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Daily Caller ^ | November 17, 2011 | Will Rahn

[Fred]

Since leaving office in 1999, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has spent much of his time convincing conservatives to support government subsidies for large corporations, reports the Washington Examiner.

In addition to his work as a “strategic consultant” for government-sponsored mortgage lender Freddie Mac, the Examiner reports that tax filings show Gingrich received money from the ethanol lobby.

Green Energy, a lobbying group that works to secure and create government subsidies for the much-criticized ethanol industry, paid the Gingrich Group more than $300,000 as recently as 2009. Unlike most conservative experts on the industry, Gingrich is a staunch advocate of ethanol, an expensive corn-based alternative fuel opposed by many conservatives due to its price tag and incompatibility — at high concentrations — with some modern automobile engines.

[wolfcreek]

60% of republican voter don’t have a firm candidate.

This race is wide open!

[Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!]

Perry and Bachmann were run off all because of a person that didn’t even end up running.This ticks me off!

[ichabod1]

Apparently Congress has exempted themselves from insider trading laws. This is the most egregious thing since the check cashing scandal, and far more serious. Time to rein those critter in, big tingh~!

[traderrob6]

It’s now between Romney, Cain and Gingrich. Unless Cain polishes up his act, he’s done. Too many “deer in the headlights moments”, can’t afford any more.

Between Romney and Gingrich, I’ll choose the lesser of two evils.

[Indy Pendance]

Any one of the republican candidates would be far more better than Obama. None of them hate America. Like Mark Levin said, I’d vote for an orange juice can.

We’re stuck with this field, someone in this group will be our nominee. We can not let obama win re-election. All you sit it out folks, remember, it’s more dire than any time before in our history. Even re-electing Carter isn’t this bad.

[kcvl]

Billion-dollar prize for first mass-produced hydrogen car

The America that works focuses on inventing a better future and knows that customers will rapidly switch to a better solution. The same will be true for a new energy strategy. We need very large prizes for fundamental breakthroughs.

There ought to be a billion-dollar tax-free prize for the first hydrogen car that can be mass-produced for a reasonable price. Hydrogen has to be the ultimate basis for a truly bold energy program because it has no environmental impact and it is universally available as a natural resource. Therefore it would have huge appeal to China and India if it were commercially competitive in price.

American technologies for hydrogen vehicles might be one of the biggest economic winners of the next generation.
There should be a substantial tax break for investing in both ethanol and hydrogen supply stations and hydrogen pipelines so the fuel can be delivered when the automobiles are available at a reasonable cost.

Source: Real Change, by Newt Gingrich, p.203 , Dec 18, 2007

Kyoto treaty is bad for the environment and bad for America

Kyoto is a bad treaty. It is bad for the environment and it is bad for America. It sets standards that will require massive investments by the US but virtually no investments by other countries. The Senate was right when it voted unanimously against the treaty. We should insist on revisiting the entire Kyoto process and resolutely reject efforts to force us into an anti-American, environmentally failed treaty.

The US should support substantial research into climate science, managing the response to climate change, & in developing new non-carbon energy systems. It is astounding to watch people blithely propose trillions of dollars in spending on a topic on which we have failed to spend modest amounts to better understand.

It is astounding to have people focus myopically on carbon as the sole source of climate change. The world’s climate has changed in the past with sudden speed and dramatic impact. Global warming may happen. On the other hand it is possible Europe will experience another ice age.

Source: Gingrich Communications website, www.newt.org , Dec 1, 2006

Focus on incentives for conservation & renewable resources

A sound American energy policy would focus on four areas: basic research to create a new energy system that has few environmental side effects, incentives for conservation, more renewable resources, and environmentally sound development of fossil fuels. The Bush administration has approached energy environmentalism the right way, including using public-private partnerships that balance economic costs and environmental gain.

Hydrogen has the potential to provide energy that has no environmental downside. Conservation is the second great opportunity in energy. A tax credit to subsidize energy efficient cars (including a tax credit for turning in old and heavily polluting cars) is another idea we should support. Renewable resources are gradually evolving to meet their potential: from wind generator farms to solar power to biomass conversion. Continued tax credits and other advantages for renewable resources are a must.

Source: Gingrich Communications website, www.newt.org , Dec 1, 2006

Stop scare tactics about drilling in Alaska

It is time for an honest debate about drilling and producing in places like Alaska, our national forests, and off the coast of scenic areas. The Left uses scare tactics from a different era to block environmentally sound production of raw materials. Three standards should break through this deadlock.

Scientists of impeccable background should help set the standards for sustaining the environment in sensitive areas, and any company entering the areas should be bonded to meet those standards.

The public should be informed about new methods of production that can meet the environmental standards, and any development should be only with those new methods.
A percentage of the revenues from resources generated in environmentally sensitive areas should be dedicated to environmental activities including biodiversity sustainment, land acquisition, and environmental cleanups in places where there are no private resources that can be used to clean up past problems.

Source: Gingrich Communications website, www.newt.org , Dec 1, 2006

http://www.issues2000.org/2012/Newt_Gingrich_Energy_+_Oil.htm

[dfwgator]

Who are you referring to?

