Skip to comments.
In a tough call, Newt Gingrich gets my vote
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ^
| March 3, 2012
| Kyle Wingfield
Posted on 03/03/2012 3:42:36 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
Lets be clear about this from the start: On Tuesday, Ill vote for Newt Gingrich to be the GOPs presidential nominee.
Now for the explanation.
In recent days, I mentally drafted one piece endorsing him, one backing Mitt Romney, and a third picking Rick Santorum. (Sorry, Ron Paul fans.) In other words, like millions of other Americans, Ive had a hard time reaching a decision.
......[SNIP]......
Gingrich has a record of changing Washington. Completely? No. But then, completely changing Washington is a big job. And Gingrich led Congress to each success to which Santorum can also lay a claim: balanced budgets and welfare reform, to name two. Just as important, unlike Santorum, he was not there for the excesses of the GOP-run Congress during the 2000s.
Gingrich also matches Santorums ability to convey his beliefs conservative beliefs unapologetically. But his way is more happy warrior than disappointed dad. That matters.
Of the remaining candidates, he has the best tax plans and is the most specific about addressing runaway regulation and bureaucracy and developing our energy resources. Is $2.50-a-gallon gas realistic? Maybe not. But it is aspirational in a way that demonstrates his commitment to the issue. Again, that matters.
Is he flawed? Yes, as are his rivals. But the most flawed candidate is the one now taking the country in the wrong direction, Obama. And the candidate who is clearest and most effective at offering a different direction is Newt Gingrich. He gets my vote.
(Excerpt) Read more at blogs.ajc.com ...
TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; Politics; Society
KEYWORDS: 50percentplus1inga; cheerful; conservatism; ga; gagopprimary; gingrich; gingrich2012; leader; leadershipcounts; newt; newtgingrich
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20, 21-40, 41-47 last
To: neocon1984
.
He is starting to come across as a smart untrustworthy weasel like Nixon.
Yes, Nixon was somewhat conservative, but he also established federal affirmative action, the EPA, and wage and price controls.
Newt seems like a similar opportunist - anything to stay in office.
Well ... this "is" Free Republic ... where "ideas" supported by "facts" are the Currency of the Realm ...
Right ?
I say that you're wrong (by several light years) ... but I'm willing to give you a College Try at defending your points ...
So here are some 2012 Newt Gingrich campaign speeches ... listen, take some notes, and get back to us when you've found some "facts" to support your position ...
After all, fair is fair ...
====== NEWT GINGRICH'S GREAT 2012 CAMPAIGN SPEECHES ======
CPAC 2012 Speech -- Newt Gingrich, U.S. President Elect
CPAC 2012 Speech -- Sarah Palin, U.S. Vice President Elect
Nancy Reagan (1995) : Ronnie turned that Torch over to Newt
NRA Second Amendent Speech -- Newt Gingrich
U.S. Energy Independence in 2012 -- Newt Gingrich
"America's Space Renaissance" in Florida !
Newt Gingrich -- Vision for America in Space Again
Why is Newt Gingrich So Angry ?
Newt Gingrich : South Carolina Victory Speech (2012-01-21)
Newt Gingrich : Christmas Day in 1776 George Washington's "Victory or Death"
Newt Stoutly Defends the Second Amendment (Right to Bear Arms)
Newt Gingrich Constitutional Removal of Radial-Liberal Federal Judges
Newt Slams an "Increasingly Radical" EPA
Newt Defends Israel and Shows how the Palestinians are an "Invented" people !
Newt Warns against the Proposed 9-11 NYC Islamic Mosque and Islamic Sharia Law
Gingrich Compares Radical-Isalmics Muslims To Nazis
Newt Gingrich On The Threat Of Radical Islam
Newt Gingrich Americas Defense of Judea-Christian Ideals and Defense against Islamic Fascism
Gingrich: Aggressive Prosecution of Radical-Militant U.S. Muslim Groups
Newt Gingrich: Response to CNNs John King Divorce Question
Newt Gingrich to Juan Williams: Americans Want Paychecks, Not Food Stamps
Gingrich BLASTS Chris Wallace for his "Gotcha" Questions at Iowa Debate
Newt Destroys Ron Paul's Foreign Policy Vis-à-Vis Killing Osama bin Laden
Gingrich: My Credential Is 4.2% Unemployment
Newt Slams Obama's Stupidity on the Keystone Pipeline
Gingrich attacks Federal Reserve (Bernanke and Geitner) Deception and Corruption
Newt Discusses Job Creation and Dismantling Federal (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac)
Newt: No American President Should Bow to a Saudi King
Newt Gingrich: Super PAC Committee Is Washington's Dumbest Idea
=============================================
Newt Gingrich is a conservative revolutionary, with the COURAGE to stand-against President Bush (41) when Bush foolishly broke his "Read My Lips, No New Taxes" promise.
