Looks like Newt critics are here rather than Newt supporters.
Some will SAY they support Newt but end up critics.
I watched the Presser and thought it reasonable, factually sound and forward looking.
But what do I know...I’m just a lowly former Rick Perry supporter.
Who (Perry), by the way, endorsed Newt and has vowed to help him.
My suspicions are aroused when people SOUND like the LSM while identifying as Conservatives and Romney opponents.
No doubt Perri Caliente is still in the race ~ but not as a candidate. He had a few million saved up to run, and he has access to more!
Thank you BUMP.
I am stunned at the number of posters here, (I do not classify them as FReepers. Honestly, I do not classify them as conservative at all, and fear that they are in fact, moderates or worse), who read/listen to what the pundits and reporters say and pronounce immediate acceptance of someone else’s interpretation. There have been threads with page upon page of knee jerk reaction posts, where people have been totally aghast/inflamed/dejected by the spin of whoever wrote the article, without ever bothering to actually LISTEN to what the candidate actually said!
Please. Listen To What The Candidate Says. If at all possible, listen to him/her BEFORE you read the OPINION piece that is passing for news today.
Newt was fine. He was not, in my estimation, whiny or petulant in the least. He was remarkably good humored. IMHO, his ONLY mistake was in not pointing out that they only reason he continued to “talk about” Romney was because that was ALL the reporters kept asking about!!
The only advice I would give Newt is to revert to professorial mode with the press - make a clear, complete, but concise statement at the outset and then refuse to answer any further questions on it.
I really do like the press conference format, and think it plays to Gingrich’s strengths IF he insists upon POLICY questions. It also highlights something Americans have not seen in years - the very real possibility of once again having a president who is unafraid of standing up in front of people and answering questions.
Dear Lord, please grant Newt strength, and remind the American people that they do indeed have the ability to use their eyes and ears and make decisions for themselves, but much like accepting Christ, it is THEIR choice, and it does require some effort on their part.
Tatt