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Gingrich announces he's running for president
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier ^ | May 9, 2011 | Associated Press

Posted on 05/09/2011 6:14:37 PM PDT by xjcsa

ATLANTA (AP) --- Newt Gingrich, the House speaker who led a national GOP resurgence in the 1990s before facing ethics questions and resigning, is running for president.

Gingrich's announcement, made on social networking websites Monday, came after months of public flirting with a bid. He enters a slow-to-form GOP presidential field that has left some Republicans craving more options as they search for a nominee strong enough to credibly challenge President Barack Obama.

The former Georgia congressman, well-known to most Republicans, brings to the race a years-in-the-making political machine with ties to early nominating states as well as a network of supporters and donors. But his personal baggage --- he's acknowledged marital infidelity and has had two divorces --- could hinder his chances of winning the party's presidential nomination more than a decade after leaving the House.

Still, he spoke confidently of wide support.

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To: xjcsa

The only ad any opponenet neeeds to run. This ad says it all about Newt.


61 posted on 05/09/2011 6:35:39 PM PDT by jospehm20
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To: Ramius

Newt is a lot less smart than he thinks he is. His choices of causes like global warming prove that he is a lightweight underneath. I give him some credit for trying (launching an academic career) but ultimately he failed.


62 posted on 05/09/2011 6:35:46 PM PDT by palmer (Cooperating with Obama = helping him extend the depression and implement socialism.)
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To: xjcsa

Ugh. FUNG


63 posted on 05/09/2011 6:36:22 PM PDT by dinodino
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To: xjcsa

I’m all atwitter.


64 posted on 05/09/2011 6:37:03 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Rebellion is brewing!! Impeach the corrupt Marxist bastard!!)
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To: xjcsa

Newt, save your money.


65 posted on 05/09/2011 6:37:17 PM PDT by sweetiepiezer (ATLAS WILL SHRUG)
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ANother GD RINO! Please GOD FREEPERS do NOT ALLOW the MEDIA to select our candidate this time too!!!!!!!!!


66 posted on 05/09/2011 6:37:25 PM PDT by MagUSNRET
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To: xjcsa

Newt better have a plan to combat the media trash machine.


67 posted on 05/09/2011 6:38:14 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.)
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To: xjcsa

I was totally blown away.....by everyone’s collective sigh...


68 posted on 05/09/2011 6:38:49 PM PDT by Michael Barnes
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To: xjcsa

In other news, Harold Stassen is also throwing his hat in the ring.


69 posted on 05/09/2011 6:40:02 PM PDT by madprof98 ("moritur et ridet" - salvianus)
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To: sweetiepiezer

Bwaahaa... what makes you think it’s his money! LOL!


70 posted on 05/09/2011 6:41:04 PM PDT by 3boysdad (The very elect.)
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To: xjcsa

Should read Callista is running for first lady.


71 posted on 05/09/2011 6:42:01 PM PDT by trustandobey (GOD BLESS AMERICA AGAIN!)
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To: xjcsa

Lindsay Graham will be happy that a pantywaist will be at the next debate. He’ll have someone to root for.


72 posted on 05/09/2011 6:42:09 PM PDT by cotton1706
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To: madprof98; fieldmarshaldj

Pat Paulsen 2012!!!


73 posted on 05/09/2011 6:42:09 PM PDT by Clemenza (Remember our Korean War Veterans)
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To: xjcsa

No newts is good newts.


74 posted on 05/09/2011 6:42:49 PM PDT by Crim (Palin / West '12)
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To: xjcsa
It is going to be fun watching newt try to avoid the devastating artillery that he will be facing... the man will face his past... every single minute of it. “The Era of Reagan Is Over” huh newt? man... this is going to be entertaining. Seeing romney and newt being pummeled on the same stage, will do wonders for my blood pressure and stress.

LLS

75 posted on 05/09/2011 6:43:12 PM PDT by LibLieSlayer (THANK YOU PRESIDENT BUSH!)
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To: Da Coyote

I am not backing anyone that runs on an ethanol platform.


76 posted on 05/09/2011 6:43:39 PM PDT by omega4179 (Waterboard Pakistan!)
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To: xjcsa

Newt was more effective as a minority leader. When he became Speaker, he fell into the trap of wanting to be “liked” instead of respected, lost his determination to fulfill the Contract with America, fooled around on his wife, and started legislatively frenching with Dead Ted. File him under the “Not a chance in hell” category.


77 posted on 05/09/2011 6:43:59 PM PDT by festusbanjo (Whenever you hear a liberal use the word "wealthy", correct them and substitute it with"successful".)
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To: xjcsa

78 posted on 05/09/2011 6:45:18 PM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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To: LibLieSlayer

I yet again weep for my nation...because as much as I long to see Romney and Gingrich shown for the RINO idiots they are....I would far greater love seeing OBAMA put in his place and out to pasture!!


79 posted on 05/09/2011 6:45:22 PM PDT by MagUSNRET
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To: xjcsa

No, thanks. Been there. Ruined that.


80 posted on 05/09/2011 6:47:56 PM PDT by Deo volente (God willing, America will survive this Obamination.)
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