Posted on 01/21/2012 10:03:52 PM PST by restornu
SummaryIn 2009, Congressman Gingrich supported a candidate for a special election for the 23rd district in New York that was pro-choice, pro gay marriage and supportive of numerous other items that most Republicans opposes. A more conservative candidate was available, but did not win a primary that consisted of a vote by 11 district members and not a public vote.
Congressman Gingrich came out in suppport for Mrs Scozzafava as she was the selected candidate for the Republican party. He asserted that many of her principles were in line with the Republican party. He appeared on numerous radio shows to defend his support for her.
As the special election neared, Mrs Scozzafava was trailing the Conservative Party candidate Hoffman. She dropped out of the race to prevent from splitting the vote, but threw her support behind the Democrat instead of the Conservative.
After the election, Congressman Gingrich stated that the Scozzafava candidacy was indeed a mistake that never should have happened.
The special election for the 23rd Congressional District is an important test leading up to the mid-term 2010 elections. Our best chance to put responsible and principled leaders in Washington starts here, with Dede Scozzafava.
The Republican Revolution in 1994 started very much like what we see today. Like then, our country is reeling from misguided liberal policies, high taxes and out-of-control spending. This special election in New York’s 23rd Congressional District could be the first
… ... more election of the new Republican Revolution, but we need the momentum to get it started
Book Signing
Congressman Gingrich was confronted at a book signing concerning his support for Dede Scozzafava.
He responded by noting that she was the nominee picked by the local representatives, and that she supported a number of conservative ideals and principles.
Newt Gingrich vs his book "To Try Men's Souls"
Both Laura Ingraham and Hannity interviews on this happening was pulled by them.
LOL
Into the FR Outer Darkness. Maybe she will run into her old buddy DrSteveJ.
LOL its been awhile since I’ve seen that one.
Thanks alot. We have a Culvers up the street and now I want a burger. lol
IIRC a lot of the GRPL members were zotted on the Mormon threads. I was Temporarily zotted twice on Mormon threads for talking about Temple Rituals and Magic Underwear. Those days have gone. Maybe it’s time for the banned GRPL members to come home.
I really miss those guys.
Those were the good old days. < /sigh>
FYI, didn’t think a sarcasm tag was necessary...
I always enjoy discussions with them because they bring the Bible. It creates an opportunity to really learn.
I don't know if she was ever asked but she accused J.R. of hating Mormons and she quacked like a duck.
Thanks for the tip. I looked them up. That looks like a real nice burger. I see there are locations in Ohio, so next time I am over there and see one I will give them a try before the Regime makes it illegal to eat real food. Culver’s looks great.
Old news? Yes, he apologized but the Scozzafava and Pelosi incidents are no older than Romneycare and his attack on Paul Ryan (’right wing social engineering’) is only a few months’ old.
Gingrich apologized and Ryan said he accepted the apology. ... May 17, 2011 (an 'eternity' ago in political time)
We have had so many lie about not being LDS when they were, it is hard to keep track.
Culver’s is great! Love their burgers and their custard is the best! Every time I take my mom to the doctors (5 hour drive) we stop at Culver’s for frozen custard - even in winter.
I will truly miss you my old friend. But ya had to go.
Yep, and when Paul Ryan runs for reelection his opponents and the MSM will be SURE to include the apology when they air-repeatedly-the clip of Newt saying the original comment. </sarc
I have no illusions about Jean Chauvin. He was bitter and mean-spirited and I have no desire to have him back here. CC Woody was conversational at times, but mostly just an attack-prone troll.
Dr Steve was good by and large, but when he got with the other two he forgot who was the adult in the room.
So, I'm not really pining for the first two to have a return appearance.
Ya. She cannot stop our prayers. i hope Jesus intervenes in her life. Thank you for caring, Bro.
“I don’t much care what people think of Free Republic or purity or whatever. This is a freaking rebellion already!!
We’re in it to smash and demolish the freaking corrupt liberal establishment before they crush us, and Newt is the man who can do it. This ain’t bean bag and Newt is no boy scout!! War is hell!! Get used to it!!
No Romney!! No way!!”
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