Posted on 01/29/2012 12:30:25 PM PST by Windy City Conservative
After Gingrich Newt scored a surprise blow-out victory in South Carolina last week, the former Massachusetts governor not only unleashed a political broadside of epic proportions.
"It not about winning here anymore," one Romney staffer told BuzzFeed. "It's about destroying Gingrich — and it's working."
After two standout debate performances that put him up 9 points in recent polls, Romney is keeping the pressure on Gingrich, looking to score a blow-out victory of his own here.
To that end, Romney has rolled out a team of surrogates in the Sunshine State to take the fight to Gingrich in person: from Connie Mack (III) and Connie Mack (IV), to Rep. Jason Chaffetz and Sen. John McCain. Romney has also aired a controversial ad featuring Tom Brokaw announcing that Gingrich had been sanctioned by the House.
Today both Macks took the stage before Romney to attack Gingrich's character, proclaiming that he has a “checkered past with ethics and honesty."
Romney also launched into his longest attack directed squarely at Gingrich, devoting almost four minutes of his 18 minute stump speech attacking the former Speaker of the House.
"Mr. Speaker, your trouble in Florida is not because the audience is too quiet or too loud or because you have opponents that are tough," Romney said, comparing Gingrich's complaints about debate audiences to Goldilocks. Then, with a broad smile on his face, he listed the reasons why Florida voters are now moving away from Gingrich's campaign.
"Your problem in Florida is that you worked for Freddie Mac at a time when Freddie Mac was not doing the right thing for the American people," he added.
Shortly after Romney's remarks, his campaign emailed "Earth to Newt: Tell The Truth" detailing a long list of alleged lies while mocking his ambitious space agenda.
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Romney’s attacks are the same Obama will use against him... but neither of them have a leg to stand on and it’s the only option they have........it’s obama/alynski style all the way and no wonder romney and obama are one and the same.
Meanwhile Bambi’s laughing his butt off as romney does his work for him.
Romney’s attacks are the same Obama will use against him... but neither of them have a leg to stand on and it’s the only option they have........it’s obama/alynski style all the way and no wonder romney and obama are one and the same.
Meanwhile Bambi’s laughing his butt off as romney does his work for him.
have u looked at the next states.....all blue or purple
have u looked at the next states.....all blue or purple
I didn't realize Ken S. signed on to the GOP campaign...
I have spoken to several friends and family over the weekend. There seems to be a growing resentment here against the establishment Republican Party, the Media, and the dirty, sleazy campaign tactics used by Romney. All of us agree we will Not vote for Mitt Romney...EVER!!
The good news is that Newt will win the rest of the south.
Me either. No more holding the nose. Did enough of that. Finished with it.
Me either. No more holding the nose. Did enough of that. Finished with it.
The Chicago Dem machine will absolutely destroy Willard. I can just hear him now stammering his way through some convoluted explanation/justification for some such crap that comes out of his mouth. He’s a lying, phoney, arrogant creep and seriously, Obama and his crowd will absolutely destroy him...just IMHO, of course.
You gotta watch out for a counter-puncher. Mitt might be trying to put his tap shoes on Newt while Newt’s putting a boot up Mitt’s behind.
I am still hopeful that Newt will win Florida but Florida doesn’t really mean much, it’s SC that Romney really needed. Don’t listen tot he news media BS pushing Romney, Romney, Romney, it causes apathy.
The Washington establishment has a big surprise coming! No more New Hampshire, SC, Florida Primaries in the bag BS! What about the rest of the states! I am tired of these three states determining the GOP nomination.
Let’s take it to the convention and allow ALL the delegates decide who the nominee is!
More Mormon attempts at humor.
Ever see a mormon comic?
There aren't any.
Yo, Mitt, care to give up the date when/if your daddy got his US naturalization? It’s not anywhere to be found online which smells a lot like Obamam Jr. Most immigrants are proud of their US citizenship but it appears you and your daddy aren’t since it’s been so hushed up.
Why does Mitt Romney remind me of Bill Clinton so much?
It’s exactly what’s been happening my entire lifetime. The establishment Republicans/media unite to crucify conservative opposition, thus setting up a big government versus big government general election. Big government is guaranteed a win. I should also note that once the Republican nomination is secure the media that helped the Republican establishment candidate win the nomination will savagely turn. Does Romney really believe he’s getting a free pass? Should he get the nomination the media will suddenly discover every lie he’s ever told, his dubious financial dealings etc. etc.
Romney and his crew are strictly Junior Varsity when it comes to dirty, down-in-the-gutter politics. Obama and Axelrod will systematically destroy Mitt through an ad campaign and debates. Remember, the union PACs haven’t even started on Romney yet.
During the debates, Obama has the ability to remain cool. Romney gets frenetic and talks too fast. It will be Kennedy/Nixon all over again....except that Chicago won’t need some dead voters to put Obama back in the WH.
You Betcha! Newt is well respected and appreciated here in Tennessee. I made my decision not to vote for Romney without his religion being a factor. However, in trying to reconcile how someone who has sold himself as being Mr. Clean and Above Reproach, could be the Lying Jerk he has shown himself to be, I did a little research on what Mormons teach. WOW! Was that an eye opener! I also found out why his dad was born in Mexico. His grandfather fled with his three wives to avoid prison. His ancestors were illegal immigrants...in Mexico! In some of his teachings Joseph Smith, revealed as “prophecy”the goal of LDS to take over the U.S. and make it their Theocracy. Joseph Smith even made a run for President himself. On the BYU campus, Romeny has been called the “White Horse” who will make that phopecy happen. Just think what Romney would do to advance the Mormon cause if he were President. Didn’t think we could get any worse than Obama. I atand corrected.
Some say this could go to a broker convention...and no doubt Newt will go that far if needs be.....but this is going to be a very bumpy ride until the final candidate is declared....and you can bet Romney/Obama/media teams are in cahoots to see Newt doesn't make it that far.
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