I’ll get reamed for this, but....
First I am also VERY disappointed with Newt on this. And not only on this, but also on his nonsense with Pelosi on Global Warming. I think what he did on NYC23 was a tactical makee, but more importantly, an error on principle.
Having said that, I am surprised at how little respect Newt gets here. Fewer than I would think seem to really appreciate the enormity of what he accomplished in the 90’s and the odds against which he brought the GOP and, if not our brand of conservatism, something that wasn’t leftism, to power.
I think Newt is a historical and important figure in the conservative movement, frankly, only somewhat less important than Reagan. And while I wouldn’t expect that to get him a pass on his apostacies, I would have thought it would entitle him to a bit more respect in opposition.
Oh well...flame away.
Hank
Nuck Fewt
Newt was a great teacher of history and conservative philosophy. One of the greatest assets for conservatives.
What happened? Why flush principles so easily? Parading with Pelosi in favor of global warming, fighting like hell to elect a leftist as a republican?
He’s lost his mind or principles. And my trust.
I can’t see him as a leader for conservatism anymore.
He is one of the people undermining the good fight, and a serious threat to it now.
Kicking and screaming, but he did the right thing. I will never understand Newt. He says some good things, obviously has a great background in history and conservative philosophy...but then he does the most politically idiotic things that seem as if they are virtually designed to make his good points worthless. He did the same thing way back when, too - great thoughts well expressed, coupled with self-defeating action.
He chose..........pooorly.
Does the phrase “A day late and a dollar short” mean anything to you Newt? It should.
Too late from Newt.
Newt, you just entered the realm of irrelevancy.
Gingrich doing what all true and devoted politicians do.
Covering his own a$$ at any expense to others.
Hey Newt, the bandwagon left last week. Your political career is finished. Go write another book.
'Hey, Newt, you o.k.? Gettin' enough air down there?"
Well, considering the great effect that Newt’s endorsement had for Skanofazzo, please Newt DO NOT endorse Hoffman...please!
Newt the serial divorceee, RINO and soon to be DIABLO.
LOL profile in courage.
Newt, taking the lead from behind the battle line. Courageous!
NOT!
But, but, Newt! What about the party??
Go sit on Pelosi’s lap.
Good for Hoffman.
Too late for Newt.
At this point...
No Newt is good Newt.