Posted on 12/22/2016 11:01:50 AM PST by ColdOne
Call it a case of mixed-up metaphors -- but President-elect Donald Trump is renewing his vow to "drain the swamp" after key allies indicated the anti-corruption catch phrase was being ditched.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich initially had told NPR that Trump disclaims the phrase and now says it was cute, but he doesn't want to use it anymore.
But Gingrich tweeted a video message on Thursday admitting he made a "big boo boo" and saying Trump has reminded him he still "intends to drain the swamp." Gingrich wrote, "I goofed. Draining the swamp is in."
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I give Newt big points for admitting he was wrong. I am tired of weasel-worders that can’t admit that they made a mistake.
How does Newty manage to lodge that YUGE head of his up his wazoo so often??
I think this is the second major error. He needs to align with Trump always. I saw Conway do just that yesterday. One more mistake from insubordinate mistake from Newt and he should be dumped. Three strikes and you're out.
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