[fightinJAG]

Gingrich may have also been paid to help secure the passage of the Medicare prescription drug benefit in 2003. Originally partial to idea of prescription drug subsidies only for the poor, Gingrich reportedly changed his tune after receiving funds from big drug companies who wanted all Medicare enrollees covered.

Sources involved with the companies’ lobbying efforts said Gingrich was on their payroll as a consultant at the time. Gingrich reportedly called Washington conservatives in order to sell the bill even though, the Examiner reported, it amounted to “a new federal entitlement.”

“[Gingrich] received a monthly retainer,” a former pharmaceutical company lobbyist said, adding that the former House Speaker’s price was “at the high end.” A spokesman for Gingrich’s Center for Health Transformation declined to comment on specific contracts, but admitted they had clients that included “health care companies, hospitals and drug companies.”

WSJ: Gingrich Blasts House GOP's Medicare Plan; Presidential Candidate Calls It 'Right-Wing Social Engineering,' Agrees With Obama About Need for Insurance Mandate.

[CowboyJay]

Here comes the Bush/RINO wing of the GOP to smear Newt.

Nobody has to work to "smear" Newt. He's shown over the years that he's perfectly capable of sullying his own public image.

He's never been much of anything besides a well-heeled prostitute. Evil always pays better than good, which is why Newt cannot be trusted to come down on the right side of anything when it really matters. Real leadership requires personal integrity. He hasn't got enough to be trusted with that kind of power.

[swampfox101]

i agree with u bro.. I wished we had a reagan but since we don’t, i can vote for newt, cain, bachman, santorum, or ron.

i like the cfa and like newt’s new contract.

[dfwgator]

All we need is to show Newt in his own words....

Flashback: Kerry and Gingrich Hugging Trees — and (Almost) Each Other
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2807635/posts

[kcvl]

Of the former House speaker’s personal portfolio, as much as $400,000, spread over 36 companies, is in shares of renewable energy and other high tech companies, ranging from biofuels to cloud computing.

Details of his portfolio were released as part of his Federal Election Commission personal financial disclosure. Originally due June 10, the form was filed Monday after Gingrich was granted a 45-day extension.

Most of Gingrich’s investments were valued at less than $15,000 each. These include independent investments at big-name firms like AT&T, Hewlett Packard, the defense contracting behemoth Raytheon and the education software company Blackboard.

But through a fund run by the Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Gingrich has invested in a handful of energy companies like solar power firm BrightSource Energy, biochemicals and biofuel researcher Synthetic Geonomics, and renewable energy storage company Deeya Energy. The fund has also helped him buy stock in web ventures such as Meebo, an instant messaging platform, and SugarSync, which specializes in cloud computing.

Gingrich has also made several smaller investments in 10 of those companies, such as Tesla, a high-end electric car company, and Cast TV, a search engine for online videos.

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0711/59865.html#ixzz1e0FOT4iP

[fightinJAG]

The WSJ reports HERE that:

A longtime domestic-policy entrepreneur, he founded his Center for Health Transformation in 2003. The group now includes big drug makers such as AstraZeneca PLC and top insurers, such as BlueCross BlueShield Association, who pay as much as $200,000 in membership fees. In return, they get access to Mr. Gingrich, interaction with other group members, and marketing and research support.

[fightinJAG]

Are you disputing any particular facts in this article?

[carolinacrazy]

I'll save you the trouble Johnnie come lately:

Stick a fork in Newt he is done. Gingrich embraces Washington “insider” label (Video) | 11-17-11 | CBS news No way he wins now. All the 0 campaign will have to do if Newt is our nominee is run this clip in the swing states the last week in Oct 2012.

Who is paying you dude?

[WhistlingPastTheGraveyard]

He was referring to being stuck with Romney, not Gingrich.

[dfwgator]

I’ll hold my nose for Gingrich.

[Leto]

Then there are who object into buying the libs savaging of both men......

why we keep falling for their crap is beyond me..

There is no perfect candidate there are a few candidate who are saying they will do the right thing. Gingrich and Cain are 2 of them.

The proposals on Gingrich’s page are fine.

[fightinJAG]

My theory on why the Dems may have decided they want Newt as the nominee:

# 31.

[kcvl]

Newt Gingrich in testimony before Congress calls Al Gore’s remarks regarding the depletion of America’s resources “fundamentally untrue.” Gingrich goes on to list a number of them in the video located to the right.

We’ve entitled it “Clearing the Record on America’s Resources.” Make sure you watch it. John Coleman, founder of The Weather Channel along with 30,000 other scientists including 9,000 PhDs want to sue Al Gore over what they term “false statements” regarding global warming. Coleman’s interview is also located to the right and is entitled, Weather Channel Founder Challenges Gore.”

http://www.endforeignoildependence.com/resources.html

Newt Gingrich has a lot to say about America’s energy resources debunking those who insist “green” energy is America’s only way to end foreign oil dependence. We need an “all of the above” approach to solving the energy crisis... one that won’t grind industry to a halt and financially burden already strapped consumers. Let’s end foreign oil dependence the right way... not the hard way!