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In an interview with the AP while campaigning in New Hampshire today, Mitt Romney said he would not meet Newt Gingrich in a one on one debate “out of respect” for the other candidates in the GOP race.
What a copout. Were Herman Cain, Rick Santorum and Jon Huntsman being disrespectful to Romney when they agreed to one on one debates with Gingrich?
When it comes to Newt, I guess Mitt is content to hide behind his surrogates and third party attack ads.
And here I thought Mitt wanted to earn the nomination. Well, if Mitt wants to earn my vote then he needs to debate Newt mano-a-mano. If he refuses to do so then I can only conclude that Mitt fears Newt. And well he should.
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Margie| 12.22.11 @ 5:50PM
Wow. True colors? And Romney acts so confident in the debates.
Heh, if he fears Newt he is weak, or else he knows Newt would slaughter him in a one on one.
Chicken!
Warrior | 12.22.11 @ 7:17PM
Romney is sticking rigidly with his script. When you are a candidate with no substance, the script is all you have. Newt is very articulate. However, if he were to debate a real conservative, he could be made to look like a fool when forced to explain his previous votes and stances on bills and issues.
Margie| 12.22.11 @ 8:45PM
Merry Christmas, Warrior!
I suppose you are right about Newt, but it depends on your definition of REAL conservative.. if you mean Ron Paul, I don't think so.
But if you mean Michele Bachmann.. Rick Santorum, Rick Perry.. maybe.
Warrior | 12.22.11 @ 9:59PM
Merry Christmas to you also. Just my opinions. I prefer Bachmann, but the GOP has marginalized her. Not a Perry fan at all. Safe and joyful Christmas to you and your family.
Margie| 12.22.11 @ 10:33PM
I believe we agree more than we think.
LOL!
God bless ya.
IzeHavitt| 12.23.11 @ 10:33PM
RE. Newt's previous votes and stances.... Once again, I cite Harry Truman: "It takes a politician to run this office...(referencing the POTUS)". If you haven't figured it out yet, the same applies to either the Speakership or Senate Majority Leader. Why can't you people figure out the political context of the mid 90's? While, yes, you finally got a REPUBLICAN majority, not all of them were conservatives. Newt recognized that the balance of power lay with the Republicans from the northeast. Read: moderates and NOT conservatives. Any poker player knows you have to play the hand your dealt. Same in politics. In spite of that, Newt accomplished some undeniably significant things.And it should also be recognized that this guy is far more than a mere politician. It's obvious that he is also a statesman. It needs to be recognized that conservative political progress will be- and has been- accomplished incrementally, although there are times when there are significant milestones achieved. The Tea Party movement and it's successes of 2010 come to mind. The big key is to remember the words of The Mahatma Himself, Rush Limbaugh: "We win when we run as conservatives, not moderates". Those who would counsel us otherwise have themselves either lost their nerve, or conspire to cause us to do the same. Don't fall for it, America.
Clint| 12.22.11 @ 7:18PM
Like Michele Bachmann said, " Newt-Romney Aren't True Conservatives."
We Are Being Set Up By The RINO-CINO Ruling Elite And Their Flunkie Stooges.
These Are The RINO-CINO'S , Who Gave Us The Serial Traitor To Conservatism, John McCain Of McCain-Feingold, McCain-Kennedy,McCain-Lieberman,Gang Of 14, Opposing Bush Tax Cuts Of 2001 & 2003,TARP.
The Tea Party Rebellion Is Here And In Iowa.
Margie| 12.22.11 @ 8:47PM
Blah blah blah.
In truth, your ilk is trying to set us up for Obama II if you are preaching that we shouldn't vote for anybody but your guy.
Wake up and vote right.. stop contributing to the delinquency of the unwashed electorate!
Clint| 12.22.11 @ 9:02PM
American Spectator's Resident Anti-Catholic Joisey White Trash RINO-CINO Bigot Broad, Margie Had A Mancrush On The Serial Traitor To Conservatism John McCain Of McCain-Feingold, McCain-Kennedy,McCain-Lieberman,Gang Of 14, Opposing Bush Tax Cuts Of 2001 & 2003,TARP.
The Tea Party Rebellion Is Here And In Iowa.
Margie| 12.22.11 @ 9:15PM
Bah blah blah.
