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Newt Gingrich: I Crossed The Line (Bain Criticism)
politico.com ^ | Jan. 11, 2012 | Jonathan Allen

Posted on 01/11/2012 12:10:06 PM PST by truthkeeper

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Newt Gingrich signaled Wednesday that he believes his criticism of Mitt Romney’s record at Bain Capital is a mistake — and that he’s created an impression that he was echoing Democratic rhetoric.

Gingrich conceded the problem when pressed by a Rick Santorum supporter at a book-signing here Wednesday.

“I’m here to implore one thing of you. I think you’ve missed the target on the way you’re addressing Romney’s weaknesses. I want to beg you to redirect and go after his obvious disingenuous about his conservatism and lay off the corporatist versus the free market. I think it’s nuanced,” Dean Glossop, an Army Reservist from Inman, S.C., said.

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TOPICS: Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: anticapitalist; buhbyenoot; bureaucrats; classenvy; fatcat; fauxconservative; flipper; freddienewt; gingrich; governmentpigtrough; infidelity; newtgingrich; romneysupporters; socialists; teachers; threewives
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To: Vendome
Has anyone ever explained to noot that once you pull the trigger you cannot stop the bullet. I just wonder what will be the maximum people will be able to earn in the future.

You people do know that the rats are going to make the republicans vote on starting a displaced workers fund because of this crap.

21 posted on 01/11/2012 12:28:31 PM PST by org.whodat (What is the difference in Newt's, Perry's and Willard's positions on Amnesty.)
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To: Parley Baer
"This is what I like about Newt. His ability to admit a wrong tactic and change course. I think we will see something new in South Carolina as he refines his campaign."

Yes, he reminds me of Edward John Smith who also changed course.

You know the rest.

22 posted on 01/11/2012 12:29:06 PM PST by VicVega (GEAUX SAINTS-LSU bleaux it in the BCS Championship game.)
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To: indylindy
I used to think Newt was smart - I stopped liking him after his outrageous stand on illegal aliens - but this has me wondering. Lately he has acted too grumpy and desperate and his comments would only alienate primary voters. He should, instead, have made the case why he was the best to go against Obama.
23 posted on 01/11/2012 12:29:06 PM PST by Dante3
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To: Vendome
Has anyone ever explained to noot that once you pull the trigger you cannot stop the bullet. I just wonder what will be the maximum people will be able to earn in the future.

You people do know that the rats are going to make the republicans vote on starting a displaced workers fund because of this crap.

24 posted on 01/11/2012 12:29:13 PM PST by org.whodat (What is the difference in Newt's, Perry's and Willard's positions on Amnesty.)
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To: Vendome

It’s not looking good for him I’m afraid.

I think Newt has a severe case of adult ADHD.


25 posted on 01/11/2012 12:29:36 PM PST by o2bfree
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To: Vendome

It’s not looking good for him I’m afraid.

I think Newt has a severe case of adult ADHD.


26 posted on 01/11/2012 12:29:36 PM PST by o2bfree
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To: Parley Baer

we call that flip flopping in the intellectually honest world


27 posted on 01/11/2012 12:30:04 PM PST by skaterboy (Hate=Love....Love=Hate)
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To: truthkeeper

There are some LEGAL businesses that are usually a turnoff politically.

Used cars salesman
Abortionist
Repo-man
Debt collectors

The fact that Romney gutted some companies leaving the employees without any hope (or pensions) is disgusting...

...and is worth discussing.


28 posted on 01/11/2012 12:30:35 PM PST by proudpapa
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To: truthkeeper

This just further brings into question Gingrich’s judgement.

How impaired is it and will we see many more of these excuses/apologies?

In the first actual contest of the election season Gingrich lost sight of the real issue — beating Obama. Instead, he devolved into revenge for perceived wrongs. Sadly, that shows up one of Gingrich’s major weaknesses — a thin skin. We can be assured that, if Gingrich did get the nomination, the MSM/Dems would attack even worse than Gingrich got in Iowa. They would have him bawling.


29 posted on 01/11/2012 12:31:14 PM PST by TomGuy
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To: truthkeeper; All
The Democrats and Obama have known about Bain for a long time and planned to use it against Romney closer to the general election.

I am watching the video now. Romney needs to address this NOW. If he survives then Newt has been effective in destroying Obama’s trump card. If Romney doesn't survive it, too bad.

If tax dollars are used to bailout a pension, yet the investors walk away with BIG dollars, it is NOT capitalism. It is the ongoing corrupt relationship between government and companies that is destroying our country. Said another way, it is CRONY CAPITALISM.

30 posted on 01/11/2012 12:31:20 PM PST by LuvFreeRepublic ( (I am angry and that is why I am #withNewt))
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To: varina davis
"Once again, Rick Perry is the only candidate standing by his statements:

I don't see how you can walk back taking a stand against "vulture capitalists".

31 posted on 01/11/2012 12:32:52 PM PST by jpsb
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To: truthkeeper
THANK YOU NEWT!

I am glad he realized this...or at least figured out the tea leaves. Bashing capitalism does NO ONE ANY GOOD.

32 posted on 01/11/2012 12:33:23 PM PST by Recovering_Democrat
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To: o2bfree

I like Newt ....I think he needs to keep on talking...... but I think his race for Pres is over


33 posted on 01/11/2012 12:33:38 PM PST by woofie (It takes three villages and a forest of woodland creatures to raise a child in Obamaville)
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To: truthkeeper

No, no fair. He was CROWING about this movie before it was out. His apology is not genuine. Don’t fall for the newt.


34 posted on 01/11/2012 12:33:53 PM PST by Yaelle
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To: Utmost Certainty

ahhh yes the newt is a victim and every one else is stooooooopid line....what ever helps you sleep


35 posted on 01/11/2012 12:33:58 PM PST by skaterboy (Hate=Love....Love=Hate)
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To: All

Newt attacking Romney from the left was wrong and he knows it.


36 posted on 01/11/2012 12:34:46 PM PST by newnhdad
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To: Parley Baer

Newt supports Free Enterprise..we all do but that doesn’t mean we support shady dealings among the ceo’s or leaders. Newt has nothing to apologize for...Romney should apologize for the mega million dollars worth of attacks and lies on Newt in Iowa. Romney is a shady character...socilized medicine in Mass. A mormon that protested in FAVOR of the draft during the Viet Nam war but LEFT the country to serve as a missionary? do I want him as Commander in Chief? do I want him to introduce any new form of ObamaRoma care? NO! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NEWT


37 posted on 01/11/2012 12:35:13 PM PST by katiedidit1 ("This is one race of people for whom psychoanalysis is of no use whatsoever." the Irish)
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To: Parley Baer

So then what will the Mittbots, closeted Romney supporters and Santorumites complain about?


38 posted on 01/11/2012 12:35:13 PM PST by VanDeKoik
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To: jpsb

HW was able to walk back “Voodoo Economics.”


39 posted on 01/11/2012 12:35:13 PM PST by dfwgator (Don't wake up in a roadside ditch. Get rid of Romney.)
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To: Recovering_Democrat; All

Sean Hannity just announced that Newt will be on his show in a few minutes to discuss this.


40 posted on 01/11/2012 12:35:19 PM PST by truthkeeper (Vote Against Barack Obama in 2012! (That's my story and I'm sticking to it.))
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