The Tom Brokaw spot that basically defeated Newt in floriduuuuh is so bad that recently Mark Levin has challenged anyone to legitimize any of the 84 ethics charges filed against Newt. That should tell everyone what is going on.
January 21, 1997 Congressional Record
Mr. CARDIN (of Maryland): [Gingrich] had a vision to launch a political movement to change the country, in his words, from a welfare state to an opportunity society. ...When GOPAC ran short of funds, Mr. Gingrich sought contributions from several tax exempt entities in order to continue his partisan political crusade.
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Looking toward the 21st Century, Respondent developed an approach which he referred to as the `five pillars' of renewing American civilization: (1) quality; (2) technological advancement; (3) entrepreneurial free enterprise; (4) principles of American civilization; and (5) psychological strength. Based on these principles, Respondent sought to initiate a movement to replace the welfare state and renew American civilization to occur at every level of American society. Renewal would require the accomplishment of various goals including the education of the general population and creation of a majority of citizens committed to reform, thereby spawning activism; education of business leaders; and education of the media as to the ideals and concepts of renewal. In effect, Respondent sought to create a national dialogue for reform and a methodology by which citizen activists could accomplish the stated goals of the movement.
To those in political power (and that includes many outside of elected office), this sort of sea change cannot be allowed to take place. When Congress rejects the objectives articulated by Gingrich, and Gingrich resigns for want of advancing those ideals against political opposition, he is said to have "resigned in disgrace."
There is some disgrace going on, alright, and it isn't where Romney claims it is.