Why is it you Vatican Firsters/Blame America Firtsers (there is no worse combination that I know of), seem to have no capability to speak truthfully?
Clint| 12.22.11 @ 9:38PM
Crazed Religious Bigot Maniac Margie.
See A Religious Counselor And A Psychiatrist.
Margie| 12.22.11 @ 10:32PM
Oh, stop lying, Dr. Goebbels.
Clint| 12.23.11 @ 7:32AM
American Spectator's Resident Joisey White Trash Bigot Margie Attempts To Play The Nazi Card On Tea Party Clint.
This Is The Big Yellow Bigot Bus Callin' A Lemon Pie Yellow.
See A Religious Counselor And A Psychiatrist.
Bob Grant| 12.22.11 @ 5:50PM
Yes, Aaron, but Mitt is now boasting he's gained the endorsement of the elder Bush. If he thinks this will somehow be a plus for him, he's got another thing coming.
If the Bush family truly cares about this country, they should refrain from endorsing any candidate in the primary. This includes ALL of them including Jeb and George W.
With all due respect, the two president Bush's have done enough damage to conservatism, the republican party, and the country.
Rick V.| 12.22.11 @ 6:08PM
You are so right, Bob. It will be interesting to see who actually benefits from this endorsement. The Dems loved Bush Sr., he was so malleable. Hey, wait a minute, I see a pattern ...
Dan| 12.22.11 @ 7:11PM
Whose political operation and machine do you think is behind much of the garbage being thrown Gingrich's way?
But Conservatives were never in any doubt that the Bush clan wanted Romney.
I knew whose hand has been behind Romney, and whose hand has been behind him for quite some time.
The Bush clan thinks it's safe to come out of the bushes so to speak, with their fondness for Romney.
We'll see.
Warrior | 12.22.11 @ 7:19PM
Rove is running the Romney game plan like the wizard pulling the stings and bellowing smoke.
Dan| 12.23.11 @ 9:25AM
Yea, but ask yourself WHO is Rove doing the bidding of?
Rove is a minion, not a leader.
As there are shadowy forces behind the slim Kenyan, so too there are forces arrayed behind the guy the GOP establishment settled upon quite some time ago.
Promises were made.
Pledges taken.
There are reasons that the GOP establishment has howled at the thought of a Gingrich candidacy, and those reasons aren't the ones we're hearing from Will, from NR, or other establishment echo chambers.
SpiralArchitect| 12.23.11 @ 4:49PM
Sure you have not forgot Zero's promise to funamentally change America...
Clint| 12.22.11 @ 7:21PM
" The New Hampshire Gazette
The Chickenhawk Hall Of Shame
name:
Willard Mitt Romney
rank:
Chickenhawk First Class with Distinguished Fleeing Cross
date-of-birth:
March 12, 1947
home state:
Michigan
missed opportunity:
Vietnam War
excuse:
None to speak of
preferred activity:
Trying to talk people into becoming Mormons
occupation:
Climbing ambition's greased pole
When your daddy's a Governor and a Cabinet Secretary, it's amazing how your odds of being drafted diminish."
The Tea Party Rebellion Is Here And In Iowa.
Clint| 12.22.11 @ 7:26PM
" The New Hampshire Gazette
The Chickenhawk Hall Of Shame.
name:
Newton Leroy "Newt" Gingrich
rank:
Chickenhawk First Class with Distinguished Fleeing Cross
date-of-birth:
June 17, 1943
home state:
Georgia
missed opportunity:
Vietnam War
preferred activity:
Attending grad school
occupation:
Congressman
A virtuoso in the art of hypocrisy, the former Speaker of the House now claims the Vietnam War was a splendid idea, but at the time he opposed going himself. Newtie also speaks highly of morality, but as a serial adulterer he doesn't want to get too close."
The Tea Party Rebellion Is Here And In Iowa.
Steve| 12.22.11 @ 7:35PM
Do you really think you are accomplishing anything? I mean other than driving more and more people away from Ron Paul?
Clint| 12.22.11 @ 9:09PM
" Dr.Ron Paul served in the United States Air Force as a flight surgeon for several years (1963-1965). While in the air force, Paul reached the rank of Captain. Directly after his service in the air force, Paul worked again as a flight surgeon for the United States Air National Guard (1965-1968)."
