Posted on 01/11/2012 12:10:06 PM PST by truthkeeper
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Newt Gingrich signaled Wednesday that he believes his criticism of Mitt Romney’s record at Bain Capital is a mistake — and that he’s created an impression that he was echoing Democratic rhetoric.
Gingrich conceded the problem when pressed by a Rick Santorum supporter at a book-signing here Wednesday.
“I’m here to implore one thing of you. I think you’ve missed the target on the way you’re addressing Romney’s weaknesses. I want to beg you to redirect and go after his obvious disingenuous about his conservatism and lay off the corporatist versus the free market. I think it’s nuanced,” Dean Glossop, an Army Reservist from Inman, S.C., said.
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You people do know that the rats are going to make the republicans vote on starting a displaced workers fund because of this crap.
Yes, he reminds me of Edward John Smith who also changed course.
You know the rest.
You people do know that the rats are going to make the republicans vote on starting a displaced workers fund because of this crap.
It’s not looking good for him I’m afraid.
I think Newt has a severe case of adult ADHD.
It’s not looking good for him I’m afraid.
I think Newt has a severe case of adult ADHD.
we call that flip flopping in the intellectually honest world
There are some LEGAL businesses that are usually a turnoff politically.
Used cars salesman
Abortionist
Repo-man
Debt collectors
The fact that Romney gutted some companies leaving the employees without any hope (or pensions) is disgusting...
...and is worth discussing.
This just further brings into question Gingrich’s judgement.
How impaired is it and will we see many more of these excuses/apologies?
In the first actual contest of the election season Gingrich lost sight of the real issue — beating Obama. Instead, he devolved into revenge for perceived wrongs. Sadly, that shows up one of Gingrich’s major weaknesses — a thin skin. We can be assured that, if Gingrich did get the nomination, the MSM/Dems would attack even worse than Gingrich got in Iowa. They would have him bawling.
I am watching the video now. Romney needs to address this NOW. If he survives then Newt has been effective in destroying Obama’s trump card. If Romney doesn't survive it, too bad.
If tax dollars are used to bailout a pension, yet the investors walk away with BIG dollars, it is NOT capitalism. It is the ongoing corrupt relationship between government and companies that is destroying our country. Said another way, it is CRONY CAPITALISM.
I don't see how you can walk back taking a stand against "vulture capitalists".
I am glad he realized this...or at least figured out the tea leaves. Bashing capitalism does NO ONE ANY GOOD.
I like Newt ....I think he needs to keep on talking...... but I think his race for Pres is over
No, no fair. He was CROWING about this movie before it was out. His apology is not genuine. Don’t fall for the newt.
ahhh yes the newt is a victim and every one else is stooooooopid line....what ever helps you sleep
Newt attacking Romney from the left was wrong and he knows it.
Newt supports Free Enterprise..we all do but that doesn’t mean we support shady dealings among the ceo’s or leaders. Newt has nothing to apologize for...Romney should apologize for the mega million dollars worth of attacks and lies on Newt in Iowa. Romney is a shady character...socilized medicine in Mass. A mormon that protested in FAVOR of the draft during the Viet Nam war but LEFT the country to serve as a missionary? do I want him as Commander in Chief? do I want him to introduce any new form of ObamaRoma care? NO! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NEWT
So then what will the Mittbots, closeted Romney supporters and Santorumites complain about?
HW was able to walk back “Voodoo Economics.”
Sean Hannity just announced that Newt will be on his show in a few minutes to discuss this.
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