsement. Funny stuff.
http://twitter.com/#!/search/o'donnell
December 13th, 2011 at 11:27 pm
“Supporting the “electable” stuck us with Gerald Ford, Bob Dole, and John McCain. Supporting the “crazy conservative” brought us Ronald Reagan And now Newt Gingrich”
Yeah, Only Newt’s not a crazy conservative. He’s just characterless hack who has proved himself very good at lying, and is smart enough to know that this is a good year to play the “Crazy Conservative.”
December 13th, 2011 at 11:28 pm
Gingrich defends himself on right wing social engineering statement.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXmrOt9LVm8
December 13th, 2011 at 11:29 pm
42.teledude Says:
December 13th, 2011 at 11:04 pm
Newt’s coming to Iowa tomorrow. This is good. He has work to do here.
===
Yep, he’s scheduled to meet with Huck in Iowa. Maybe take in a movie together is the word on the street
December 13th, 2011 at 11:30 pm
59, They actually might have been crazy conservatives, Newt’s just playing with you.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:30 pm
63. If only his record stopped there…
I might actually vote for him!
December 13th, 2011 at 11:31 pm
59 Craig you should’ve used a different word then crazy, like visionary, staunch or distinguished. Hey Craig, the Romney train ain’t so bad, you should make that your next stop when your sick of Newt
December 13th, 2011 at 11:31 pm
63 Except 4/5 of those could be directly linked to the dot-com bubble. So really Al Gore deserves credit since he invented the internet.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:35 pm
7.Bob Hovic Says:
December 13th, 2011 at 10:28 pm
Kavon: I was hoping to see Matt Coulter post this — along with the endorsement from the Assistant Road Commissioner of West Nowhere, Nebraska.
===
Darn it! Willard scored that one, too.
Today’s WSJ/NBC Poll:
Newt 40
Willard 23 ..soon to be 23.00001
December 13th, 2011 at 11:35 pm
December 13th, 2011 at 11:39 pm
Witch!
December 13th, 2011 at 11:39 pm
“I’m not a witch, I’m your wife!”
December 13th, 2011 at 11:42 pm
The DNC is so nasty and sleazy. Did the RNC attempt to pick the nominee in the Democrat primary in 2004 to save Bush’s hide? Maybe they did but I don’t remember it.
The DNC needs to let Republicans pick their guy and then once it is settled, have at it but the way they intervene drives me crazy. Their actions are made worse by the vile, repulsive messenger they have in Wasserman-Schultz.
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/14/dnc-to-take-romney-attacks-sky-high/
December 13th, 2011 at 11:43 pm
Newt is holding out for Elizabeth Montgomery’s endorsement.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:43 pm
“Mitt is not a progressive. He’s me”
Que up the DNC ad machine.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:44 pm
75- the only post that I’ve liked from you…hahaha
December 13th, 2011 at 11:45 pm
To the DNC:
Sure a $10,000 bet is perhaps out of touch but a 17 day trip to a $3,500 per night property is out of touch too.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:47 pm
76.
So let me get this straight. If anyone other than Romney is nominated, the DNC is responsible.
Or is it, anyone other than Newt, Paul, Michele, Cain, Perry, Huntsman, or Santorum?
December 13th, 2011 at 11:49 pm
79.
Rombots have never been accused of having a sense of humor on the internet or off.
Sooooo… Are you a witch?
December 13th, 2011 at 11:49 pm
How much is that going to cost?
December 13th, 2011 at 11:50 pm
This primary is just classic. O’Donnell, the flakiest of tea-party flakes- the primo uno example of conservatives cutting off their nose to spite their face- endorses Mr. RINO. And it won’t matter. Rubio could give a 2 hour speech extolling Romney’s virtues and he’d just be the newest RINO, traitorous hack. I don’t know what it says about the Republican Party that even O’Donnell’s not crazy enough for them.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:51 pm
A 10K bet that never happened may get spun as out of touch, but Romney only needs one bathroom – in fact he only needs a bucket apparently.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:55 pm
Just when we thought things couldn’t get any worse for the “progressive” in the race….
I don’t know what’s worse, that O’Donnell endorsed Romney or that Romney, his campaign and his supporters are touting the endorsement.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:56 pm
84.
Rubio endorsed Huck in ’08.