" Paul served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force in the 1960s, spending time on the ground in countries like Ethiopia, Iran, Pakistan, South Korea, and Turkey. He also sits on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs."
The Tea Party Rebellion Is Here And In Iowa.
Margie| 12.22.11 @ 8:50PM
Clint is AmSpec's ChickenSquawker.
He can't see past his Vatican Firster and Ru Paul Idolatry.
It's either his MAN or NO MAN.
I CAN say Vatican Firster, can't I?
Oh, that's right, I can't!
Clint| 12.22.11 @ 9:05PM
Margie Is American Spectator's Resident Joisey White Trash RINO-CINO Religious Bigot Broad.
Tell The Readers Where You Say Practicing Jews & Muslims Go Wheen They Die, Bigot Pig Margie.
Margie| 12.22.11 @ 9:17PM
They go wherever God sends them!
Filthy Reprobate!
Look to yourself!
Clint| 12.22.11 @ 9:37PM
Crazed Religious Bigot Maniac Margie.
See A Religious Counselor And A Psychiatrist.
Clint| 12.22.11 @ 9:42PM
That's Not Where You Said God Sends Practicing Jews And Muslims, Religious Bigot, Margie.
Cat Got Your Tongue Bigot, Margie ?
Interesting, That American Spectator's Resident Religious Bigot Margie Doesn't Wanna Repeat Where She Says Practicing Jews And Muslims Go When They Die.
Margie| 12.22.11 @ 10:36PM
Oh, you mean when you posed as me, you filthy scumbag, and said something I wouldn't say?
Oh no, Dr. Goebbels, you don't get away with ANY of your lying.
God sends liars to Hell, and you need to WAKE UP to that fact, kiddo.
Clint| 12.23.11 @ 7:38AM
That's A Slandering Lie, American Spectator's Resident Joisey White Trash Bigot,Margie.
I Say Practicing Jews & Muslims Go To Heaven.
But, That's Not Where You Said God Sends Practicing Jews And Muslims, Religious Bigot, Margie.
What's Da Matter Self-Designated American Spectator's Resident "Truth Teller" , Cat Got Your Tongue Bigot, Margie ?
Interesting, That American Spectator's Resident Religious Bigot Margie Doesn't Wanna Repeat Where She Says Practicing Jews And Muslims Go When They Die.
Margie| 12.23.11 @ 5:10PM
"That's a slandering lie."
Really?
God sees you, He knows you, and He knows whether you did it or not, but I think you did.. because your character is is exactly what you accuse me of being: A slandering liar.
I hope you repent before you die.
Larry| 12.22.11 @ 6:30PM
Mitt should be afraid of Newt. He should also be afraid of any Bush endorsement at this point, as well.
Bob| 12.22.11 @ 6:54PM
Another GOPuke hoping for a miracle is NJ (one term) Governor Crisco. Interviewed on some obscure network he gaves us a bunch of pablum what a wonderful family man he is. In reality what he is a blimp with a fat head. I just heard the GOPukes in Congress caved in again. Ho hum but we thank you.
Norm| 12.22.11 @ 7:09PM
We all fear Newt. Given his personal history, the odds of him being accepted and elected by a majority of the general public are small. If elected, his track record as an elected official with power is nothing to get excited about if you want long term results.
Warrior | 12.22.11 @ 7:23PM
He will push the country further down the socialism path. Amnesty for illegals, global warming and expansion of entitlements will not only be on the table, but pursued with reckless abandon. War with Iran and more mosquito nets for Africa will also be front and center agenda items.
Interested Conservative| 12.22.11 @ 7:24PM
What "long term results" are you looking for?
How about broke 40 years of opposition control, 2 balanced budgets, and 2 more immediately succeeding him, "welfare reform", and impeached a 2nd term president. That's just the high points, and they're all most important for the simple idea of doing them, as well as actually doing them.
Can the GOP control the federal government?
Can the federal government balance its budget?
Can entitlements be reformed or reduced?
Can a president still be impeached?
Until mid-1994, the very idea of anything other than a "NO" answer was almost delusional.
If anyone's entitled to anything, he's entitled to a little grandiosity for that.
