I’m pinging both of you on my response to MHG’s reply to me.
First, I seem to recall that both of you, AND I agree on a vast majority of issues. I hope you both remember that point because it’s important... MHGinTN - I also remember you and I steadfastly defending Cain during the whole “N-head Rock” BS as well. Main-iac7 - unless I’m wrong I believe you were one of the people who I posted with at length during all of the amnesty threads way back when.
I never accused Gingrich’s supporters of bashing Herman Cain. What baffled me, and still does, is how people are coming to the conclusion that Gingrich can get past all of his baggage, when Cain was destroyed by mere accusations that weren’t NEARLY as bad as what Gingrich has been PROVEN to have done to his previous wives. And that’s just talking about his infidelity - I’m not even talking about the things he has reportedly supported over the last few years alone (Global Warming, Amnesty, etc.. etc..).
While I totally understand the “anyone but Romney” attitude, I do not understand Gingrich’s sudden rise in the polls. I do NOT think Newt was behind the character assassination of Cain. Nor, do I think a huge number of those supporting Newt were acting against Cain.
I guess I’m having a bit of trouble explaining where I’m coming from. However, to say that I’m out there just bashing Newt supporters for their bashing of Cain - that’s simply not true.
Do I like Newt? NO. And, as a woman, I don’t know if I ever could. Could I vote for him in 11 months? I’m not sure. I’m clearly not in a position at the moment to make a “final decision” because I’m still so ticked about what was done to Cain. It’ll take a few days at least to be able to look at things in a purely politically objective way.