Does that make Rubio a anti-RINO?
December 13th, 2011 at 11:56 pm
Iowa open for everyone except Huntsman
December 13th, 2011 at 11:57 pm
82 – huh? I was giving you props for the princess bride shout-out. You really need to read more closely.
December 13th, 2011 at 11:58 pm
89.
Princess what? What are you talking about, Rombot!
December 13th, 2011 at 11:59 pm
Craig, how do you think lastest Iowa PPP poll
December 14th, 2011 at 12:00 am
Craig for Newt….
Geez….You’ve posted about 14 or 15 comments…..O’Donnell must have really got you excited!
December 14th, 2011 at 12:02 am
92 – Never mind, I was obviously wrong in giving you props. The princess bride, the movie; one of the most quoted movies of all time. “I’m not a witch, I’m your wife” is a line from that movie. Like I said I gave you too much credit.
December 14th, 2011 at 12:02 am
91.
Daily Kos and Seiu witchery!!
No way Willard is only SIX behind Newt.
December 14th, 2011 at 12:02 am
Craig,
No, indeed. Everything that happened before last week has officially unhappened. Unless it involves Romney, in which case we’re authorized to go back to 1949 and examine his toddler droppings. I’m surprised you haven’t gotten the memo. Rubio’s support of Huckabee would make him a RINO, among the true-believer set, but as the past does not exist, he’s safe. Unless, as I said, he endorses Romney.
December 14th, 2011 at 12:02 am
What a liberal RINO!
December 14th, 2011 at 12:03 am
93.
Is it out yet?
December 14th, 2011 at 12:05 am
In all seriousness, I congratulate O’Donnell. She is the second women who I’ve formerly despised (Coulter’s the other), who’s embraced a semblance of sanity. Strange bedfellows.
December 14th, 2011 at 12:05 am
94, Maybe we need more poll prove PPP poll. ARG poll prove PPP
December 14th, 2011 at 12:06 am
95.
Now that IS funny, Matthew. Well done.
Speaker Gingrich/Senator Rubio 2012, 2016, and then in 2020: Rubio/RINO Huck take over!!!
December 14th, 2011 at 12:08 am
Funniest post was Micah’s, #55
December 14th, 2011 at 12:11 am
Ann Coulter is a RINO lover. Romney to Christie to back to Romney.
And last cycle after Romney was crushed by McCain & Huck …she went to pulling for Hillary Clinton.
The gal is NUTS. Certifiably.
December 14th, 2011 at 12:11 am
Gingrich will collapse if he lost Iowa. Rightnow , I think he will lost Iowa.
December 14th, 2011 at 12:17 am
Craig, Newt will pick Romney as his VP if Gingrich win nomination.
remember my words. We can bet it?
December 14th, 2011 at 12:17 am
103.
That’s crazy Rombot speak, Eric!!! You’re not one of THOSE?
Newt can finish behind Paul in IA, and still win SC and FL = Game OVER!
Uncle Ron Paul and Willard Flopney will NEVER beat Newt in SC or FL.
Not in this lifetime.
December 14th, 2011 at 12:19 am
Eric, Newt won’t win Iowa. There is no way he will win the majority of the evangelical vote in Iowa.
December 14th, 2011 at 12:20 am
Eric,
Let’s instead bet $10,000,000 that Newt will make Willard, the Ambassador to France! I heard Willard speaks the language and once spent the war there.
December 14th, 2011 at 12:23 am
who gives a RA. only one endorsement is important in this cycled and we’re all looking at Wasilla for it…
December 14th, 2011 at 12:24 am
Carig, I think Newt can not come back if he lost IA, NH. You know, sometimes, momentum is very importance. McCain can not win SC if he lost nh in2008, if romney win N.H., then i think huckbee will win S.C., romney will win FL. in 2008
December 14th, 2011 at 12:25 am
107. Woaa!!!
That’s Fannie & Freddie kind of money! What are you a Newt bundler?
December 14th, 2011 at 12:27 am
Carig, rightnow, you should prepare your $10,000,000.
You are funny guy
December 14th, 2011 at 12:28 am
110 No way! Craig would need to up it by about 1.5 mill
December 14th, 2011 at 12:28 am
107 – Done, I’ll take that bet. Shake on it? You say he does, I say he doesn’t.