Warrior | 12.22.11 @ 10:14PM
This is the type of post and commentary that will advance the discussion. I personally don't see Newt as being very conservative, he was a political opportunist. Right place, right time with the contract for American. In my opinion, his agenda seemed less conservative as his tenure moved along. 1994-98 seems to be the last vestiges of any conservative agenda within the Republican party. Once they gained control of the White House, the social agenda stayed on an even keel but the party jerked to the left and has stayed there. If you could convince me that Newt would balance the budget again, return to a sensible foreign policy and start dismantling the regulatory stanglehold the federal agencies have created, I would easily accept any other warts and solidly back him. I don't see him doing this. He is ethically challenged and while not holding public office seemed to be very comfortable embracing liberal values. Merry Christmas and let's get more debate on these issues.
Bob Grant | 12.22.11 @ 10:52PM
I liked Newt up to the point I learned he received 1.8 million dollars to block republican reform of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mack.
Fannie Mae/Freddie Mack destroyed the economy.
As far as I'm concerned he committed an unforgivable sin.
Interested Conservative| 12.22.11 @ 11:13PM
As to what any of them would do, the two very specific items I've heard Newt promise are 1) moving the embassy to Jerusalem, and 2) seek John Bolton as SoS. I cannot quibble with either of those.
The "shut down the dept. of ______" promises are basically fluffy generalities.
I don't doubt Rep. Paul would close many overseas bases.
Other than that, everyone seems to have the right intentions, albeit no specific positions yet.
SpiralArchitect| 12.23.11 @ 4:52PM
Bolton is a brilliant man. That would be quite a move forward for America IMO.
Margie| 12.22.11 @ 10:45PM
I became a huge fan of Newt back then because of what you say.
Just began paying attention to all things political in '92, a late bloomer.
Never good to throw the baby out with the bath water, and Newt does have a lot of talents (yes talents plural), and seems ready and willing to use them for the good of the country.
Desire+motivation+ability can equal great success if he sticks to conservative principles.
Each person is who they are though, and no one individual is 100% as we wish them to be.
I'll gladly vote for Newt IF he becomes the nominee.
SpiralArchitect| 12.23.11 @ 4:57PM
Newt, being an historian, definately understands the path for him to reach an iconic state is through saving America. The historic reflection of him having done some superior things as POTUS would cement his place in history. Being the antithesis of Zero... well, this is one of those rare opportunities in time where the right man at the right place at the right time...
Remember, he understands and appreciates the significance of history.
Margie| 12.23.11 @ 5:12PM
I couldn't agree more. GREAT comment!
And a Merry and blessed Christmas to you and yours.
Margie| 12.23.11 @ 5:13PM
Newt: Did ya hear that?!
Steve| 12.22.11 @ 7:37PM
"the odds of him being accepted and elected by a majority of the general public are small."
Not saying this is not true, but your reasoning is?
teflon93| 12.22.11 @ 7:23PM
RINOs are backstabbing cowards and little girls one and all.
Steve| 12.22.11 @ 7:40PM
RINO has become one of if not the most over used word on the right.
teflon93| 12.23.11 @ 10:58AM
So? I'd be perfectly happy to cease and desist using it just as soon as RINOs cease and desist undermining the GOP.
Steve| 12.24.11 @ 10:23AM
My point being the term has come to mean..."Someone who I disagree with and is to the left of me."
Steve| 12.22.11 @ 7:31PM
"out of respect" for the other candidates in the GOP race.
How very moderate of him.
Occam's Tool| 12.22.11 @ 7:33PM
Ron Paul accomplished absolutely NOTHING during his decades in Congress except for speeches, some of them lunatic.
Newt balanced the budget, accomplished Welfare Reform, and created a Republican majority in both Houses. Paul talks a lot and accomplishes nothing. No one wants to work with him. His ability to sway fellow legislators, other than his son and Dennis Kucinich (and Barney Franks) is non-existent. He would be a worthless President.
We don't need a Libertarian Carter.
Margie| 12.22.11 @ 8:51PM
OOOOH, Libertarian Carter.. you've just committed Apostacy!!
Clint| 12.22.11 @ 9:16PM
Learn Some History Israel Firster Propaganda Squad Neo-Chickenhawk,Tool Job.
http://digitaljournal.com/article/316304
The Tea Party Rebellion Is Here And In Iowa.
