Big fan of Newt during the campaign, but this is overstepping himself x 100.
If, by chance, this is true I would be tremendously disappointed in our President Elect. Furthermore, I think he would be cutting his own throat in the game of politics because his biggest detractors appear to me to be the most corrupt folks in D.C.
“If, by chance, this is true ...”
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My guess would be that it’s tactical. It’s not exactly wise to constantly force your enemy to keep his guard up by shouting your intentions into his face.