Dang it, now I’m out of touch…
December 14th, 2011 at 12:33 am
Rightnow, Iowa is open for everyone except Huntsman.
Perry will pick Newt supports if he will Iowa
December 14th, 2011 at 12:38 am
This from somebody who’s supported almost every position via supporting a variety of candidates. I hope you have a post-it on your screen to remind you who you’re supporting, along with their positions.
December 14th, 2011 at 12:40 am
115. Ouch. Just pictured his post-it!
December 14th, 2011 at 12:43 am
RomNot Newt lovers calling others RINOs is hilarious! I’m busting a gut!
December 14th, 2011 at 12:49 am
Does this 10K bet thing remind anyone of the scuffed shoes thing from The Adjustment Bureau?
December 14th, 2011 at 12:51 am
117 I know, how dare they sit around in their lunar colony and call others RINOs?
December 14th, 2011 at 12:52 am
In case you haven’t seen it.
http://www.wingclips.com/movie-clips/the-adjustment-bureau/authentic-speech?search_by=scripture
December 14th, 2011 at 1:11 am
http://americaneedsmitt.com/blog/2011/12/13/7-million-mormons-abandon-gop/
Could Six Million Mormons Abandon the GOP? They could, indeed. And I would be one of them.
December 14th, 2011 at 1:24 am
121, Robin, I really doubt it. Maybe a few, but I don’t think many.
December 14th, 2011 at 1:41 am
I don’t know Jeff. I have spoken to many who feel as I do that they are tired of being spat upon. I feel that there is one person in this race who is worse for this country than Barack Obama, and that person is Newt Gingrich. I cannot believe what I am seeing happening in this country. Some may see it and still proceed. Instead, I will wash my hands, and dust my feet.
December 14th, 2011 at 1:42 am
This is why RON PAUL supporters are so fired up:
http://www.economonitor.com/analysts/files/2011/12/Nowakowski-12-13-11.jpg
December 14th, 2011 at 2:09 am
funny comments, can’t top em. COD is DOA but since she’s a nut and Mitt obviously isn’t, it can’t hurt…might get him a few wiccans, bubble heads, people living in earlhy fall 2010, maybe a couple a impatient palinistas.
Open thread comments: (1) let me know when it is okay to take the trend of the daily gallup tracking polls as evidence of Newt’s peak, and its presence in the rear view mirror. I got five days straight down from 37 to 31.
(2) Trump is a disgusting, dangerous, embarrassment. Good news? He never ever follows through, so the third party run is a joke, not a threat – he just wants media attention and to have his ass licked by the candidates.
December 14th, 2011 at 2:14 am
It’s getting rough.
Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2011/12/14/un-sweet-tea-gingrich-bachmann-divide-a-movement-in-south-carolina/#ixzz1gUjYdsr6
December 14th, 2011 at 2:27 am
Craig for Losers has already been seen digging in an old Michigan landfill looking for Willard diapers. Too bad he’s not smart enough to realize disposable diapers weren’t available then…
December 14th, 2011 at 2:31 am
#126..aspire
Soon the RomNots will post it’s all Romney’s fault.
He must be disquishing himself to look like Newt.
Look for Grigrich to accuse Romney of impersonating him soon.
December 14th, 2011 at 2:34 am
#107 – Jackass.
December 14th, 2011 at 3:31 am
Why isn’t Gingrich’s age an issue like it was for McCain? I mean, if he wins the WH he’ll be 74 years old at the end of his first term.
December 14th, 2011 at 4:18 am
Craig for Newt – See #5
December 14th, 2011 at 4:24 am
#118 Absolutely. And anyone whining about that reveals themselves. When another man being a real man threatens you – you’ve written yourself off as never being capable of the same.
December 14th, 2011 at 4:44 am
I have learned that race42012 successfully predicts (as a consensus of the polls) who will rise and who will fall – ahead of the polls.
Therefore, it is my theory now that Newt will fall. How fast I don’t know, but he will fall.
December 14th, 2011 at 4:45 am
*(consensus of the WHOLE) Good grief, is my brain now rhyming the wrong words?
December 14th, 2011 at 5:01 am
“Newt Gingrich’s momentum is fading in Iowa,” President of Public Policy Polling Dean Debnam said in a PPP press release. “Meanwhile Ron Paul is building an unusual coalition of support for a Republican primary. The big question is: will they really turn out?”