Future President Newt Gingrich includes these promises in his "21st Century Contract with America":
1) Abolish the EPA
2) FIRE Federal Reserve Banker Bernanke
3) Actively protect America against Islamic Jihad
4) Prayer in the Public Schools -- RETURNED
5) Liberal (Activist) Federal Judges REMOVED
6) Business Corporate Tax Rate LOWERED to 12-percent
7) Individuals to have FLAT-TAX option at 15-percent
8) Promote U.S. Energy Independence -- DOMESTICALLY
9) Build EFFECTIVE U.S. Border Protection by 2015
10) Illegal Immigrants (especially violent gangs) DEPORTED
11) "English" established as the ONLY official language of the U.S. Government
12) U.S. Military "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ... RE-INSTATED
13) U.S. Military weapon design-procurement cycle reformed
14) Democratic "Dodd-Frank" Legislation REPEALED
15) Democratic "Sarbanes-Oxley" Legislation REPEALED
=============================================
.
41
posted on
03/03/2012 7:46:37 AM PST
by
Patton@Bastogne
(Newt Gingrich and Sarah Palin in 2012 !)
To: Cincinatus' Wife
DITTO on voting for Newt.
42
posted on
03/03/2012 8:00:55 AM PST
by
Let's Roll
(Save the world's best healthcare - REPEAL, DEFUND Obamacare!)
To: Patton@Bastogne
Please get a dictionary and look up the word “opinion”. I provided my opinion and you responded with a bunch of links to a politician’s speeches.
I don’t need to defend the established facts that led me to an opinion. If you have a different opinion, then state it. If you can contradict my facts, then attempt to do so. Otherwise, you are as much hot air as Newt.
To: Georgia Girl 2
Rick should do for Newt that Newt did for him in the last three states, bow out of Georgia let Newt win BIG, not give Romney any delegates in Georgia.
Rick having his problems in Georgia should help make that decision easy.
44
posted on
03/03/2012 10:04:06 AM PST
by
ConfidentConservative
(If my people shall humble themselves and pray,I will hear from Heaven and heal their land.)
To: newfreep
Santorum is, at his core, just another Huckabee - a pro-life big govt liberal.So you haven't seen him refereed to as "Santuckabee" here yet I take it :-)...
He is a spoiler just like the Huckster, who IMHO FUBAR'd the process enough to give us McCain and taking Conservative votes away from Thompson even though he was motivation-ally challenged, he just didn't have the umph for it.
Got into a lot of arguments about Huckabee in 08' and he turned out to be our Jimma Carter right on schedule. The Huckster was a disaster for our party, and those that threw millions at him (including some of the relatives via marriage..) will never admit to their mistake...
45
posted on
03/04/2012 4:17:59 AM PST
by
taildragger
(( Palin / Mulally 2012 ))
To: Cincinatus' Wife
Thx, for the post.
I'm going (GALT :) NEWT, too.
Myth...obama-lite
Satrum...????
Ru-Paul...LOL!
46
posted on
03/04/2012 4:40:40 AM PST
by
skinkinthegrass
(Simple: Kill the terrorists, Protect (all) the borders, ridicule all the (surviving) Liberals :^)
To: Nervous Tick
Like you, Im absolutely convinced that Newt Gingrich is the junkyard dog we need to rip Obama a new one and send him running back to his Chicago slime pit with his tail between his legs. Newt has plenty of DC experience as Speaker, executive ability from his many enterprises, and a silver tongue thats razor sharp! Hes fast on his feet, delivers it straight up with no hemming and hawing, and is often witty. His work with American Solutions was very impressive and as weve seen recently, Newt is able to put into words what the vast majority of Americans really believe. His fevered brain also has plenty of ideas for making government work better for taxpayers. Is Newt pure as new driven snow? No - none of the presidential candidates are in line for sainthood. Whatever Newts baggage, it pales next to Obamas habitual lying and outright corruption - and unlike Obama, Newt is 100% American! Newt is like Larry the Cable Guy: send him to DC and hell Get er done for all of us. Newt has “Been there, done that! Junkyard dogs are not show dogs, but theyll save your bacon!
I am damn mad at what Obama and his bootlickers have stolen from us - you should be too - and I want someone to represent me! Newt Gingrich is that man! Sic im, Newt!
47
posted on
03/04/2012 8:44:11 AM PST
by
bopdowah
("Unlike King Midas, whatever the Gubmint touches sure don't turn to Gold!')
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20, 21-40, 41-47 last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson