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Newt making the right moves in primary states
National Journal ^ | November 3, 2011 | Naureen Khan

Posted on 11/04/2011 9:21:26 AM PDT by St. Louis Conservative

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.--Don’t tell Newt Gingrich, but he’s not running against a general-election campaign against President Obama just yet.

The former House speaker campaigns for president with the air of someone with a real shot at the Republican nomination, steadfastly declining to take shots at his GOP rivals on the stump, lobbing criticism at the White House, and describing for audiences what his first presidential press conference would be like.

Until recently, it all would have been written off in political circles as the work of an overly active imagination of a famously self-confident politician. But lately, Gingrich has reason to have a little more swagger in his step. His campaign, once stuck at the back of the pack, is experiencing a revival thanks to some sharp debate performances, an uptick in his once anemic fundraising, and the inability of rivals to go the distance.

With businessman Herman Cain’s meteoric rise faltering by an unfolding sexual-harassment scandal, Gingrich is getting a second look from social conservatives and tea party supporters who long to get behind anyone but former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, the top-tier candidate who continues to disappoint them on the ideological purity test.

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TOPICS: Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: newtgingrich; newtinc; newtneedsmoney; obama; primary; republicans

1 posted on 11/04/2011 9:21:33 AM PDT by St. Louis Conservative
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To: St. Louis Conservative

Keep dreaming. Posting this same story everyday will not magically change your dreams about Newt into reality


2 posted on 11/04/2011 9:25:19 AM PDT by MNJohnnie (Giving more money to DC to fix the Debt is like giving free drugs to addicts think it will cure them)
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To: St. Louis Conservative

GO NEWT


3 posted on 11/04/2011 9:26:32 AM PDT by annieokie
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To: St. Louis Conservative
Wish I could make my mind up on Newt. One the one hand he is undeniably brilliant, conservative and a fighter. On the other hand he is intellectually undisciplined and has a boatload of baggage from his private life.

Newt's the smartest guy on the stage wheenever he's on stage regardless of with whom he's sharing the stage. I'm paying close attention...he's quickly replacing Herman Cain as my number 2 choice. I just hope he can stay on course.

4 posted on 11/04/2011 9:28:15 AM PDT by pgkdan ("Make what Americans buy, Buy what Americans make, and sell it to the world" Perry 2012)
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To: St. Louis Conservative

anybody who defeats Romney anywhere (or damages him in New Hampshire), I am all for it.


5 posted on 11/04/2011 9:28:43 AM PDT by campaignPete R-CT (I will go back to New Hampshire to campaign.)
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To: St. Louis Conservative

I do not trust Newt Gingrich and I never will. He is a loose canon.


6 posted on 11/04/2011 9:32:08 AM PDT by Paperdoll ( I like Herman Cain)
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To: MNJohnnie
Would it be rude to point out that Newt's documented marital infidelities actually took place more recently than Herman Cain's alleged marital infidelities?
7 posted on 11/04/2011 9:32:43 AM PDT by Vigilanteman (Obama: Fake black man. Fake Messiah. Fake American. How many fakes can you fit in one Zer0?)
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To: St. Louis Conservative

I would pay good money to see Newt debate Obama.


8 posted on 11/04/2011 9:33:27 AM PDT by duckman (Herman 2012 Zero's worst night mare.)
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To: MNJohnnie

I am a CAIN guy with Newt #2. I personally would like to see Newt Rise to make Cain a better candidate. I wish I could be at the debate tomorrow...


9 posted on 11/04/2011 9:36:28 AM PDT by 11th Commandment (http://www.thirty-thousand.org/)
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To: pgkdan

If you thought Herman Cain was thrashed in the Media, wait until they get ahold of Newt’s scandals from the ‘90s (which are genuine with evidence to back them up). And the flip flopping will also be a major problem. While I like Newt, and will have no problem supporting him in the general if he gets nominated, these issues are too much.


10 posted on 11/04/2011 9:41:28 AM PDT by Thunder90 (Fighting for truth and the American way... http://citizensfortruthandtheamericanway.blogspot.com/)
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To: St. Louis Conservative

Mr Global Warming Scozzafava can bite me. Too much Potomac water in that clown.


11 posted on 11/04/2011 9:42:01 AM PDT by VRWC For Truth (Throw the bums out who vote yes on the bailout)
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To: VRWC For Truth

We know he’s a snake and will do what snakes do.

Its not a matter of if, its a matter of when.


12 posted on 11/04/2011 9:48:18 AM PDT by cripplecreek (A vote for Amnesty is a vote for a permanent Democrat majority. ..Choose well.)
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To: St. Louis Conservative
Newt will stab you in the back whenever it suits his purpose.
13 posted on 11/04/2011 9:49:16 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (The enemy of my enemy is my candidate. ®)
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To: St. Louis Conservative

Got to admit Newt is probably the sharpest candidate we have. I am keeping an open mind about Newt. He has handled the Cain smear job by the msm quite well.


14 posted on 11/04/2011 9:51:16 AM PDT by Parley Baer
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To: St. Louis Conservative

Newt sold us out already. What makes people think he won’t do it again? He will.


15 posted on 11/04/2011 9:54:59 AM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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To: St. Louis Conservative

Among this weak group of candidates Newt may the shining light at the end of the tunnel. He has the smarts and the experience.


16 posted on 11/04/2011 11:30:04 AM PDT by Carry me back
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To: Carry me back

I’m with you!


17 posted on 11/04/2011 11:36:59 AM PDT by tefis
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18 posted on 11/04/2011 12:11:25 PM PDT by TheOldLady (FReepmail me to get ON or OFF the ZOT LIGHTNING ping list)
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To: St. Louis Conservative

Among this weak group of candidates Newt may the shining light at the end of the tunnel. He has the smarts and the experience.


19 posted on 11/04/2011 2:33:14 PM PDT by Carry me back
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