Read more: http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/ron-paul-moves-into-first-with-newt-gingrich-in-latest-iowa-ppp-poll/#ixzz1gVPOnUfH
Really? Ron Paul?
December 14th, 2011 at 5:46 am
I laughed so hard about the O’Donnell endorsement because I could only think about this:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/an-ukn4Y7nuhuYb/harry_potter_and_the_order_of_the_phoenix_2007_update_on_voldemort/
I am sure they would not give permission to use this in an ad, but my goodness it would be hilarious.
December 14th, 2011 at 6:48 am
This endorsement is a perfect example of people seeing through their own set lens. There are quite a few of the posts on here calling her a Witch. Do we not all know that the Dems set up that narrative, and that it’s totally BS? If she had endorsed Newt, there are quite a few people on here that would do a 180 on their comments. That, to me, is just lazy and sad.
She’s certainly not a big endorsement, but I agree that she’s defninitely not unwelcome. And she’s wouldn’t have been bad for Newt to get.
I love what people keep sarcastically saying… “between this and Dan Quayle, Mitt’s got this wrapped up!” That would be funny if that was all he had. Kinda like Newt being in Washington for 30 years and so far not getting any endorsements. He “bruised some feelings” when he was “forcing change,” but don’t we all wonder why he doesn’t ALSO have a LONG LONG list of friends and people who owe him favors??? Where are they????????
December 14th, 2011 at 7:08 am
#137 – Um, she said she “dabbled in witchcraft.” I just watched the video. Yesterday, the Romney campaign called the “My views are progressive” video “deceptive.” This is why Romney has a trust problem (among others).
As funny as this endorsement is, it brings risks. Voters are already suspicious of Romney and some have an opinion of LDS that an endorsement by a “witch” only reinforces. It may sound silly, but a candidate should never welcome an association with witchcraft, satanism, or anything that sounds or is considered anti-christian. It really is unseemly to some parts of the electorate.
December 14th, 2011 at 7:26 am
Tea Partiers unite! We have our candidate. Competence, decency, and intelligence is coming back into style.
December 14th, 2011 at 7:37 am
LOL!
December 14th, 2011 at 7:41 am
Tea Party for Mitt. Put competence back in the White House. http://mittromneycentral.com/2011/12/11/video-of-interview-with-the-des-moines-register-editorial-board-cedar-rapids-iowa-town-hall-meeting/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MittRomneyCentral+%28Mitt+Romney+Central%29
December 14th, 2011 at 8:06 am
This endorsement won’t doom Mitt. Only Craigfer’s endorsement can do that.
December 14th, 2011 at 8:27 am
Pablo,
“Yesterday, the Romney campaign called the “My views are progressive” video “deceptive.”
So Romney’s saying he deceived the voters of Massachusetts?
Is that why his approval rating was in the crapper, or was it just because mid-term he started flying around the country trashing them like last night’s prom conquest?
December 14th, 2011 at 8:29 am
Marque,
“This endorsement won’t doom Mitt. Only Craigfer’s endorsement can do that.”
This is true. Which is what makes me think that Craig has been on Mitt’s payroll all along.
Now that I think about it…… has anyone ever seen “Craig” and Tagg Romney in the same room at the same time?
December 14th, 2011 at 8:34 am
#143
“So Romney’s saying he deceived the voters of Massachusetts?”
He either deceived them or is deceiving us (or rather, those who believe him when he says he’s conservative).
“Is that why his approval rating was in the crapper, or was it just because mid-term he started flying around the country trashing them like last night’s prom conquest?”
Interesting fact: Romney spent 212 days of his final year in office outside the state. Talk about AWOL.
December 14th, 2011 at 8:41 am
I think Mitt’s “Progressive” moment is in many ways similar to Perry’s “Oops” moment. Romney’s video won’t get as much play, of course, and wasn’t live before a national audience, so it won’t have quite the same impact.
But in both cases, they are damaging because they crystalize in people’s minds the biggest lingering doubt they have about the candidate. In the case of Perry, of course, that he’s stupid. In the case of Mitt, that he’s a pandering phony who will say or do anything to get elected.
Time will tell how much damage it does. But it looks like the Rombots may have even given up their defense of the video, after their initial attempts to tell us that the meaning of “progressive” has changed radically in 9 years was met with much derision and laughter.
