Former U.S. Sen. Bob Smith endorses Newt Gingrich

The Union Leader ^ | 12/03/2011 | Garry Rayno

[katiedidit1]

CONCORD — Former New Hampshire U.S. Sen. Bob Smith is endorsing Newt Gingrich for President.

Smith said in his endorsement, “It is not enough to simply defeat President Obama. We must replace him with an inspirational, experienced, conservative leader, with the guts to challenge and change the establishment. Newt Gingrich is that leader.”

The former senator said 2012 is a critical election that will either usher in an American revival or turn the country into a bankrupt, third world power.

He said conservatives need to do more than simply win the election; they need to make sweeping changes in Washington and the country.

[Vigilanteman]

A has been endorsing another has been . . .

[acapesket]

Prolly the only non RINO vote old Bob ever made.
NH is full of running from taxes Massholes, plus they have same day voting.

The NH now a result of bussed in Union dweebs and stupid College kids from Boston.

Thanks Hillary!

[matthew fuller]

"TitansAFC has done a dynamite job keeping us informed on Newt. Thank you TitansAFC:)"

I second that! Great job!

[annieokie]

Yeah! like that. He is irrevelant, but I will bet you anything we will be seeing his posts forever. If you do not respond, they will not linger long, don’t feed the pidgeons.

[familyop]

Use/paraphrase my comment in the following, if you like. I copied and pasted libertarian neocon's post to show a little of the voting record and assume it to be true (from memory).

Gingrich has been trying to appeal to as many voters as possible—even muddleheaded TV watchers. A politician’s voting record is the only way to see the truth about him.

How Conservative is Newt's Actual Voting Record?
http://libertarian-neocon.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-conservative-is-newts-actual-voting.html ^ | libertarian neocon

Posted on 12/02/2011 1:50:20 PM PST by libertarian neocon

The folks at Club for Growth has white papers on all the GOP candidates summarizing their public records and does a pretty objective job. Looking at Newt's I really was struck by how conservative Newt's actual voting record was (which of course was mischaracterized by Jennifer Rubin, who I think must have been offered a post in a Romney administration. How else do you explain her going full spittle in support of Romney and anti-Newt?)., with most of the worrisome aspects of his record coming from speeches AFTER he left public office. This is pretty much the exact opposite of Romney, who has a very questionable record from his limited time in elected office, with most of his conservatism coming from campaign speeches. Anyway, let's look at Newt's actual record:

• Voted YES on the Reagan tax cut of 1981
• Voted YES on the Reagan tax reform bill of 1986
• Voted NO on the George H.W. Bush "Read My Lips" tax hike in 1990.
• Voted NO on the Clinton tax hike in 1993.
• Voted YES on the capital gains tax cut in 1997.
• Voted NO on the Chrysler bailout in 1979
• Voted YES on the Gramm-Rudman balanced budget bill in 1985
• Voted YES on a balanced budget amendment (as part of the "Contract for America" effort that he led) in 1995
• Led the effort and voted YES to cut $16.4 billion from the budget in 1995.
• Voted YES on welfare reform in 1996

I also decided to look myself at how much federal spending increased while Gingrich was Speaker of the House (1995-1999). By my calculations, Federal spending rose an average of 3.1% a year while he was speaker. When you compare it to the Presidential terms from Reagan on, this is the lowest rate of spending growth over the last 30 years. Under Reagan, spending grew an average of 7.6% a year. Under George H.W. Bush, 6.7%. Under Clinton, 3.3% (it would have been much more if he got his single payor health care plan through, also he was restrained by Newt later). Under W., it as 6.6% and under Obama, a whopping 8.6% a year. Also, under Newt, Federal spending as a % of GDP fell from 21% to 18.5%, a whopping decline in 4 short years.

Is his record perfect? Nope. Not even close. But the point is that on the big issues, he voted Conservative and helped champion balanced budgets and tax reform. Focusing on that actual voting record really makes me more comfortable with him. Especially when his main opponent is someone whose main accomplishment is a massive government healthcare program.

[Vigilanteman]

The GOP establishment would be just as happy with La Raza Rick Perry or with easily compromised Newt Gingrich as they would with mini-ObaMao care Romney.

Maybe that Newt has outgrown his schlong management problems (we hope), he will be the least distasteful of the three.

But let's not kid ourselves about sticking it to the GOP establishment. Our last opportunity to do that ended earlier today.

[annieokie]

""""if we pull this off""""""

WHEN we pull this off, is the correct statement. Great post. Time to get to work now. I have already recruited a few of my friends to Newt, wasn't hard to do, once I emailed them the videos of his speeches.

Now that Cain is off the screens, a few others will join us.

I have an unopened bottle of Champagne left from the last election, ready to throw a NEWT WINS celebration party, can't wait to pop the cork.

[katiedidit1]

Thanks for the info familyop. I am going to forward it to some of my email friends. Most are already Newt supporters but I have a friend on the “edge” Excellent post btw:)

[matthew fuller]

"Raising Glass: CHEERS to NEWT and all supporters. "

Cheers to all you Newt supporters, and especially TitansAFC!

[katiedidit1]

Titans:) add ez to your ping. Thanks:)

[hosepipe]

[ He said conservatives need to do more than simply win the election; they need to make sweeping changes in Washington and the country.]

Well....... Duuuuuuugh....

[EDINVA]

“...O is on the plane back to Chicago”

That has an awfully nice ring to it!!!

[South40]

Coral Springs, Florida – U.S. Senate candidate Bob Smith’s endorsement record was questioned last night, November 5, 2009, at the "DC Works for US" meeting held at Wings Plus Restaurant in Coral Springs. Two representatives from the Republican Majority Campaign (RMC) asked Sen. Smith about his endorsement of the cowardly John Kerry during the 2004 Presidential Election. On camera, Smith responded and admittied to the endorsement of John Kerry over President Bush “because he [Bush] pulled the plug on me and embarrassed me”.

US FL Senate Candidate Bob Smith Endorsed Cowardly John Kerry

[SumProVita]

I wonder if Sarah has seen how Speaker Gingrich filled out the Right to Life questionnaire?

[org.whodat]

A rino signs on with a rino, what a shock.

[katiedidit1]

LOL jessduntno:) are you on MNJohnnies “I hate Newt” ping list. LOL LOL I thought I was the one that was on his priority hit list

[annieokie]

I have not felt this positive since Reagan won. Glad we had 8 years of Bush, though flawed, yet I felt safe with him, but Reagan was the best.

[annieokie]

VIA Hawaii, no doubt. Last fling ya’ know?

[matthew fuller]

Thanks for a great post!

[annieokie]

Katie? you need to bring out your deluxe BUG Spray, we have a couple of pests that has invaded this thread. PFTTTTTTT, one spray might do the trick.

This is a celebration thread. Cheers