Margie| 12.22.11 @ 9:19PM
"Propaganda Squad!!
That is almost as hilarious as Hitler painting his enemies as same.
Repent, liar.
Clint| 12.22.11 @ 9:36PM
Crazed Religious Bigot Maniac Margie.
See A Religious Counselor And A Psychiatrist.
Bob Grant | 12.22.11 @ 10:21PM
Clint,
Just how much is Uncle Ronnie paying you to spew this nonsense?
I'll pay you $10, which is double what he's paying you, to stop the gibberish.
Deal?
Clint| 12.23.11 @ 7:41AM
We Hear You Do Mittens For Free RINO-CINO Margie.
You're The Israel Firster,Who Said,You'll Vot For The RINO-CINO Frontman, Mittens Romney.
Steve| 12.23.11 @ 10:08AM
Thank very much for your input. Rest assured we will give it all the consideration it merits.
Warrior | 12.22.11 @ 10:01PM
Merry Christmas and/or Happy Chanukah (never knew which spelling is correct, no offense meant) to you and your family. I know you hate Paul, but it seems a bit excessive, especially since this was a Newt/Mitt article. Either way, be safe and enjoy your holiday.
Margie| 12.23.11 @ 9:56PM
Hey Warrior,
Just a note. I don't hate Ron Paul.. I hate what comes out of his mouth.. much like the Clints and "W"''s and other despicable Christian haters on this site.
I pity him that he has such a mindset, much like the above mentioned anti-Christs I mentioned.. the mindset that causes him to view America as an enemy rather than a friend!
Gregg| 12.22.11 @ 8:10PM
Mitt is a self-described Progressive. Want to hear him say it?
Just listen to this news report on Mitt during the 2002 campaign. The great stuff is at the 49 second mark:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....creen&NR=1
"I think people recognize that I'm not a partisan Republican, that I'm someone who is moderate, and that my views are Progressive....."
PCC| 12.22.11 @ 8:37PM
The decision whether to debate Mr. Gingrich one-on-one is a purely political one, and Mr. Romney should simply say that Mr. Gingrich's poll numbers are plummeting fast and that Mr. Romney is not about to throw him a lifeline.
It's the truth, and it's nothing to be ashamed of.
Interested Conservative| 12.22.11 @ 11:15PM
That's somewhat true. Truer would be to state he needn't play to Newt's strengths - that's Newt's job.
lj| 12.22.11 @ 8:51PM
Gingrich is only wanting a free ride, and to feed his enormous ego. Why should Romney go along with it?
Sparky| 12.22.11 @ 9:54PM
Romney's magical underwear is in a bunch. He is just a fat cat bear raiding corporate shill, who can't wait to get into power so that he and his buddies can do their own legal insider trading. Putz.
martin j smith| 12.23.11 @ 7:52AM
On the face of it I would vote for any of these: Newt,Santorum,Bachman,and Perry. I would not vote for any of the others. The question is how real is this nomination process really ? I thinking it is theatre of the absurd as of now. Any or all of the candidates should and could have gone after Romney but they do not-- WHY ? Why is "our side" which I am wondering about when I think about the WSJ,NRO,FOX NEWS and others. So I awaite further developments to see if this entire process is a fraud. If NO OTHER CANDIDATE CONFRONTS ROMNEY I MAY WELL NOT VOTE AT ALL. The difference between the Socialists and Republican Establishment is this; One is the colluder and the other colludee. We have been led by the nose to the primrose pass to hell and we are just going right along.
martin j smith| 12.23.11 @ 7:59AM
You know I wonder what would happen if enough people told the Republican party Leaders that if they continue to sell out the voters we will not vote ( I refer to Boehner caving on the Payrolol tax and I refer to forcing Romney down our throats ) Just a thought.
PattyMor| 12.23.11 @ 8:53AM
Let the Bushes continue to endorse. Then we know who we don't want, but we already knew that didn't we?