December 14th, 2011 at 8:43 am
Since the Democratic party is quite active in Massachusetts, they are probably sitting on a whole stack of interesting quotes from Mitt during the ’94 and ’02 campaigns, as well as his governorship. I suspect that “I’m a moderate with progressive views” is just the tip of the iceburg.
December 14th, 2011 at 8:51 am
Some claim that Craig cannot speak when Tagg is simultaneously taking a drink.
December 14th, 2011 at 8:51 am
#145 PabloZed
“Interesting fact: Romney spent 212 days of his final year in office outside the state. Talk about AWOL”
Lets assume that “Fact” is correct, even missing 212 days Mitt set the state up for success (Took it from near bankruptcy to a 2 Billion rain day fund), since Duval Patrick has been in office MA is now hemorrhaging in the RED. So basically you’re saying that Mitt missed 212 days and still ran the state effectively? Can’t say that about Obama, he’s missed at least 212 days with his 17 vacations and driven us into the ground. One thing you can bank on, If Mitt is the nominee he will stabilize the economy, add jobs and will not take a Pay or extended vacations, that is reality.
December 14th, 2011 at 8:56 am
Great article that explains Newt’s leadership style and how effective he can be, by some one who was there are knows him.
Tony Blankley notes that some congressmen and former congressmen have a vested interest in supporting Mitt Romney for the GOP presidential nomination and explains why they are bending the ears of reporters to push the narrative that Gingrich was never much of a leader and never got much done. Not true, he says:
Newt’s Past and Future Leadership
http://townhall.com/columnists/tonyblankley/2011/12/14/newts_past_and_future_leadership
December 14th, 2011 at 8:57 am
California Republican Presidential Primary
PPIC
Gingrich 33, Romney 25, Cain , Paul 9, Perry 4, Bachmann 7, Santorum 4, Huntsman 2
Gingrich +8
Pennsylvania Republican Presidential Primary
Susquehanna
Gingrich 35, Romney 18, Santorum 18, Cain , Paul 8, Bachmann 6, Perry 2, Huntsman
Gingrich +17
December 14th, 2011 at 8:58 am
Teledude, I’m always amazed at your rabid support of low standards. Newt has very low standards, can’t lead his way out of a paper bag. Notice all those collegues in the house are NOT running with open arms to Newt, but to Mitt begging him to save our country from the embarrassment of Gingrich.
December 14th, 2011 at 9:04 am
121 I would join you.
December 14th, 2011 at 9:09 am
152. I admit I am amazing sometimes, thanks.
Apparently you didn’t read the article.
You have already abandoned the GOP. My only question for you is…
Are you a witch too?
December 14th, 2011 at 9:13 am
It’s not AWOL if you know where he was and what he was doing, which was working hard, like always and no one has worked harder for others in the Republican Party for the last 3 years than Romney. The man never stops….
December 14th, 2011 at 9:21 am
Romney as Voldemort
“Four[] years ago he had huge numbers at his command, not just witches and wizards but all manner of dark creatures. He has been recruiting heavily and we have been attempting to do the same. But gathering followers isn’t all he’s interested in…”
December 14th, 2011 at 9:22 am
155. It’s true. He doesn’t even require sleep.
It’s an amazing demonstration of android technology.
Great point!
December 14th, 2011 at 9:23 am
Six,
Worked harder for others….. or himself?
I guess we’ll find out when the time comes where he has nothing to gain from helping those others.
December 14th, 2011 at 10:08 am
152, at times, my children think so! But no, I’m not a witch. And I’m not even a COD fan. But, I also support men and women with high morals and standards. You and some others here… not so much.
December 14th, 2011 at 11:13 am
Christine O’Donnell has no personal integrity. It made me crazy when her supporters trampled on Karl Rove’s statements saying we need to choose candidates that have at least a base level of character and respect for honesty. Her positions on many issues are admirable but backing Romney simply shows once again that she has no core principals. I bet the Romney guys were wincing, like I was, watching her on CNN this morning. I think she would say or do anything just to stay in the public eye and have continued delusions of relevance. If I know her, and I do, she’s living off the income from selling her ’10 campaign-donations name list to other wanna-be’s.
December 14th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
130.
But Newt works out.