Posted on 03/05/2012 6:56:08 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
As concerned Georgians watch gas prices rise throughout the state, I recall a scene from the past and the farsighted words of a fellow Georgian. Long before prices at the pump hit $3.65 in Georgia and well over $4 in many states, it was Newt Gingrich who coined the phrase “Drill here, Drill now, Pay less.”
Time has proven that those who ignored his message as prices soared in 2008 did so at the peril of every American filling their tank to get to work or to get a child to the ball field. Speaker Gingrich understood the energy challenge we face. He understood that dependence on foreign supply undercuts America’s national security, that high energy prices pinch consumers and strangle our economy, that we have effectively hamstrung an American energy industry that would otherwise serve as a growing source of investment and jobs.
Having worked alongside Gingrich for years, I came to know him not only as an “ideas guy,” a visionary and a leader with a knack for understanding the big picture and how government policies affect the everyday lives of Americans.
That type of vision is rare, but frankly it often comes paired with a pie-in-the-sky idealism that renders the good ideas of little practical use. On this score Gingrich has again proved the exception to the rule. While speaker, he spearheaded generational welfare reform and worked across the aisle to have those transformative changes passed into law, even in the face of two vetoes from the desk of then-President Clinton. The welfare reform of 1996 symbolizes his rare ability and perseverance. Perhaps more to the point, it illustrates his ability to take an idea and transform it into reality.
Beyond that track record, Speaker Gingrich has a forward-looking plan for our nation that will restore our global competitiveness. His conservative ideals would foster the pro-growth environment this country needs to stimulate real, sustained job growth throughout the private sector. From regulatory reform to tax reform, he understands what is needed to unleash the entrepreneurial spirits that have propelled this nation’s economy since its inception.
Speaker Gingrich shares none of the Keynesian sentiment that posits economic growth depends upon federal bailouts and stimulus. Quite the opposite, his call for a balanced budget at the federal level — the same thing I’ve delivered two out of two times here at the state level — will usher in a long overdue era of fiscal adulthood in Washington.
As Georgia conservatives, we owe Newt Gingrich — who in 1994 led the Republican Party to victory for the first time in 40 years — a debt of gratitude. Without this man giving voice to the practical conservatism the majority of Georgians now hold dear, the Republican Party in our state would not be where it is today.
Having witnessed his passion and work firsthand, I know that Newt Gingrich wins people over, not simply because his ideas are smart, but because his ideas pass the common sense test. His vision for this country rings true. He understands the challenges Georgians face. He understands how policy affects everyday life. He understands what this country needs to fire up the jobs engine again. And I believe his deep and unshakable faith in the greatness of America provides just the right fuel to power those reforms and to draw in others so that, together, we can create the bright future for our nation we all desire.
On Super Tuesday, Georgia is the biggest state to hold a primary, and as such, our 76 delegates are the day’s biggest prize. I encourage you to join me in casting your vote for one of our own, Newt Gingrich, and give our favorite son a resounding victory.
Mmmhmm. Now, anyway.
——Ohio Republican Presidential Primary Rasmussen Reports Romney 31, Santorum 32, Gingrich 13-——
I’m praying that Rick takes Ohio and TN.
Otherwise, I’m afraid that the race is over for conservatives (Rick and Newt).
2 + 2 = 4 ; NEWT = $2.50 a gallon GAS ; 2 + 2 = 4
I’ve seen the math. I stand with Newt.
GO NEWT GO....
** President Newt Gingrich-”Our beloved republic deserves nothing less.”
Great response!! ;>)
** President Newt Gingrich-”Our beloved republic deserves nothing less.”
Me too.
Attention all Santorum supporters:
If you do not vote for Newt, you will succeed in electing Romney as the republican standard-bearer.
I think Rick is a young man with a bright future.
But, you are kidding yourselves if you think Santaroum, even if a miracle happened, became the repub nominee, and another miracle happened and was elected, would be capable of leading the changes required to change the trajectory of the national debt the 180 degrees we need NOW to prevent economic collapse. Where are his detailed plans for change and implementation of those changes? Where is the experience and track record of going against the MSM and liberal progressives to implement radical changes?
Your only consolation is that Romney would be even worse in changing our trajectory than Santorum.
Newt has the plans, the experience, the perseverance, and the communications skills to excite the conservative base, win over independents, and implement radical changes once elected.
For the love of our nation, let’s elect a republican candidate with the pedigree to implement a return to conservative ideals and constitutional government. Let’s elect someone who will put into place policies that will allow us to demonstrate once again the power of free markets and free people to all the world.
For once, since Reagan, let’s elect a republican candidate whose policies we can enthusiatically support, instead of holding our noses and voting for the lesser of two evils. Go to Newt.org to read his policy positions if you doubt this. All conservatives will agree with Newt’s positions, and 80% of Independents will also.
Is Newt a saint? No. And none of us are either. Has he made mistakes? Yes. However, he is the ONLY candidate that has acknowledged past mistakes. That is no small thing in the ego driven world of political candidates, and demonstrates honesty, in my opinion.
Let’s elect someone that can get the job done, that has demonstrated the Christian humility to publicly acknowledge his failings, and asked for forgiveness from the only one who matters, our Lord & Savior.
Go Newt!
He’d have to be the most incompetent progressive of all time. What progressive do you know who became Speaker of the House for 4 years and did nothing but pass conservative legislation and fight with a liberal president? Nancy Pelosi was the progressive Speaker of the House, not Newt.
Newt certainly has a lot of hair! And it was going gray back then.
Yeah - when I read that - I was like - WTF? -— I don’t get it...then I realized the slander - the blackmail - the whole process the left tries to do - to bring down what they see as a threat - so they call them the same thing they are...
just checking — I would like to see Newt get in - I think he would be close to Reagan - and Reagan is something we need REALLY BAD right now....things are way out of control at this point...we can’t do another 4 yrs of the this O Regime!
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