I still prefer Bachmann or Santorum, but neither qualified to get on the Virginia ballot; not a good sign. If we are left with Dr. Paul, Newt, or Mittens, I'm choosing Gingrich. At least he really accomplished things: Took the House of Reps., balanced the budget, and welfare reform. Just what conservative things has Mittens accomplished. Nothing, because he's a progressive; just like John McLame. And we'll get the same Lame result.
wodiej| 12.23.11 @ 9:27AM
who are the Bushes? (lol) That's the "kiss of death."
wodiej| 12.23.11 @ 9:27AM
Debating one on one aside, Romney going negative is just classless. I don't care who else does it or if it's just part of the game. Gingrich has been very gracious to Romney. But as soon as Romney starts tanking, he gets ugly and dishonest. No character.
PCC| 12.23.11 @ 5:58PM
Negative ads work, especially as a means of suppressing your opponent's voter turnout. Don't like it? That's fine. Just don't go into serious electoral politics. You'll lose.
martin j smith| 12.23.11 @ 9:53AM
I think the question of why Romney is not vigorously attacked by rivals has not been answered at all and I wonder why this is the case ? Any ideas from out there ?
teflon93| 12.23.11 @ 10:58AM
They don't think he'll win the nomination and focus on other opponents.
Margie| 12.23.11 @ 10:07PM
Well, Perry sort of tried, but it was kind of lame.
I just think that the time they have as far as during these debates goes, that it's because they think it's better to speak about their own ideas, instead, for the sake of time?
I think it would be PERFECT though if the other candidates had a handy dandy comparison chart so to speak, to present to the audience, as to how their ideas are better than their rivals.
Maybe they are too much the same. Gotta stand out from the crowd!!
WJ| 12.23.11 @ 11:12AM
I fear Newt. I fear that his nomination assures us another four years of Obama.
The support of Newt is a true sign that Obama has driven the GOP insane. Amnesty loving, adulterous affair, Puerto Rico statehood loving, Global Warming loving Newt is the front runner among conservatives. All because his fat mouth can spew tons of words, not always coherent, to the drooling crowd.
bill| 12.23.11 @ 11:30AM
Mitt Romney is a Democrat, without any accomplishment. He helped enacted Romneycare, gay marriage, climate change legislation in MA. He is a Ford-Nixonian Republican.
Newt engineered the 1994 GOP revolt, balanced the budget four staright years, reformed welafre, and impeached Bill Clinton as speaker.
Mitt is NE Republican, and was nowhere during the 2010 GOP revolt. He endorsed handful of RINO Republicans, and most of them lost in the GOP Primary.
Newt has been a media figure, consistantly backing conservative candiadtes, despite of taking heats form the Dems machine.
Mitt is a nice talker and lacked leadership.
Mitt is a divider and has no connection among the Christian voters.
Newt is a great debater and has leadership.
Newt is a uniter with conviction and redemption.
Newt will carry the South, including NC and VA. Mitt will consede to Obama. No southern will ever vote for Mitt, whi is pro-choice and for gay marriage and gun control.
If I have to choose between Newt and Mitt, then
the winner is Newt. You bet!
martin j smith| 12.23.11 @ 12:16PM
I am more certain that Romney is who the Socialists want as their opponent not only because of Romney Care but because he has already advertised he will make nicynicy min the campaign that is short term for surrender.
Clint| 12.24.11 @ 9:31AM
" Donald Trump Bolts Republican Party, Eyeing Other 2012 Options
Donald Trump is officially a man without a party.
The real estate mogul whose flirtation with the 2012 presidential race has never really ended despite announcing seven months ago he would not seek the Republican nomination has been signaling he wants to find other ways onto a presidential ticket.
Trump took another step in that direction on Thursday, switching his party affiliation from Republican to “unaffiliated,” according to a source close to the reality television star.
According to the source, he did so because he is “disgusted” with the way Republicans are handling matters in Washington, including the recent payroll tax cut deal. But the move also sets Trump up for a potential third-party run for president — a possibility he began talking about almost as soon as he told his fans in May he wasn’t running."
Margie| 12.24.11 @ 7:12PM
At least Trump isn't a Blame America Firster like Ron Paul & co.
And Ron Paul is merely hiding out in a party~ he isn't a real Republican, nor do we want him.
Heh, there.. I just spoke for all Republicans, like you try and speak for all "conservatives."
We all know he jumped ship from the Libertarian Party because he couldn't get any votes.
He's about as Republican as YOU are.
ZILCH.
Put that in your bong and smoke it, dope.