Posted on 02/04/2012 7:47:28 PM PST by Heuristic Hiker
WASHINGTON On a trip to Ireland in 1998, Speaker Newt Gingrich researched his Irish roots, discussed the prospects for peace in Northern Ireland and entertained speculation about his presidential ambitions. He even donned work gloves and blue jeans to help build a home in Belfast for a good-will project.
Two of the sponsors for part of the Ireland trip were frequent partners of Mr. Gingrich: Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae the government-backed housing industry giants that Mr. Gingrich has denounced as he fights to stay in contention against Mitt Romney in the Republican primaries.
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A bit more context on F & F from 1995:
Agree - I wonder why the NYT is still dredging up old carap on Newt unless they really fear he may make another comeback. I find it odd that they had to go back 14 years, especially since the institutions hadn't been insinuated so deeply into the deal that crashed things.
As long as the Newt hit pieces keep coming, there's hope.
Who’s your candidate? C’mon, spit it out.
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